Compared to last Fridays sale: Yearlings all sold with steady undertones on like quality cattle, in a narrow comparison. Demand was mostly good for light offerings. Quality this week was mostly average and not as attractive as last week. Flesh conditions were mostly light to moderate with most consignments coming off grass. Market activity was mostly active with active bidding seen both ringside as well as over the internet. Weigh up cows sold on mostly good demand for light to moderate offerings. Additional packer buyers were back in the market this week and they showed very good demand for cows for immediate harvest. Slaughter cows sold unevenly steady on boning cows from 5.00 lower to 10.00 higher. Breaking cows sold mostly 2.00-3.00 higher. Lean cows sold steady to 2.00 lower. Feeding demand remains good as both packer and private feeders both showed good demand for cows suitable to feed. Feeding cows sold generally 2.00-5.00 higher as competition from slaughter buyers forced feeding cows higher. Cow quality this sale was mostly average to attractive. Yielding conditions continue to deteriorate as competition with grasshoppers and dry conditions have led to lighter body condition scores. Additionally warm weather also caused many offerings to tank up on water. Weigh conditions overall were mostly average to below average. Slaughter bulls sold mostly steady to 2.00 lower. Feeding demand caused bulls to sell unevenly as feeding bull buyers were mostly looking for lighter weight lower yielding bulls to put on feed and packer buyers showed strong demand for all bulls for immediate harvest. Quality today was mostly average to attractive. Feeding bulls sold 2.00-5.00 lower. Quality this week was not as attractive as last week and feeding bull buyers passed on plainer offerings. Young age cows suitable to feed or rebreed were too lightly tested to develop any market trend. Demand for very high quality offering was mostly good.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large 1-2 | 562 | 270.00 | 1,517 | 3thin |
| Medium and Large 2 | 545 | 265.00 | 1,444 | 3thin |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | High | 1,881 | 162.61 | 3,059 | 81 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Low | 1,416 | 146.43 | 2,074 | 205 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | High | 1,662 | 142.41 | 2,367 | 14 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | High | 1,151 | 125.59 | 1,446 | 36 |
| Dairy Cows | Breaker 75-80% | Low | 2,027 | 134.00 | 2,716 | 3thin |
| Dairy Cows | Lean 85-90% | Low | 1,225 | 104.00 | 1,274 | 3thin |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | Large 1 | 1200–1250 | 1,245 | 192.00/cwt | 192.00–192.00 | 2,390 | 1 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | 900–950 | 940 | 226.21/cwt | 226.00–229.00 | 2,126 | 14 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | 950–1000 | 967 | 237.00/cwt | 237.00–237.00 | 2,292 | 7 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,197 | 154.77/cwt | 153.50–156.25 | 1,853 | 46 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,047 | 171.19/cwt | 160.00–197.00 | 1,792 | 3 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | 450–500 | 498 | 305.00/cwt | 305.00–305.00 | 1,519 | 2 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | 900–950 | 920 | 224.00/cwt | 224.00–224.00 | 2,061 | 1 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | 700–750 | 723 | 277.00/cwt | 277.00–277.00 | 2,003 | 3 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | 950–1000 | 990 | 225.00/cwt | 225.00–225.00 | 2,228 | 2 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | 1000–1050 | 1,028 | 219.46/cwt | 218.00–222.50 | 2,256 | 6 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | 750–800 | 778 | 268.51/cwt | 266.00–271.00 | 2,089 | 2 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | 950–1000 | 971 | 222.58/cwt | 220.00–226.00 | 2,161 | 24 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | 1050–1100 | 1,075 | 224.00/cwt | 224.00–224.00 | 2,408 | 1 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 2 | 900–950 | 935 | 195.00/cwt | 195.00–195.00 | 1,823 | 2 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | 1000–1050 | 1,032 | 225.00/cwt | 225.00–225.00 | 2,322 | 8 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,331 | 151.79/cwt | 151.00–152.00 | 2,020 | 9 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | 700–750 | 700 | 247.50/cwt | 247.50–247.50 | 1,733 | 2 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | 1050–1100 | 1,060 | 217.46/cwt | 217.00–217.50 | 2,305 | 12 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | 800–850 | 826 | 235.62/cwt | 234.00–239.00 | 1,946 | 9 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 945 | 155.00/cwt | 155.00–155.00 | 1,465 | 3 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2 | 800–850 | 805 | 227.50/cwt | 227.50–227.50 | 1,831 | 1 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | 1000–1050 | 1,018 | 232.69/cwt | 232.00–233.00 | 2,369 | 10 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | 850–900 | 853 | 258.00/cwt | 258.00–258.00 | 2,201 | 8 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,394 | 133.60/cwt | 126.00–137.00 | 1,862 | 10 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,449 | 151.78/cwt | 150.50–154.50 | 2,199 | 35 |
| Bulls | — | — | 2,039 | 176.90/cwt | 174.00–180.00 | 3,607 | 16 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,651 | 147.69/cwt | 141.00–152.00 | 2,438 | 11 |
| Bulls | —Return to Feed | — | 1,508 | 144.83/cwt | 138.00–151.00 | 2,184 | 4 |
| Bulls | —Light Weight | — | 1,375 | 146.79/cwt | 146.00–147.50 | 2,018 | 2 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | — | 1,138 | 143.45/cwt | 142.00–145.00 | 1,632 | 3 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | — | 1,199 | 133.37/cwt | 125.00–139.00 | 1,599 | 12 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80%Return to Feed | — | 1,635 | 152.50/cwt | 152.50–152.50 | 2,493 | 1 |
| Dairy Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,213 | 108.00/cwt | 108.00–108.00 | 1,310 | 2 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,387 | 144.99/cwt | 139.50–152.00 | 2,011 | 26 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,387 | 121.29/cwt | 112.00–133.00 | 1,682 | 16 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,734 | 136.02/cwt | 132.00–138.00 | 2,359 | 4 |
| Dairy Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,250 | 96.00/cwt | 96.00–96.00 | 1,200 | 1 |
| Bulls | — | — | 2,045 | 163.48/cwt | 155.00–172.00 | 3,343 | 37 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,200 | 144.42/cwt | 142.00–147.00 | 1,733 | 2 |
| Bulls | —Return to Feed | — | 1,556 | 163.19/cwt | 153.00–173.00 | 2,539 | 11 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,069 | 132.24/cwt | 127.00–135.00 | 1,414 | 3 |
| Dairy Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 2,027 | 134.00/cwt | 134.00–134.00 | 2,716 | 3 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,592 | 142.74/cwt | 140.00–146.00 | 2,272 | 7 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,439 | 153.03/cwt | 153.00–154.00 | 2,202 | 74 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Light Weight | — | 860 | 111.45/cwt | 110.00–113.00 | 958 | 2 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,165 | 113.00/cwt | 107.00–122.00 | 1,316 | 14 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,775 | 149.00/cwt | 149.00–149.00 | 2,645 | 2 |
| Bulls | Large 1 | 1100–1150 | 1,114 | 209.00/cwt | 202.00–212.50 | 2,328 | 3 |
| Heifers | Large 1 | 1100–1150 | 1,118 | 217.00/cwt | 217.00–217.00 | 2,426 | 7 |
| Bulls | Large 1 | 1000–1050 | 1,015 | 225.00/cwt | 225.00–225.00 | 2,284 | 1 |
| Bulls | Large 1-2 | 1000–1050 | 1,000 | 226.00/cwt | 226.00–226.00 | 2,260 | 1 |
| Beef/Dairy Steers | Large 2-3 | 700–750 | 727 | 217.50/cwt | 217.50–217.50 | 1,581 | 3 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,384 | 143.99/cwt | 134.00–152.00 | 1,993 | 44 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | 550–600 | 562 | 270.00/cwt | 270.00–270.00 | 1,517 | 3 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,060 | 227.50/cwt | 227.50–227.50 | 2,412 | 1 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 2 | 500–550 | 545 | 265.00/cwt | 265.00–265.00 | 1,444 | 3 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 2 | 550–600 | 567 | 287.31/cwt | 287.00–287.50 | 1,629 | 8 |
| Steers | Medium 2 | 500–550 | 546 | 267.50/cwt | 267.50–267.50 | 1,461 | 5 |
Compared to last Fridays sale: Yearlings all sold with steady undertones on like quality cattle, in a narrow comparison. Demand was mostly good for light offerings. Quality this week was mostly average and not as attractive as last week. Flesh conditions were mostly light to moderate with most consignments coming off grass. Market activity was mostly active with active bidding seen both ringside as well as over the internet. Weigh up cows sold on mostly good demand for light to moderate offerings. Additional packer buyers were back in the market this week and they showed very good demand for cows for immediate harvest. Slaughter cows sold unevenly steady on boning cows from 5.00 lower to 10.00 higher. Breaking cows sold mostly 2.00-3.00 higher. Lean cows sold steady to 2.00 lower. Feeding demand remains good as both packer and private feeders both showed good demand for cows suitable to feed. Feeding cows sold generally 2.00-5.00 higher as competition from slaughter buyers forced feeding cows higher. Cow quality this sale was mostly average to attractive. Yielding conditions continue to deteriorate as competition with grasshoppers and dry conditions have led to lighter body condition scores. Additionally warm weather also caused many offerings to tank up on water. Weigh conditions overall were mostly average to below average. Slaughter bulls sold mostly steady to 2.00 lower. Feeding demand caused bulls to sell unevenly as feeding bull buyers were mostly looking for lighter weight lower yielding bulls to put on feed and packer buyers showed strong demand for all bulls for immediate harvest. Quality today was mostly average to attractive. Feeding bulls sold 2.00-5.00 lower. Quality this week was not as attractive as last week and feeding bull buyers passed on plainer offerings. Young age cows suitable to feed or rebreed were too lightly tested to develop any market trend. Demand for very high quality offering was mostly good.
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | 1000–1050 | 1,015 | 225.00 | 225.00 |
| 3 | 1100–1150 | 1,114 | 202.00–212.50 | 209.00 |
| 1 | 1200–1250 | 1,245 | 192.00 | 192.00 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | 900–950 | 935 | 195.00 | 195.00 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | 800–850 | 805 | 227.50 | 227.50 |
| Bulls — Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | 1000–1050 | 1,000 | 226.00 | 226.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | 700–750 | 700 | 247.50 | 247.50 |
| 9 | 800–850 | 826 | 234.00–239.00 | 235.62 |
| 14 | 900–950 | 940 | 226.00–229.00 | 226.21 |
| 24 | 950–1000 | 971 | 220.00–226.00 | 222.58 |
| 6 | 1000–1050 | 1,028 | 218.00–222.50 | 219.46 |
| 12 | 1050–1100 | 1,060 | 217.00–217.50 | 217.46 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | 550–600 | 562 | 270.00 | 270.00 |
| 1 | 900–950 | 920 | 224.00 | 224.00 |
| Heifers — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 7 | 1100–1150 | 1,118 | 217.00 | 217.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | 500–550 | 545 | 265.00 | 265.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | 700–750 | 723 | 277.00 | 277.00 |
| 2 | 750–800 | 778 | 266.00–271.00 | 268.51 |
| 8 | 850–900 | 853 | 258.00 | 258.00 |
| 7 | 950–1000 | 967 | 237.00 | 237.00 |
| 10 | 1000–1050 | 1,018 | 232.00–233.00 | 232.69 |
| 1 | 1050–1100 | 1,075 | 224.00 | 224.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | 450–500 | 498 | 305.00 | 305.00 |
| 2 | 950–1000 | 990 | 225.00 | 225.00 |
| 8 | 1000–1050 | 1,032 | 225.00 | 225.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 8 | 550–600 | 567 | 287.00–287.50 | 287.31 |
| Steers — Medium 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | 500–550 | 546 | 267.50 | 267.50 |
| Beef/Dairy Steers — Large 2-3$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | 700–750 | 727 | 217.50 | 217.50 |
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 46 | — | 1,197 | 153.50–156.25 | 154.77 |
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 3 | — | 1,047 | 160.00–197.00 | 171.19 |
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | Open | 9 | — | 1,331 | 151.00–152.00 | 151.79 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 3 | — | 945 | 155.00 | 155.00 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | N/A | 1 | — | 1,060 | 227.50 | 227.50 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cows — Boner 80-85% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 10 | — | 1,394 | 126.00–137.00 | 133.60 |
| 35 | — | 1,449 | 150.50–154.50 | 151.78 |
| 26 | — | 1,387 | 139.50–152.00 | 144.99 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 1,138 | 142.00–145.00 | 143.45 |
| 12 | — | 1,199 | 125.00–139.00 | 133.37 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,635 | 152.50 | 152.50 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 16 | — | 1,387 | 112.00–133.00 | 121.29 |
| 74 | — | 1,439 | 153.00–154.00 | 153.03 |
| 44 | — | 1,384 | 134.00–152.00 | 143.99 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 1,734 | 132.00–138.00 | 136.02 |
| 7 | — | 1,592 | 140.00–146.00 | 142.74 |
| 2 | — | 1,775 | 149.00 | 149.00 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 1,200 | 142.00–147.00 | 144.42 |
| 3 | — | 1,069 | 127.00–135.00 | 132.24 |
| 14 | — | 1,165 | 107.00–122.00 | 113.00 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 860 | 110.00–113.00 | 111.45 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 16 | — | 2,039 | 174.00–180.00 | 176.90 |
| 11 | — | 1,651 | 141.00–152.00 | 147.69 |
| 37 | — | 2,045 | 155.00–172.00 | 163.48 |
| Bulls — Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 1,508 | 138.00–151.00 | 144.83 |
| 11 | — | 1,556 | 153.00–173.00 | 163.19 |
| Bulls — Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 1,375 | 146.00–147.50 | 146.79 |
| Dairy Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 1,213 | 108.00 | 108.00 |
| 1 | — | 1,250 | 96.00 | 96.00 |
| Dairy Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 2,027 | 134.00 | 134.00 |