Several packages and load lots of bred heifers and bred cows on the Annual Christmas Classic Cow Sale. Bulk of the heifers were AI'd to leading trait leaders in the Angus breed. Bull bred cows and heifers sired also by leading genetics from area Nebraska Angus breeders. Few, cows were bred to Red Angus and Hereford bulls. Demand was very good throughout the day from a large crowd on the seats and a very active internet buying. Some complete dispersions from area cattlemen to start the day off. Auction moved to bred heifers and then young cows with the day closing out on packages of older cows. January 10,2025 will be a Special calf and feeder auction.
| Class | Stage | Age | Avg wt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bred Cows | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | Young (2-4 yrs) | 1,260 | $3,729 | 383 |
| Bred Cows | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | Young (2-4 yrs) | 1,154 | $3,181 | 448 |
| Bred Cows | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | Aged (>8 yrs) | 1,574 | $2,936 | 17 |
| Bred Cows | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 1,535 | $2,800 | 6 |
| Bred Cows | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 1,333 | $2,724 | 238 |
| Bred Cows | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | Aged (>8 yrs) | 1,333 | $2,100 | 474 |
| Bred Cows | 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 1,230 | $2,010 | 10 |
| Bred Heifers | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | (<2 yrs) | 1,112 | $3,275 | 1,375 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Open | Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 1,451 | $2,843 | 29 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Open | Aged (>8 yrs) | 1,439 | $2,450 | 8 |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,154 | 3,181.31/head | 2,850.00–3,800.00 | 3,181 | 448 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,333 | 2,723.55/head | 2,500.00–3,450.00 | 2,724 | 238 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,352 | 2,123.75/head | 1,850.00–2,300.00 | 2,124 | 178 |
| Bred Cows | Large 1 | — | 1,574 | 2,935.64/head | 2,800.00–3,075.00 | 2,936 | 17 |
| Bred Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 996 | 2,852.73/head | 2,800.00–2,900.00 | 2,853 | 25 |
| Bred Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,114 | 3,282.71/head | 2,950.00–3,600.00 | 3,283 | 1,350 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1Broken Mouth | — | 1,322 | 2,085.38/head | 1,850.00–2,375.00 | 2,085 | 296 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,260 | 3,728.73/head | 3,100.00–4,125.00 | 3,729 | 383 |
| Bred Cows | Large 1 | — | 1,535 | 2,800.00/head | 2,800.00–2,800.00 | 2,800 | 6 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,230 | 2,010.00/head | 2,010.00–2,010.00 | 2,010 | 10 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,598 | 2,729.11/head | 2,700.00–2,800.00 | 2,729 | 14 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,314 | 2,950.00/head | 2,950.00–2,950.00 | 2,950 | 15 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 1-2Broken Mouth | — | 1,439 | 2,450.00/head | 2,450.00–2,450.00 | 2,450 | 8 |
Several packages and load lots of bred heifers and bred cows on the Annual Christmas Classic Cow Sale. Bulk of the heifers were AI'd to leading trait leaders in the Angus breed. Bull bred cows and heifers sired also by leading genetics from area Nebraska Angus breeders. Few, cows were bred to Red Angus and Hereford bulls. Demand was very good throughout the day from a large crowd on the seats and a very active internet buying. Some complete dispersions from area cattlemen to start the day off. Auction moved to bred heifers and then young cows with the day closing out on packages of older cows. January 10,2025 will be a Special calf and feeder auction.
| 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) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 448 | — | 1,154 | 2,850.00–3,800.00 | 3,181.31 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 238 | — | 1,333 | 2,500.00–3,450.00 | 2,723.55 |
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 178 | — | 1,352 | 1,850.00–2,300.00 | 2,123.75 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 383 | — | 1,260 | 3,100.00–4,125.00 | 3,728.73 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 10 | — | 1,230 | 2,010.00 | 2,010.00 |
| Bred Cows — Large 1$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 17 | — | 1,574 | 2,800.00–3,075.00 | 2,935.64 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 6 | — | 1,535 | 2,800.00 | 2,800.00 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1 · Broken Mouth$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 296 | — | 1,322 | 1,850.00–2,375.00 | 2,085.38 |
| Bred Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 25 | — | 996 | 2,800.00–2,900.00 | 2,852.73 |
| Bred Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,350 | — | 1,114 | 2,950.00–3,600.00 | 3,282.71 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs — Medium and Large 1-2$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | Open | 14 | — | 1,598 | 2,700.00–2,800.00 | 2,729.11 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs — Medium and Large 1$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | Open | 15 | — | 1,314 | 2,950.00 | 2,950.00 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs — Medium and Large 1-2 · Broken Mouth$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Aged (>8 yrs) | Open | 8 | — | 1,439 | 2,450.00 | 2,450.00 |