Compared to last Fridays sale: Yearling steers and heifers were all too lightly tested to develop any market trend. Demand for yearlings was mostly moderate to good. Yearling offerings were light. Steer calves weighing less than 600 lbs sold mostly 5.00-10.00 higher; steers 600 lbs and heavier sold steady to firm. All weights of heifer calves sold generally steady. Quality this week was average to attractive and better overall than last weeks offering. Demand for cattle suitable to run on grass was mostly good as order buyers competed with farmer feeders for offerings. Many buyers were actively bidding on feeders this sale creating a very active market. Weigh up cows sold on mostly good demand for very light offerings. Packers continue to be aggressive as they bid on cows for intimidate harvest. All cows and bulls were too lightly tested to develop an accurate market trend, however higher undertones were noticed on all slaughter and feeding cows.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large 1 | 564 | 151.21 | 854 | 788 |
| Medium and Large 1-2 | 515 | 147.60 | 761 | 94 |
| Medium 1 | 534 | 147.00 | 785 | 22 |
| Medium 1-2 | 464 | 138.00 | 640 | 9thin |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Average | 1,736 | 83.10 | 1,442 | 8thin |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | Low | 1,553 | 61.28 | 952 | 16 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Low | 1,547 | 52.00 | 804 | 3thin |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Very Low | 1,177 | 49.92 | 587 | 7thin |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 542 | 178.00/cwt | 178.00–178.00 | 965 | 3 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2Unweaned | — | 426 | 160.00/cwt | 160.00–160.00 | 682 | 5 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 521 | 157.55/cwt | 154.50–158.50 | 821 | 40 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 430 | 165.00/cwt | 165.00–165.00 | 710 | 11 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 729 | 135.00/cwt | 135.00–135.00 | 984 | 9 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Thin Fleshed | — | 468 | 207.00/cwt | 207.00–207.00 | 969 | 23 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Replacement | — | 614 | 147.76/cwt | 147.50–148.50 | 907 | 34 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Replacement | — | 724 | 135.25/cwt | 135.25–135.25 | 979 | 11 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,599 | 57.17/cwt | 57.00–57.50 | 914 | 3 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,547 | 52.00/cwt | 52.00–52.00 | 804 | 3 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,192 | 43.00/cwt | 43.00–43.00 | 513 | 3 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,185 | 61.25/cwt | 61.00–61.50 | 726 | 2 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,742 | 83.46/cwt | 82.50–85.00 | 1,454 | 5 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,588 | 78.00/cwt | 78.00–78.00 | 1,239 | 2 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 622 | 143.28/cwt | 140.00–147.00 | 891 | 95 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 787 | 132.44/cwt | 132.00–133.50 | 1,042 | 17 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 389 | 170.00/cwt | 170.00–170.00 | 661 | 15 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 529 | 156.48/cwt | 148.00–162.00 | 828 | 219 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,145 | 48.97/cwt | 45.00–53.00 | 561 | 2 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,542 | 62.23/cwt | 62.00–63.00 | 960 | 13 |
| Heifers | Medium 1-2 | — | 464 | 138.00/cwt | 138.00–138.00 | 640 | 9 |
| Heifers | Medium 1 | — | 534 | 147.00/cwt | 147.00–147.00 | 785 | 22 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 475 | 164.15/cwt | 161.00–166.50 | 780 | 71 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 669 | 137.78/cwt | 134.00–139.00 | 922 | 44 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 430 | 167.49/cwt | 165.00–171.50 | 720 | 42 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 578 | 145.86/cwt | 143.00–150.00 | 843 | 136 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 790 | 132.00/cwt | 132.00–132.00 | 1,043 | 4 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 435 | 184.00/cwt | 184.00–184.00 | 800 | 4 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 583 | 138.37/cwt | 133.00–143.00 | 807 | 31 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 523 | 147.16/cwt | 145.00–151.50 | 770 | 20 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 468 | 153.74/cwt | 151.00–158.00 | 720 | 38 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 724 | 134.00/cwt | 130.50–134.75 | 970 | 33 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 566 | 177.37/cwt | 164.00–183.00 | 1,004 | 144 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 535 | 185.82/cwt | 182.00–193.00 | 994 | 134 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 779 | 143.62/cwt | 142.75–146.50 | 1,119 | 85 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 665 | 153.93/cwt | 150.00–158.00 | 1,024 | 73 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 474 | 193.51/cwt | 190.00–197.00 | 917 | 52 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 617 | 163.86/cwt | 157.00–165.00 | 1,011 | 47 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 858 | 139.50/cwt | 139.50–139.50 | 1,197 | 11 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 807 | 142.00/cwt | 142.00–142.00 | 1,146 | 10 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 736 | 146.00/cwt | 146.00–146.00 | 1,075 | 7 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 429 | 197.13/cwt | 192.00–198.00 | 846 | 7 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 469 | 182.53/cwt | 179.00–185.00 | 856 | 47 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 539 | 174.66/cwt | 170.00–178.00 | 941 | 28 |
| Steers | Large 1 | — | 649 | 142.00/cwt | 142.00–142.00 | 922 | 23 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 580 | 162.00/cwt | 162.00–162.00 | 940 | 15 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 711 | 141.00/cwt | 141.00–141.00 | 1,003 | 11 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 658 | 144.00/cwt | 144.00–144.00 | 948 | 6 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 2 | — | 638 | 138.00/cwt | 138.00–138.00 | 880 | 3 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 631 | 154.20/cwt | 149.00–157.50 | 973 | 21 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,270 | 64.83/cwt | 61.00–66.00 | 823 | 14 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,370 | 62.00/cwt | 62.00–62.00 | 849 | 1 |
| Steers | Large 1 | — | 699 | 138.00/cwt | 138.00–138.00 | 965 | 6 |
| Steers | Large 1 | — | 539 | 159.00/cwt | 159.00–159.00 | 857 | 4 |
| Bulls | — | — | 2,000 | 91.50/cwt | 91.50–91.50 | 1,830 | 1 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 581 | 139.00/cwt | 139.00–139.00 | 808 | 11 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 755 | 130.00/cwt | 130.00–130.00 | 982 | 4 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 456 | 158.71/cwt | 158.00–160.00 | 724 | 40 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 882 | 127.00/cwt | 127.00–127.00 | 1,120 | 3 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 710 | 129.00/cwt | 129.00–129.00 | 916 | 2 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Full | — | 699 | 142.00/cwt | 142.00–142.00 | 993 | 10 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Full | — | 475 | 182.00/cwt | 182.00–182.00 | 865 | 4 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Fleshy | — | 628 | 143.00/cwt | 143.00–143.00 | 898 | 13 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Fleshy | — | 540 | 147.00/cwt | 147.00–147.00 | 794 | 11 |
Compared to last Fridays sale: Yearling steers and heifers were all too lightly tested to develop any market trend. Demand for yearlings was mostly moderate to good. Yearling offerings were light. Steer calves weighing less than 600 lbs sold mostly 5.00-10.00 higher; steers 600 lbs and heavier sold steady to firm. All weights of heifer calves sold generally steady. Quality this week was average to attractive and better overall than last weeks offering. Demand for cattle suitable to run on grass was mostly good as order buyers competed with farmer feeders for offerings. Many buyers were actively bidding on feeders this sale creating a very active market. Weigh up cows sold on mostly good demand for very light offerings. Packers continue to be aggressive as they bid on cows for intimidate harvest. All cows and bulls were too lightly tested to develop an accurate market trend, however higher undertones were noticed on all slaughter and feeding cows.
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steers — Medium and Large 1 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 542 | 178.00 | 178.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1 · Thin Fleshed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 23 | — | 468 | 207.00 | 207.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 790 | 132.00 | 132.00 |
| 4 | — | 435 | 184.00 | 184.00 |
| 47 | — | 469 | 179.00–185.00 | 182.53 |
| 28 | — | 539 | 170.00–178.00 | 174.66 |
| 15 | — | 580 | 162.00 | 162.00 |
| 11 | — | 711 | 141.00 | 141.00 |
| 6 | — | 658 | 144.00 | 144.00 |
| 21 | — | 631 | 149.00–157.50 | 154.20 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 144 | — | 566 | 164.00–183.00 | 177.37 |
| 134 | — | 535 | 182.00–193.00 | 185.82 |
| 85 | — | 779 | 142.75–146.50 | 143.62 |
| 73 | — | 665 | 150.00–158.00 | 153.93 |
| 52 | — | 474 | 190.00–197.00 | 193.51 |
| 47 | — | 617 | 157.00–165.00 | 163.86 |
| 11 | — | 858 | 139.50 | 139.50 |
| 10 | — | 807 | 142.00 | 142.00 |
| 7 | — | 736 | 146.00 | 146.00 |
| 7 | — | 429 | 192.00–198.00 | 197.13 |
| Steers — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 23 | — | 649 | 142.00 | 142.00 |
| 6 | — | 699 | 138.00 | 138.00 |
| 4 | — | 539 | 159.00 | 159.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 638 | 138.00 | 138.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1 · Full$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 10 | — | 699 | 142.00 | 142.00 |
| 4 | — | 475 | 182.00 | 182.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1 · Fleshy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 13 | — | 628 | 143.00 | 143.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | — | 426 | 160.00 | 160.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 40 | — | 521 | 154.50–158.50 | 157.55 |
| 11 | — | 430 | 165.00 | 165.00 |
| 9 | — | 729 | 135.00 | 135.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1 · Replacement$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 34 | — | 614 | 147.50–148.50 | 147.76 |
| 11 | — | 724 | 135.25 | 135.25 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 95 | — | 622 | 140.00–147.00 | 143.28 |
| 17 | — | 787 | 132.00–133.50 | 132.44 |
| 15 | — | 389 | 170.00 | 170.00 |
| 219 | — | 529 | 148.00–162.00 | 156.48 |
| 71 | — | 475 | 161.00–166.50 | 164.15 |
| 44 | — | 669 | 134.00–139.00 | 137.78 |
| 42 | — | 430 | 165.00–171.50 | 167.49 |
| 136 | — | 578 | 143.00–150.00 | 145.86 |
| 33 | — | 724 | 130.50–134.75 | 134.00 |
| Heifers — Medium 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 9 | — | 464 | 138.00 | 138.00 |
| Heifers — Medium 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 22 | — | 534 | 147.00 | 147.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 31 | — | 583 | 133.00–143.00 | 138.37 |
| 20 | — | 523 | 145.00–151.50 | 147.16 |
| 38 | — | 468 | 151.00–158.00 | 153.74 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1 · Fleshy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 11 | — | 540 | 147.00 | 147.00 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 11 | — | 581 | 139.00 | 139.00 |
| 4 | — | 755 | 130.00 | 130.00 |
| 40 | — | 456 | 158.00–160.00 | 158.71 |
| 3 | — | 882 | 127.00 | 127.00 |
| 2 | — | 710 | 129.00 | 129.00 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 1,599 | 57.00–57.50 | 57.17 |
| 13 | — | 1,542 | 62.00–63.00 | 62.23 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 1,547 | 52.00 | 52.00 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 1,192 | 43.00 | 43.00 |
| 2 | — | 1,185 | 61.00–61.50 | 61.25 |
| 2 | — | 1,145 | 45.00–53.00 | 48.97 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | — | 1,742 | 82.50–85.00 | 83.46 |
| 2 | — | 1,588 | 78.00 | 78.00 |
| 1 | — | 2,000 | 91.50 | 91.50 |
| 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 | 14 | — | 1,270 | 61.00–66.00 | 64.83 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | Open | 1 | — | 1,370 | 62.00 | 62.00 |