Compared to last week: Feeder cattle offerings were were too lightly tested today to develop any market trend. Demand for feeders was mostly moderate to good for very light offerings. Quality today was plain to average. Most calves were offered in small packages or as singles. Market activity today was mostly moderate to active despite a small offering. Weigh up cows sold on mostly good to very good demand for light offerings. Cow quality was average to attractive today. Packers showed good demand for all cows on offer this week. Packers pushed to own as many offerings as possible as cow supplies remain short. Most of the high quality offerings were purchased to feed this week and most lame or blemished cows sold as slaughter cows. Slaughter cows sold mostly 3.00-6.00 higher on all offerings. Feeding cows sold sharply higher with most sales 6.00-12.00 higher in a narrow comparison. Weigh up conditions were mixed. Private feeding cow buyers showed good demand for high quality cows again this week as they competed with packer buyers over limited offerings. Slaughter bulls sold 2.00-4.00 higher in a narrow comparison. Young age cows were too lightly tested last week to develop any market trend. Demand from feeding and rebreed cow buyers continues to be good. Limited bred and replacement cows continue to sell on very good demand.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large 1-2 | 550 | 288.22 | 1,586 | 5thin |
| Medium and Large 1 | 572 | 286.00 | 1,636 | 3thin |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | High | 1,717 | 129.01 | 2,214 | 11 |
| Cows | Premium White 65-75% | Average | 1,685 | 141.00 | 2,376 | 3thin |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | High | 1,712 | 133.30 | 2,282 | 21 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Low | 1,445 | 126.39 | 1,826 | 61 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | High | 1,134 | 112.76 | 1,279 | 27 |
| Class | Stage | Age | Avg wt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bred Cows | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | Young (2-4 yrs) | 1,305 | $2,600 | 1thin |
| Bred Cows | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 1,642 | $2,500 | 3thin |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,406 | 116.08/cwt | 114.00–119.00 | 1,632 | 4 |
| Bulls | — | — | 2,090 | 153.00/cwt | 153.00–153.00 | 3,198 | 1 |
| Bulls | —Return to Feed | — | 1,218 | 122.77/cwt | 122.50–123.00 | 1,495 | 2 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,460 | 129.51/cwt | 123.00–134.00 | 1,891 | 23 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,840 | 140.00/cwt | 140.00–140.00 | 2,576 | 1 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | — | 1,150 | 131.16/cwt | 130.00–132.50 | 1,508 | 2 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,860 | 133.46/cwt | 132.00–138.00 | 2,482 | 4 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | 550–600 | 572 | 286.00/cwt | 286.00–286.00 | 1,636 | 3 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | 450–500 | 474 | 317.43/cwt | 315.00–320.00 | 1,505 | 4 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | 600–650 | 637 | 273.53/cwt | 273.00–274.00 | 1,742 | 13 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,305 | 2,600.00/head | 2,600.00–2,600.00 | 2,600 | 1 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,080 | 145.50/cwt | 125.00–170.00 | 1,571 | 21 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | 700–750 | 713 | 267.50/cwt | 267.50–267.50 | 1,907 | 2 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | 550–600 | 585 | 282.50/cwt | 282.50–282.50 | 1,653 | 2 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | 550–600 | 584 | 311.49/cwt | 310.00–317.50 | 1,819 | 5 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | 700–750 | 717 | 261.51/cwt | 255.00–275.00 | 1,875 | 3 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | 600–650 | 620 | 308.00/cwt | 308.00–308.00 | 1,910 | 2 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | 500–550 | 527 | 292.03/cwt | 290.00–293.00 | 1,539 | 3 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | 450–500 | 470 | 342.37/cwt | 335.00–345.00 | 1,609 | 4 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,642 | 2,500.00/head | 2,500.00–2,500.00 | 2,500 | 3 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,042 | 185.99/cwt | 145.00–217.50 | 1,938 | 36 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2 | 550–600 | 569 | 307.35/cwt | 292.50–315.00 | 1,749 | 3 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | — | 1,154 | 119.57/cwt | 116.00–125.00 | 1,380 | 7 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,500 | 137.27/cwt | 135.00–138.50 | 2,059 | 9 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,385 | 125.18/cwt | 121.00–130.00 | 1,734 | 14 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80%Return to Feed | — | 1,654 | 140.71/cwt | 140.00–141.50 | 2,327 | 4 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Light Weight | — | 940 | 100.00/cwt | 100.00–100.00 | 940 | 1 |
| Stock Cows | Large 1 | — | 1,230 | 123.00/cwt | 123.00–123.00 | 1,513 | 2 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80%Return to Feed | — | 1,658 | 137.51/cwt | 133.00–139.00 | 2,280 | 4 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,163 | 115.54/cwt | 115.00–116.00 | 1,344 | 6 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,459 | 116.23/cwt | 107.00–119.00 | 1,696 | 11 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,729 | 121.68/cwt | 119.00–124.00 | 2,104 | 4 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,717 | 123.18/cwt | 122.00–124.00 | 2,115 | 5 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | — | 1,075 | 110.00/cwt | 110.00–110.00 | 1,183 | 1 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,152 | 106.42/cwt | 103.00–111.00 | 1,226 | 7 |
| Cows | Premium White 65-75% | — | 1,685 | 141.00/cwt | 141.00–141.00 | 2,376 | 3 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Light Weight | — | 980 | 112.50/cwt | 112.50–112.50 | 1,103 | 1 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,755 | 132.93/cwt | 129.00–136.00 | 2,333 | 7 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,103 | 92.31/cwt | 90.00–95.00 | 1,018 | 2 |
Compared to last week: Feeder cattle offerings were were too lightly tested today to develop any market trend. Demand for feeders was mostly moderate to good for very light offerings. Quality today was plain to average. Most calves were offered in small packages or as singles. Market activity today was mostly moderate to active despite a small offering. Weigh up cows sold on mostly good to very good demand for light offerings. Cow quality was average to attractive today. Packers showed good demand for all cows on offer this week. Packers pushed to own as many offerings as possible as cow supplies remain short. Most of the high quality offerings were purchased to feed this week and most lame or blemished cows sold as slaughter cows. Slaughter cows sold mostly 3.00-6.00 higher on all offerings. Feeding cows sold sharply higher with most sales 6.00-12.00 higher in a narrow comparison. Weigh up conditions were mixed. Private feeding cow buyers showed good demand for high quality cows again this week as they competed with packer buyers over limited offerings. Slaughter bulls sold 2.00-4.00 higher in a narrow comparison. Young age cows were too lightly tested last week to develop any market trend. Demand from feeding and rebreed cow buyers continues to be good. Limited bred and replacement cows continue to sell on very good demand.
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cows — Boner 80-85% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 1,406 | 114.00–119.00 | 116.08 |
| 23 | — | 1,460 | 123.00–134.00 | 129.51 |
| 9 | — | 1,500 | 135.00–138.50 | 137.27 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,840 | 140.00 | 140.00 |
| 5 | — | 1,717 | 122.00–124.00 | 123.18 |
| 7 | — | 1,755 | 129.00–136.00 | 132.93 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 1,150 | 130.00–132.50 | 131.16 |
| 7 | — | 1,154 | 116.00–125.00 | 119.57 |
| 1 | — | 1,075 | 110.00 | 110.00 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 14 | — | 1,385 | 121.00–130.00 | 125.18 |
| 11 | — | 1,459 | 107.00–119.00 | 116.23 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 1,654 | 140.00–141.50 | 140.71 |
| 4 | — | 1,658 | 133.00–139.00 | 137.51 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 940 | 100.00 | 100.00 |
| 1 | — | 980 | 112.50 | 112.50 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 6 | — | 1,163 | 115.00–116.00 | 115.54 |
| 7 | — | 1,152 | 103.00–111.00 | 106.42 |
| 2 | — | 1,103 | 90.00–95.00 | 92.31 |
| Cows — Premium White 65-75%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 1,685 | 141.00 | 141.00 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 2,090 | 153.00 | 153.00 |
| 4 | — | 1,860 | 132.00–138.00 | 133.46 |
| 4 | — | 1,729 | 119.00–124.00 | 121.68 |
| Bulls — Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 1,218 | 122.50–123.00 | 122.77 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | 450–500 | 474 | 315.00–320.00 | 317.43 |
| 3 | 550–600 | 572 | 286.00 | 286.00 |
| 13 | 600–650 | 637 | 273.00–274.00 | 273.53 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | 500–550 | 527 | 290.00–293.00 | 292.03 |
| 2 | 550–600 | 585 | 282.50 | 282.50 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | 700–750 | 713 | 267.50 | 267.50 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | 550–600 | 569 | 292.50–315.00 | 307.35 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | 450–500 | 470 | 335.00–345.00 | 342.37 |
| 5 | 550–600 | 584 | 310.00–317.50 | 311.49 |
| 2 | 600–650 | 620 | 308.00 | 308.00 |
| 3 | 700–750 | 717 | 255.00–275.00 | 261.51 |
| 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) | 1 | — | 1,305 | 2,600.00 | 2,600.00 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 3 | — | 1,642 | 2,500.00 | 2,500.00 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 21 | — | 1,080 | 125.00–170.00 | 145.50 |
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 36 | — | 1,042 | 145.00–217.50 | 185.99 |
| Stock Cows — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 2 | — | 1,230 | 123.00 | 123.00 |