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. Weigh up cows sold on mostly good to very good demand. Cow quality was average to attractive today. Packers showed good demand for all cows on offer this week. Most of the high quality offerings were purchased to feed this week. Slaughter cows sold mostly 3.00-5.00 higher on all offerings. Feeding cows sold mostly steady. 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. 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 | 509 | 332.54 | 1,693 | 8thin |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Low | 1,889 | 137.99 | 2,606 | 22 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | Low | 1,527 | 135.05 | 2,062 | 29 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Average | 1,357 | 134.76 | 1,829 | 46 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Average | 1,216 | 119.39 | 1,452 | 18 |
| Class | Stage | Age | Avg wt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bred Cows | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 1,260 | $1,957 | 3thin |
| Bred Cows | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | 1,125 | $1,950 | 1thin |
| Bred Cows | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | Young (2-4 yrs) | 1,385 | $1,850 | 1thin |
| Bred Cows | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | Young (2-4 yrs) | 1,225 | $1,775 | 1thin |
| Bred Cows | 1st/2nd Stage (1-6 mo) | Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | 1,260 | $1,600 | 1thin |
| Bred Cows | 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | 960 | $1,400 | 1thin |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Open | Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | 1,107 | $2,293 | 3thin |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | — | 1,662 | 122.58/cwt | 116.00–130.00 | 2,037 | 5 |
| Bulls | — | — | 2,146 | 155.23/cwt | 150.00–157.00 | 3,331 | 5 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,348 | 134.73/cwt | 127.00–139.00 | 1,816 | 27 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,475 | 119.20/cwt | 117.00–125.00 | 1,758 | 4 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,290 | 123.06/cwt | 115.00–129.00 | 1,587 | 10 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | — | 1,043 | 114.96/cwt | 114.00–116.00 | 1,199 | 2 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | 750–800 | 789 | 242.93/cwt | 237.00–249.00 | 1,917 | 2 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | 650–700 | 660 | 255.00/cwt | 255.00–255.00 | 1,683 | 4 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | 450–500 | 478 | 344.97/cwt | 341.00–365.00 | 1,649 | 12 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | 500–550 | 509 | 332.54/cwt | 325.00–340.00 | 1,693 | 8 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,313 | 145.73/cwt | 141.00–150.00 | 1,913 | 5 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,876 | 137.23/cwt | 131.00–142.00 | 2,574 | 12 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | 450–500 | 458 | 317.18/cwt | 315.00–317.50 | 1,453 | 8 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | 600–650 | 603 | 262.87/cwt | 260.00–270.00 | 1,585 | 7 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 960 | 1,400.00/head | 1,400.00–1,400.00 | 1,400 | 1 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,057 | 167.44/cwt | 145.00–181.00 | 1,770 | 20 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | 500–550 | 512 | 297.00/cwt | 297.00–297.00 | 1,521 | 9 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | 700–750 | 745 | 254.50/cwt | 254.50–254.50 | 1,896 | 4 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,225 | 1,775.00/head | 1,775.00–1,775.00 | 1,775 | 1 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | 650–700 | 667 | 243.24/cwt | 237.50–246.00 | 1,622 | 3 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,385 | 1,850.00/head | 1,850.00–1,850.00 | 1,850 | 1 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 859 | 191.82/cwt | 177.50–210.00 | 1,648 | 21 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,260 | 1,956.86/head | 1,910.00–1,975.00 | 1,957 | 3 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,107 | 2,293.37/head | 2,050.00–2,450.00 | 2,293 | 3 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | 650–700 | 666 | 267.90/cwt | 250.00–279.00 | 1,784 | 8 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | 600–650 | 633 | 268.83/cwt | 260.00–280.00 | 1,702 | 8 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,260 | 1,600.00/head | 1,600.00–1,600.00 | 1,600 | 1 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,125 | 1,950.00/head | 1,950.00–1,950.00 | 1,950 | 1 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,488 | 133.49/cwt | 125.00–139.00 | 1,986 | 11 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80%Return to Feed | — | 1,572 | 140.80/cwt | 136.00–142.00 | 2,213 | 14 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,385 | 122.84/cwt | 115.00–129.00 | 1,701 | 7 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,395 | 138.95/cwt | 134.00–145.00 | 1,938 | 7 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,046 | 110.13/cwt | 106.00–114.00 | 1,152 | 4 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | — | 1,363 | 123.95/cwt | 123.00–125.00 | 1,689 | 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. Weigh up cows sold on mostly good to very good demand. Cow quality was average to attractive today. Packers showed good demand for all cows on offer this week. Most of the high quality offerings were purchased to feed this week. Slaughter cows sold mostly 3.00-5.00 higher on all offerings. Feeding cows sold mostly steady. 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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | — | 1,662 | 116.00–130.00 | 122.58 |
| 5 | — | 2,146 | 150.00–157.00 | 155.23 |
| 12 | — | 1,876 | 131.00–142.00 | 137.23 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 27 | — | 1,348 | 127.00–139.00 | 134.73 |
| 5 | — | 1,313 | 141.00–150.00 | 145.73 |
| 7 | — | 1,385 | 115.00–129.00 | 122.84 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 1,475 | 117.00–125.00 | 119.20 |
| 11 | — | 1,488 | 125.00–139.00 | 133.49 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 10 | — | 1,290 | 115.00–129.00 | 123.06 |
| 4 | — | 1,046 | 106.00–114.00 | 110.13 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 1,043 | 114.00–116.00 | 114.96 |
| 2 | — | 1,363 | 123.00–125.00 | 123.95 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 14 | — | 1,572 | 136.00–142.00 | 140.80 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 7 | — | 1,395 | 134.00–145.00 | 138.95 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 8 | 600–650 | 633 | 260.00–280.00 | 268.83 |
| 8 | 650–700 | 666 | 250.00–279.00 | 267.90 |
| 4 | 700–750 | 745 | 254.50 | 254.50 |
| 2 | 750–800 | 789 | 237.00–249.00 | 242.93 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 12 | 450–500 | 478 | 341.00–365.00 | 344.97 |
| 8 | 500–550 | 509 | 325.00–340.00 | 332.54 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | 650–700 | 660 | 255.00 | 255.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 8 | 450–500 | 458 | 315.00–317.50 | 317.18 |
| 9 | 500–550 | 512 | 297.00 | 297.00 |
| 7 | 600–650 | 603 | 260.00–270.00 | 262.87 |
| 3 | 650–700 | 667 | 237.50–246.00 | 243.24 |
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1-2$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1 | — | 960 | 1,400.00 | 1,400.00 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1 | — | 1,225 | 1,775.00 | 1,775.00 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1 | — | 1,385 | 1,850.00 | 1,850.00 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 3 | — | 1,260 | 1,910.00–1,975.00 | 1,956.86 |
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | 1st/2nd Stage (1-6 mo) | 1 | — | 1,260 | 1,600.00 | 1,600.00 |
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1 | — | 1,125 | 1,950.00 | 1,950.00 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 20 | — | 1,057 | 145.00–181.00 | 167.44 |
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 21 | — | 859 | 177.50–210.00 | 191.82 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs — Medium and Large 1-2$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | Open | 3 | — | 1,107 | 2,050.00–2,450.00 | 2,293.37 |