Compared to last week: Feeder cattle were too lightly tested to develop an accurate market trend, however steady undertones were noticed on a lower quality offering. Quality today was mostly plain. Most offerings sold in small packages or as singles. Demand for feeders was very good despite light offerings. Market activity was active with all bidders rapidly bidding on limited offerings. Weigh up cows comprised the bulk of the sale this week. Slaughter cows sold 2.00-3.00 higher on all classes. Rainfall in the south coupled with the end of spring culling in the upper plains has tightened the cow supply across much of the central US. With Memorial day this weekend packers showed need for cows for immediate harvest. Demand for feeding type cows was very good as well, as packers purchased many high quality cows to put away on feed for summer needs. Feeding cows sold mostly 3.00 higher. Quality this week was mostly attractive. Weigh up conditions were mixed, however some offerings were out on grass and offered buyers above average weigh conditions. Slaughter bulls sold mostly steady. Young age cows suitable to feed or rebreed sold steady to weak. Quality was average to attractive. Demand for young age cows slipped after buyers filled loads and exited the market.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large 1 | 495 | 255.00 | 1,262 | 2thin |
| Medium and Large 1 | 692 | 243.91 | 1,687 | 36 |
| Medium and Large 1-2 | 725 | 230.27 | 1,670 | 11thin |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Average | 1,795 | 115.34 | 2,070 | 78 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | Low | 1,655 | 100.55 | 1,664 | 13 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Low | 1,416 | 99.44 | 1,408 | 255 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Low | 1,189 | 93.93 | 1,117 | 219 |
| Class | Stage | Age | Avg wt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bred Cows | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | Young (2-4 yrs) | 1,147 | $1,803 | 6 |
| Bred Cows | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 1,385 | $1,600 | 2thin |
| Bred Cows | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | Young (2-4 yrs) | 1,126 | $1,572 | 7 |
| Bred Cows | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) | 1,503 | $1,500 | 2thin |
| Bred Cows | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 1,280 | $1,500 | 2thin |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Open | Young (2-4 yrs) | 1,310 | $2,250 | 5 |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,147 | 1,802.77/head | 1,750.00–1,850.00 | 1,803 | 6 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,002 | 105.13/cwt | 90.00–125.00 | 1,053 | 5 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 992 | 157.33/cwt | 130.00–171.00 | 1,561 | 80 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,310 | 2,250.00/head | 2,250.00–2,250.00 | 2,250 | 5 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,203 | 98.34/cwt | 95.00–102.50 | 1,183 | 2 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,138 | 118.33/cwt | 101.00–146.00 | 1,347 | 97 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,503 | 1,500.00/head | 1,500.00–1,500.00 | 1,500 | 2 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,385 | 1,600.00/head | 1,600.00–1,600.00 | 1,600 | 2 |
| Heifers | Large 1 | — | 663 | 189.00/cwt | 189.00–189.00 | 1,253 | 2 |
| Heifers | Medium 1 | — | 343 | 227.00/cwt | 227.00–227.00 | 779 | 4 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 850 | 181.50/cwt | 181.50–181.50 | 1,543 | 2 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 688 | 250.00/cwt | 250.00–250.00 | 1,720 | 4 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 647 | 256.00/cwt | 253.00–257.00 | 1,656 | 4 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 525 | 293.19/cwt | 290.00–295.00 | 1,539 | 8 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 612 | 266.06/cwt | 262.50–272.50 | 1,628 | 5 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 720 | 233.30/cwt | 231.00–236.00 | 1,680 | 3 |
| Steers | Large 1Unweaned | — | 495 | 255.00/cwt | 255.00–255.00 | 1,262 | 2 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 775 | 224.00/cwt | 224.00–224.00 | 1,736 | 5 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 805 | 207.73/cwt | 205.00–208.00 | 1,672 | 11 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 770 | 204.03/cwt | 198.00–208.00 | 1,571 | 11 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 697 | 239.00/cwt | 239.00–239.00 | 1,666 | 3 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 825 | 198.00/cwt | 198.00–198.00 | 1,634 | 4 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 463 | 230.00/cwt | 230.00–230.00 | 1,065 | 2 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 715 | 223.76/cwt | 213.00–224.50 | 1,600 | 16 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2Fleshy | — | 765 | 174.00/cwt | 174.00–174.00 | 1,331 | 2 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 505 | 240.00/cwt | 240.00–240.00 | 1,212 | 2 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 575 | 280.00/cwt | 280.00–280.00 | 1,610 | 2 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 800 | 188.00/cwt | 188.00–188.00 | 1,504 | 1 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | — | 1,162 | 89.57/cwt | 85.00–92.00 | 1,041 | 9 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | — | 1,167 | 101.85/cwt | 97.50–105.00 | 1,189 | 27 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,915 | 120.54/cwt | 116.00–126.00 | 2,308 | 26 |
| Bulls | — | — | 2,140 | 130.77/cwt | 125.00–135.00 | 2,798 | 12 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,658 | 107.99/cwt | 97.00–115.00 | 1,790 | 34 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,347 | 89.31/cwt | 86.00–93.00 | 1,203 | 27 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,677 | 95.38/cwt | 93.50–96.00 | 1,600 | 4 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,223 | 94.72/cwt | 92.00–97.00 | 1,158 | 66 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80%Return to Feed | — | 1,521 | 102.25/cwt | 101.00–104.00 | 1,555 | 4 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,455 | 104.15/cwt | 103.00–106.00 | 1,515 | 88 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,575 | 89.13/cwt | 88.00–90.00 | 1,404 | 2 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Light Weight | — | 985 | 89.00/cwt | 89.00–89.00 | 877 | 1 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,222 | 98.21/cwt | 97.00–105.00 | 1,200 | 13 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,729 | 102.65/cwt | 101.00–104.50 | 1,775 | 4 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Light Weight | — | 930 | 78.96/cwt | 77.00–81.00 | 734 | 3 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,048 | 78.51/cwt | 78.00–79.00 | 823 | 2 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,169 | 87.54/cwt | 81.00–91.00 | 1,023 | 45 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,810 | 106.00/cwt | 106.00–106.00 | 1,919 | 1 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,388 | 96.70/cwt | 94.00–102.00 | 1,342 | 41 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,376 | 104.96/cwt | 103.00–107.50 | 1,444 | 12 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,414 | 98.56/cwt | 92.00–102.50 | 1,394 | 85 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | — | 1,196 | 95.56/cwt | 93.00–97.00 | 1,143 | 53 |
| Bulls | —Light Weight | — | 1,307 | 96.46/cwt | 92.00–105.00 | 1,261 | 3 |
| Bulls | —Light Weight | — | 1,375 | 113.00/cwt | 113.00–113.00 | 1,554 | 1 |
| Bulls | —Return to Feed | — | 1,423 | 109.72/cwt | 106.50–113.00 | 1,561 | 2 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 973 | 134.67/cwt | 127.50–148.00 | 1,310 | 5 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,126 | 1,571.96/head | 1,560.00–1,625.00 | 1,572 | 7 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,280 | 1,500.00/head | 1,500.00–1,500.00 | 1,500 | 2 |
Compared to last week: Feeder cattle were too lightly tested to develop an accurate market trend, however steady undertones were noticed on a lower quality offering. Quality today was mostly plain. Most offerings sold in small packages or as singles. Demand for feeders was very good despite light offerings. Market activity was active with all bidders rapidly bidding on limited offerings. Weigh up cows comprised the bulk of the sale this week. Slaughter cows sold 2.00-3.00 higher on all classes. Rainfall in the south coupled with the end of spring culling in the upper plains has tightened the cow supply across much of the central US. With Memorial day this weekend packers showed need for cows for immediate harvest. Demand for feeding type cows was very good as well, as packers purchased many high quality cows to put away on feed for summer needs. Feeding cows sold mostly 3.00 higher. Quality this week was mostly attractive. Weigh up conditions were mixed, however some offerings were out on grass and offered buyers above average weigh conditions. Slaughter bulls sold mostly steady. Young age cows suitable to feed or rebreed sold steady to weak. Quality was average to attractive. Demand for young age cows slipped after buyers filled loads and exited the market.
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 6 | — | 1,147 | 1,750.00–1,850.00 | 1,802.77 |
| Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 2 | — | 1,503 | 1,500.00 | 1,500.00 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 2 | — | 1,385 | 1,600.00 | 1,600.00 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 7 | — | 1,126 | 1,560.00–1,625.00 | 1,571.96 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 2 | — | 1,280 | 1,500.00 | 1,500.00 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 5 | — | 1,002 | 90.00–125.00 | 105.13 |
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 5 | — | 973 | 127.50–148.00 | 134.67 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 80 | — | 992 | 130.00–171.00 | 157.33 |
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | Open | 2 | — | 1,203 | 95.00–102.50 | 98.34 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 97 | — | 1,138 | 101.00–146.00 | 118.33 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs — Medium and Large 1-2$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 5 | — | 1,310 | 2,250.00 | 2,250.00 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heifers — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 663 | 189.00 | 189.00 |
| Heifers — Medium 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 343 | 227.00 | 227.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 850 | 181.50 | 181.50 |
| 2 | — | 463 | 230.00 | 230.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 11 | — | 770 | 198.00–208.00 | 204.03 |
| 16 | — | 715 | 213.00–224.50 | 223.76 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2 · Fleshy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 765 | 174.00 | 174.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 688 | 250.00 | 250.00 |
| 8 | — | 525 | 290.00–295.00 | 293.19 |
| 5 | — | 612 | 262.50–272.50 | 266.06 |
| 3 | — | 720 | 231.00–236.00 | 233.30 |
| 5 | — | 775 | 224.00 | 224.00 |
| 11 | — | 805 | 205.00–208.00 | 207.73 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 647 | 253.00–257.00 | 256.00 |
| 3 | — | 697 | 239.00 | 239.00 |
| 4 | — | 825 | 198.00 | 198.00 |
| Steers — Large 1 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 495 | 255.00 | 255.00 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 505 | 240.00 | 240.00 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 575 | 280.00 | 280.00 |
| 1 | — | 800 | 188.00 | 188.00 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 9 | — | 1,162 | 85.00–92.00 | 89.57 |
| 27 | — | 1,167 | 97.50–105.00 | 101.85 |
| 53 | — | 1,196 | 93.00–97.00 | 95.56 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 27 | — | 1,347 | 86.00–93.00 | 89.31 |
| 41 | — | 1,388 | 94.00–102.00 | 96.70 |
| 12 | — | 1,376 | 103.00–107.50 | 104.96 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 1,677 | 93.50–96.00 | 95.38 |
| 4 | — | 1,729 | 101.00–104.50 | 102.65 |
| 1 | — | 1,810 | 106.00 | 106.00 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 66 | — | 1,223 | 92.00–97.00 | 94.72 |
| 13 | — | 1,222 | 97.00–105.00 | 98.21 |
| 2 | — | 1,048 | 78.00–79.00 | 78.51 |
| 45 | — | 1,169 | 81.00–91.00 | 87.54 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 1,521 | 101.00–104.00 | 102.25 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 88 | — | 1,455 | 103.00–106.00 | 104.15 |
| 2 | — | 1,575 | 88.00–90.00 | 89.13 |
| 85 | — | 1,414 | 92.00–102.50 | 98.56 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 985 | 89.00 | 89.00 |
| 3 | — | 930 | 77.00–81.00 | 78.96 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 26 | — | 1,915 | 116.00–126.00 | 120.54 |
| 12 | — | 2,140 | 125.00–135.00 | 130.77 |
| 34 | — | 1,658 | 97.00–115.00 | 107.99 |
| Bulls — Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 1,307 | 92.00–105.00 | 96.46 |
| 1 | — | 1,375 | 113.00 | 113.00 |
| Bulls — Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 1,423 | 106.50–113.00 | 109.72 |