Compared to last sale(1-5-24): Steers under 500 lbs were too lightly tested to develop a full market trend, however steady to higher undertones were noticed. Steer calves 500-749 lbs sold mostly 10.00 20.00 higher in a narrow comparison, steers over 750 lbs were not well compared, however higher undertones were noticed. Heifer calves under 450 lbs were too lightly tested to develop an accurate market trend, however higher undertones were noticed. Heifers 450-649 lbs sold mostly 15.00-20.00 higher, heifers over 650 lbs were too lightly tested last sale to develop a full market trend, steady to higher undertones were noticed. Most of the offering was comprised of weaned calves this week. Most calves were weaned 45-90 days. Quality this week was mixed from average to very attractive. Demand was mostly good to very good for light to moderate offerings. Demand for cattle suitable to develop into yearlings was very good. All cattle on offer this week were in light, green flesh. This past weeks extreme cold snap thinned many cattle down. Consignments of cattle running out in large traps or on the hay meadows were particularly green and attractive to buyers. Market activity was mostly active with a large buyer pool on hand of both order-buyers and farmer feeders. Weigh up cows and bulls were too lightly tested to develop an accurate market trend, however sharply higher undertones were noticed as packers continue to push for offerings for immediate harvest. This past weeks extreme cold has lightened supplies available to the packer as most ranchers were unwilling or unable to market cattle. Demand was very good for very light offerings. Young age cows sold on light to moderate demand today. All young cows sold with steady undertones.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium 1 | 427 | 330.33 | 1,411 | 7thin |
| Medium and Large 1 | 636 | 285.43 | 1,815 | 664 |
| Medium and Large 1-2 | 577 | 281.49 | 1,625 | 65 |
| Medium 1-2 | 470 | 276.67 | 1,301 | 24 |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Low | 1,783 | 107.11 | 1,910 | 17 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Average | 1,545 | 104.86 | 1,620 | 7thin |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | High | 939 | 91.67 | 860 | 3thin |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Fancy | — | 655 | 253.00/cwt | 253.00–253.00 | 1,657 | 70 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,000 | 184.50/cwt | 184.50–184.50 | 1,845 | 3 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 571 | 280.23/cwt | 274.00–287.00 | 1,600 | 64 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 521 | 297.41/cwt | 290.50–301.00 | 1,550 | 114 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 393 | 305.00/cwt | 305.00–305.00 | 1,199 | 6 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 685 | 248.19/cwt | 244.00–249.50 | 1,700 | 20 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 538 | 314.96/cwt | 309.00–330.00 | 1,694 | 89 |
| Steers | Medium 1-2 | — | 450 | 290.00/cwt | 290.00–290.00 | 1,305 | 16 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 579 | 299.31/cwt | 294.00–309.00 | 1,733 | 133 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 654 | 283.07/cwt | 263.50–288.50 | 1,851 | 165 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 538 | 300.28/cwt | 293.00–303.00 | 1,616 | 11 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 370 | 361.64/cwt | 352.50–370.00 | 1,338 | 3 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 690 | 228.00/cwt | 228.00–228.00 | 1,573 | 6 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Thin Fleshed | — | 650 | 297.00/cwt | 297.00–297.00 | 1,931 | 13 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 621 | 272.58/cwt | 267.00–274.00 | 1,693 | 10 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 323 | 330.00/cwt | 330.00–330.00 | 1,066 | 2 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 563 | 281.00/cwt | 281.00–281.00 | 1,582 | 3 |
| Steers | Medium 1-2 | — | 388 | 310.00/cwt | 310.00–310.00 | 1,203 | 2 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 727 | 254.58/cwt | 242.50–261.00 | 1,851 | 107 |
| Steers | Medium 1-2 | — | 551 | 230.00/cwt | 230.00–230.00 | 1,267 | 6 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 613 | 295.19/cwt | 282.00–299.00 | 1,810 | 68 |
| Steers | Medium 1 | — | 427 | 330.33/cwt | 320.00–337.50 | 1,411 | 7 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 733 | 225.00/cwt | 225.00–225.00 | 1,649 | 3 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 455 | 320.77/cwt | 320.00–323.00 | 1,460 | 8 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,575 | 96.00/cwt | 96.00–96.00 | 1,512 | 1 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,505 | 97.00/cwt | 97.00–97.00 | 1,460 | 1 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,562 | 107.00/cwt | 107.00–107.00 | 1,671 | 3 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | — | 1,170 | 106.00/cwt | 106.00–106.00 | 1,240 | 1 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,525 | 110.00/cwt | 110.00–110.00 | 1,678 | 2 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Light Weight | — | 823 | 84.50/cwt | 84.50–84.50 | 695 | 2 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,776 | 103.61/cwt | 99.00–109.00 | 1,840 | 12 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,800 | 115.50/cwt | 115.50–115.50 | 2,079 | 5 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,309 | 106.71/cwt | 106.00–108.00 | 1,397 | 13 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,105 | 143.05/cwt | 130.00–182.50 | 1,581 | 6 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 674 | 238.90/cwt | 232.00–240.00 | 1,610 | 43 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 483 | 299.42/cwt | 291.00–307.00 | 1,446 | 36 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 396 | 310.00/cwt | 310.00–310.00 | 1,228 | 7 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 565 | 253.01/cwt | 252.00–256.00 | 1,430 | 8 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 410 | 307.00/cwt | 307.00–307.00 | 1,259 | 4 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 710 | 224.00/cwt | 224.00–224.00 | 1,590 | 1 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 820 | 230.12/cwt | 230.00–231.50 | 1,887 | 49 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 468 | 332.96/cwt | 326.00–338.00 | 1,558 | 24 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 772 | 243.00/cwt | 243.00–243.00 | 1,876 | 10 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 974 | 188.00/cwt | 188.00–188.00 | 1,831 | 23 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 613 | 261.60/cwt | 253.00–265.50 | 1,604 | 119 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 486 | 282.00/cwt | 282.00–282.00 | 1,371 | 4 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 448 | 341.00/cwt | 341.00–341.00 | 1,528 | 3 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 440 | 320.00/cwt | 320.00–320.00 | 1,408 | 8 |
Compared to last sale(1-5-24): Steers under 500 lbs were too lightly tested to develop a full market trend, however steady to higher undertones were noticed. Steer calves 500-749 lbs sold mostly 10.00 20.00 higher in a narrow comparison, steers over 750 lbs were not well compared, however higher undertones were noticed. Heifer calves under 450 lbs were too lightly tested to develop an accurate market trend, however higher undertones were noticed. Heifers 450-649 lbs sold mostly 15.00-20.00 higher, heifers over 650 lbs were too lightly tested last sale to develop a full market trend, steady to higher undertones were noticed. Most of the offering was comprised of weaned calves this week. Most calves were weaned 45-90 days. Quality this week was mixed from average to very attractive. Demand was mostly good to very good for light to moderate offerings. Demand for cattle suitable to develop into yearlings was very good. All cattle on offer this week were in light, green flesh. This past weeks extreme cold snap thinned many cattle down. Consignments of cattle running out in large traps or on the hay meadows were particularly green and attractive to buyers. Market activity was mostly active with a large buyer pool on hand of both order-buyers and farmer feeders. Weigh up cows and bulls were too lightly tested to develop an accurate market trend, however sharply higher undertones were noticed as packers continue to push for offerings for immediate harvest. This past weeks extreme cold has lightened supplies available to the packer as most ranchers were unwilling or unable to market cattle. Demand was very good for very light offerings. Young age cows sold on light to moderate demand today. All young cows sold with steady undertones.
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1 · Fancy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 70 | — | 655 | 253.00 | 253.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 1,000 | 184.50 | 184.50 |
| 6 | — | 393 | 305.00 | 305.00 |
| 8 | — | 565 | 252.00–256.00 | 253.01 |
| 23 | — | 974 | 188.00 | 188.00 |
| 4 | — | 486 | 282.00 | 282.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 64 | — | 571 | 274.00–287.00 | 280.23 |
| 114 | — | 521 | 290.50–301.00 | 297.41 |
| 43 | — | 674 | 232.00–240.00 | 238.90 |
| 36 | — | 483 | 291.00–307.00 | 299.42 |
| 7 | — | 396 | 310.00 | 310.00 |
| 4 | — | 410 | 307.00 | 307.00 |
| 1 | — | 710 | 224.00 | 224.00 |
| 119 | — | 613 | 253.00–265.50 | 261.60 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 20 | — | 685 | 244.00–249.50 | 248.19 |
| 11 | — | 538 | 293.00–303.00 | 300.28 |
| 10 | — | 621 | 267.00–274.00 | 272.58 |
| 2 | — | 323 | 330.00 | 330.00 |
| 3 | — | 563 | 281.00 | 281.00 |
| 3 | — | 733 | 225.00 | 225.00 |
| 8 | — | 455 | 320.00–323.00 | 320.77 |
| 8 | — | 440 | 320.00 | 320.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 89 | — | 538 | 309.00–330.00 | 314.96 |
| 133 | — | 579 | 294.00–309.00 | 299.31 |
| 165 | — | 654 | 263.50–288.50 | 283.07 |
| 3 | — | 370 | 352.50–370.00 | 361.64 |
| 107 | — | 727 | 242.50–261.00 | 254.58 |
| 68 | — | 613 | 282.00–299.00 | 295.19 |
| 49 | — | 820 | 230.00–231.50 | 230.12 |
| 24 | — | 468 | 326.00–338.00 | 332.96 |
| 10 | — | 772 | 243.00 | 243.00 |
| 3 | — | 448 | 341.00 | 341.00 |
| Steers — Medium 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 16 | — | 450 | 290.00 | 290.00 |
| 2 | — | 388 | 310.00 | 310.00 |
| 6 | — | 551 | 230.00 | 230.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1 · Thin Fleshed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 13 | — | 650 | 297.00 | 297.00 |
| Steers — Medium 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 7 | — | 427 | 320.00–337.50 | 330.33 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 6 | — | 690 | 228.00 | 228.00 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,575 | 96.00 | 96.00 |
| 1 | — | 1,505 | 97.00 | 97.00 |
| 3 | — | 1,562 | 107.00 | 107.00 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,170 | 106.00 | 106.00 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 1,525 | 110.00 | 110.00 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 823 | 84.50 | 84.50 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 12 | — | 1,776 | 99.00–109.00 | 103.61 |
| 5 | — | 1,800 | 115.50 | 115.50 |
| 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 | 13 | — | 1,309 | 106.00–108.00 | 106.71 |
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 6 | — | 1,105 | 130.00–182.50 | 143.05 |