Compared to last week: Feeder cattle offerings were limited today as extremely cold weather has slowed the volume of cattle being marketed. Temperatures have been mostly below 0 since last weeks sale with even colder Windchill's seen. Feeder cattle were scarcely tested as a result. Demand was mostly good for very light offerings. Market activity was moderate. Weigh up cows comprised most of the market this week. Since last week much of the upper plains was waylaid with a blizzard that slowed the marking of all livestock. Packers returned to the market this week showing need for slaughter cows and bulls as they pushed all slaughter cows higher. All classes of slaughter cows sold 3.00-5.00 higher than last week in a narrow comparison. Private feeders remain active as they purchased cows to feed, despite having to pay higher prices for cows. High quality cows suitable to feed to premium white sold 3.00-5.00 higher. Quality this week was mostly plain to average. Weigh up conditions were mostly below average with many full offerings noticed. Slaughter bulls were not well compared however higher undertones were noticed. Young age cows sold mostly steady in a narrow comparison. Quality was mostly average today.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large 1 | 839 | 207.00 | 1,736 | 29 |
| Medium and Large 1-2 | 831 | 196.00 | 1,628 | 13thin |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Low | 1,688 | 110.45 | 1,864 | 30 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | Average | 1,683 | 100.02 | 1,683 | 3thin |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Low | 1,377 | 97.59 | 1,344 | 63 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Average | 1,140 | 90.00 | 1,026 | 57 |
| Class | Stage | Age | Avg wt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bred Cows | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | Aged (>8 yrs) | 1,537 | $1,600 | 3thin |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 855 | 203.00/cwt | 203.00–203.00 | 1,736 | 1 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 904 | 200.25/cwt | 200.25–200.25 | 1,810 | 16 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 985 | 195.00/cwt | 195.00–195.00 | 1,921 | 3 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 701 | 215.00/cwt | 215.00–215.00 | 1,507 | 7 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 573 | 253.00/cwt | 253.00–253.00 | 1,450 | 2 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 821 | 197.00/cwt | 197.00–197.00 | 1,617 | 12 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 570 | 271.00/cwt | 271.00–271.00 | 1,545 | 2 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 756 | 226.00/cwt | 226.00–226.00 | 1,709 | 5 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 945 | 184.00/cwt | 184.00–184.00 | 1,739 | 1 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1Broken Mouth | — | 1,537 | 1,600.00/head | 1,600.00–1,600.00 | 1,600 | 3 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,113 | 113.54/cwt | 105.50–116.00 | 1,264 | 10 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 929 | 135.15/cwt | 125.00–165.00 | 1,256 | 40 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 893 | 115.45/cwt | 110.00–121.00 | 1,031 | 2 |
| Bulls | —Light Weight | — | 1,410 | 98.93/cwt | 93.00–102.00 | 1,395 | 3 |
| Bulls | — | — | 2,073 | 119.88/cwt | 115.00–121.00 | 2,485 | 6 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,586 | 106.31/cwt | 98.00–111.00 | 1,686 | 13 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,668 | 114.42/cwt | 112.00–121.00 | 1,909 | 8 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | — | 1,075 | 92.43/cwt | 90.00–95.00 | 994 | 4 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | — | 1,153 | 102.26/cwt | 98.00–106.00 | 1,179 | 23 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,511 | 85.79/cwt | 79.00–89.00 | 1,296 | 5 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,490 | 95.46/cwt | 91.00–102.50 | 1,422 | 14 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | — | 1,081 | 85.93/cwt | 81.00–91.00 | 929 | 7 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Light Weight | — | 915 | 83.00/cwt | 83.00–83.00 | 759 | 1 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,485 | 104.00/cwt | 104.00–104.00 | 1,544 | 3 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,314 | 99.29/cwt | 94.50–102.50 | 1,305 | 41 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,683 | 100.02/cwt | 99.00–102.00 | 1,683 | 3 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,201 | 90.94/cwt | 87.00–95.00 | 1,092 | 5 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,158 | 79.75/cwt | 72.00–86.00 | 924 | 12 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,160 | 62.45/cwt | 59.00–68.00 | 724 | 5 |
Compared to last week: Feeder cattle offerings were limited today as extremely cold weather has slowed the volume of cattle being marketed. Temperatures have been mostly below 0 since last weeks sale with even colder Windchill's seen. Feeder cattle were scarcely tested as a result. Demand was mostly good for very light offerings. Market activity was moderate. Weigh up cows comprised most of the market this week. Since last week much of the upper plains was waylaid with a blizzard that slowed the marking of all livestock. Packers returned to the market this week showing need for slaughter cows and bulls as they pushed all slaughter cows higher. All classes of slaughter cows sold 3.00-5.00 higher than last week in a narrow comparison. Private feeders remain active as they purchased cows to feed, despite having to pay higher prices for cows. High quality cows suitable to feed to premium white sold 3.00-5.00 higher. Quality this week was mostly plain to average. Weigh up conditions were mostly below average with many full offerings noticed. Slaughter bulls were not well compared however higher undertones were noticed. Young age cows sold mostly steady in a narrow comparison. Quality was mostly average today.
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 855 | 203.00 | 203.00 |
| 16 | — | 904 | 200.25 | 200.25 |
| 3 | — | 985 | 195.00 | 195.00 |
| 7 | — | 701 | 215.00 | 215.00 |
| 2 | — | 573 | 253.00 | 253.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 12 | — | 821 | 197.00 | 197.00 |
| 1 | — | 945 | 184.00 | 184.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 570 | 271.00 | 271.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | — | 756 | 226.00 | 226.00 |
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1 · Broken Mouth$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 3 | — | 1,537 | 1,600.00 | 1,600.00 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 10 | — | 1,113 | 105.50–116.00 | 113.54 |
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 40 | — | 929 | 125.00–165.00 | 135.15 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 2 | — | 893 | 110.00–121.00 | 115.45 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls — Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 1,410 | 93.00–102.00 | 98.93 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 6 | — | 2,073 | 115.00–121.00 | 119.88 |
| 13 | — | 1,586 | 98.00–111.00 | 106.31 |
| 8 | — | 1,668 | 112.00–121.00 | 114.42 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 1,075 | 90.00–95.00 | 92.43 |
| 23 | — | 1,153 | 98.00–106.00 | 102.26 |
| 7 | — | 1,081 | 81.00–91.00 | 85.93 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | — | 1,511 | 79.00–89.00 | 85.79 |
| 14 | — | 1,490 | 91.00–102.50 | 95.46 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 915 | 83.00 | 83.00 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 1,485 | 104.00 | 104.00 |
| 41 | — | 1,314 | 94.50–102.50 | 99.29 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 1,683 | 99.00–102.00 | 100.02 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | — | 1,201 | 87.00–95.00 | 90.94 |
| 12 | — | 1,158 | 72.00–86.00 | 79.75 |
| 5 | — | 1,160 | 59.00–68.00 | 62.45 |