Compared to last week: Slaughter cows unevenly steady. Slaughter bulls 1.00-2.00 higher. Demand strong. Quality average to attractive. Replacement cattle buyers had noticeable pressure as many packers and stockers are looking to send cattle back to feed. Almost half of today's slaughter cows will be returning to feed.
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Low | 1,573 | 190.87 | 3,003 | 19 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | Very Low | 1,465 | 173.45 | 2,541 | 14 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Low | 1,343 | 168.89 | 2,268 | 133 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Average | 1,212 | 165.90 | 2,010 | 303 |
| Class | Stage | Age | Avg wt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bred Cows | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | Young (2-4 yrs) | 1,240 | $3,200 | 1thin |
| Bred Cows | 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | Young (2-4 yrs) | 1,109 | $3,000 | 6 |
| Bred Cows | 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 1,176 | $2,851 | 36 |
| Bred Cows | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 1,198 | $2,845 | 12 |
| Bred Cows | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) | 1,248 | $2,780 | 10 |
| Bred Cows | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 1,190 | $2,726 | 19 |
| Bred Cows | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) | 1,232 | $2,710 | 30 |
| Bred Cows | 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) | 1,174 | $2,691 | 40 |
| Bred Cows | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | Aged (>8 yrs) | 1,190 | $2,567 | 5 |
| Bred Cows | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | Aged (>8 yrs) | 1,208 | $2,335 | 15 |
| Bred Cows | 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | Aged (>8 yrs) | 1,172 | $2,097 | 37 |
| Bred Heifers | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | (<2 yrs) | 1,065 | $2,600 | 1thin |
| Bred Heifers | 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | (<2 yrs) | 835 | $2,025 | 1thin |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Open | Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 1,000 | $3,500 | 1thin |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Open | Young (2-4 yrs) | 1,115 | $3,450 | 1thin |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Open | Aged (>8 yrs) | 1,183 | $3,000 | 3thin |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,279 | 2,625.02/head | 2,600.00–2,650.00 | 2,625 | 6 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,234 | 2,788.66/head | 2,700.00–2,800.00 | 2,789 | 22 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,183 | 3,000.00/head | 3,000.00–3,000.00 | 3,000 | 3 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,000 | 3,500.00/head | 3,500.00–3,500.00 | 3,500 | 1 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,109 | 3,000.00/head | 3,000.00–3,000.00 | 3,000 | 6 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,032 | 265.00/cwt | 265.00–265.00 | 2,735 | 10 |
| Bred Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,065 | 2,600.00/head | 2,600.00–2,600.00 | 2,600 | 1 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,005 | 2,550.00/head | 2,550.00–2,550.00 | 2,550 | 3 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,190 | 2,567.04/head | 2,475.00–2,650.00 | 2,567 | 5 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,248 | 2,780.15/head | 2,700.00–2,800.00 | 2,780 | 10 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,175 | 2,882.78/head | 2,700.00–2,935.00 | 2,883 | 34 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,236 | 179.00/cwt | 179.00–179.00 | 2,212 | 7 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,038 | 170.85/cwt | 170.00–171.00 | 1,773 | 6 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,070 | 2,126.64/head | 2,100.00–2,150.00 | 2,127 | 2 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 2 | — | 985 | 162.00/cwt | 162.00–162.00 | 1,596 | 1 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 2 | — | 800 | 150.00/cwt | 150.00–150.00 | 1,200 | 1 |
| Bred Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 835 | 2,025.00/head | 2,025.00–2,025.00 | 2,025 | 1 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,198 | 2,303.44/head | 2,150.00–2,500.00 | 2,303 | 2 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 908 | 153.53/cwt | 153.00–154.00 | 1,394 | 2 |
| Bulls | —Light Weight | — | 1,135 | 140.00/cwt | 140.00–140.00 | 1,589 | 1 |
| Bulls | —Return to Feed | — | 1,283 | 190.00/cwt | 190.00–190.00 | 2,438 | 2 |
| Bulls | —Light Weight | — | 1,220 | 180.00/cwt | 180.00–180.00 | 2,196 | 1 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,588 | 184.67/cwt | 182.00–187.00 | 2,933 | 3 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,915 | 213.00/cwt | 213.00–213.00 | 4,079 | 1 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,663 | 196.32/cwt | 188.00–207.00 | 3,265 | 11 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,273 | 169.87/cwt | 167.50–176.00 | 2,162 | 119 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,224 | 147.00/cwt | 147.00–147.00 | 1,799 | 5 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,530 | 150.00/cwt | 150.00–150.00 | 2,295 | 1 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,500 | 164.00/cwt | 164.00–164.00 | 2,460 | 1 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,420 | 185.00/cwt | 185.00–185.00 | 2,627 | 3 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,469 | 173.26/cwt | 171.00–176.00 | 2,545 | 9 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,321 | 164.37/cwt | 161.00–165.00 | 2,171 | 7 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,344 | 169.25/cwt | 168.00–174.00 | 2,275 | 125 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,375 | 155.00/cwt | 155.00–155.00 | 2,131 | 1 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | — | 1,173 | 164.98/cwt | 163.00–170.00 | 1,935 | 130 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Light Weight | — | 978 | 170.99/cwt | 170.00–173.00 | 1,672 | 3 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,176 | 159.93/cwt | 152.00–164.00 | 1,881 | 46 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,230 | 2,379.54/head | 2,290.00–2,575.00 | 2,380 | 13 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,226 | 2,864.63/head | 2,800.00–3,050.00 | 2,865 | 14 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,240 | 3,200.00/head | 3,200.00–3,200.00 | 3,200 | 1 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,115 | 3,450.00/head | 3,450.00–3,450.00 | 3,450 | 1 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,151 | 2,275.41/head | 2,250.00–2,525.00 | 2,275 | 11 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,262 | 2,942.82/head | 2,875.00–3,050.00 | 2,943 | 9 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 2 | — | 1,075 | 2,102.90/head | 2,100.00–2,105.00 | 2,103 | 2 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,065 | 2,048.36/head | 2,000.00–2,100.00 | 2,048 | 2 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,181 | 2,021.18/head | 1,900.00–2,155.00 | 2,021 | 26 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,179 | 2,720.68/head | 2,525.00–2,850.00 | 2,721 | 38 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 775 | 203.00/cwt | 203.00–203.00 | 1,573 | 1 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,109 | 172.17/cwt | 172.00–173.00 | 1,909 | 6 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,112 | 171.09/cwt | 170.00–172.00 | 1,903 | 13 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,091 | 2,338.12/head | 2,090.00–2,450.00 | 2,338 | 5 |
Compared to last week: Slaughter cows unevenly steady. Slaughter bulls 1.00-2.00 higher. Demand strong. Quality average to attractive. Replacement cattle buyers had noticeable pressure as many packers and stockers are looking to send cattle back to feed. Almost half of today's slaughter cows will be returning to feed.
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1-2$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 6 | — | 1,279 | 2,600.00–2,650.00 | 2,625.02 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 3 | — | 1,005 | 2,550.00 | 2,550.00 |
| Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) | 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 2 | — | 1,070 | 2,100.00–2,150.00 | 2,126.64 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 2 | — | 1,198 | 2,150.00–2,500.00 | 2,303.44 |
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 2 | — | 1,065 | 2,000.00–2,100.00 | 2,048.36 |
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 26 | — | 1,181 | 1,900.00–2,155.00 | 2,021.18 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 5 | — | 1,091 | 2,090.00–2,450.00 | 2,338.12 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 22 | — | 1,234 | 2,700.00–2,800.00 | 2,788.66 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 6 | — | 1,109 | 3,000.00 | 3,000.00 |
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 5 | — | 1,190 | 2,475.00–2,650.00 | 2,567.04 |
| Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 10 | — | 1,248 | 2,700.00–2,800.00 | 2,780.15 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 34 | — | 1,175 | 2,700.00–2,935.00 | 2,882.78 |
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 13 | — | 1,230 | 2,290.00–2,575.00 | 2,379.54 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 14 | — | 1,226 | 2,800.00–3,050.00 | 2,864.63 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1 | — | 1,240 | 3,200.00 | 3,200.00 |
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 11 | — | 1,151 | 2,250.00–2,525.00 | 2,275.41 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 9 | — | 1,262 | 2,875.00–3,050.00 | 2,942.82 |
| Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) | 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 38 | — | 1,179 | 2,525.00–2,850.00 | 2,720.68 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 2$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 2 | — | 1,075 | 2,100.00–2,105.00 | 2,102.90 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs — Medium and Large 1$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Aged (>8 yrs) | Open | 3 | — | 1,183 | 3,000.00 | 3,000.00 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | Open | 1 | — | 1,000 | 3,500.00 | 3,500.00 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 1 | — | 1,115 | 3,450.00 | 3,450.00 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 10 | — | 1,032 | 265.00 | 265.00 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | Open | 7 | — | 1,236 | 179.00 | 179.00 |
| Aged (>8 yrs) | Open | 6 | — | 1,038 | 170.00–171.00 | 170.85 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 1 | — | 775 | 203.00 | 203.00 |
| Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) | Open | 6 | — | 1,109 | 172.00–173.00 | 172.17 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | Open | 1 | — | 985 | 162.00 | 162.00 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 1 | — | 800 | 150.00 | 150.00 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Aged (>8 yrs) | Open | 2 | — | 908 | 153.00–154.00 | 153.53 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | Open | 13 | — | 1,112 | 170.00–172.00 | 171.09 |
| Bred Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1 | — | 1,065 | 2,600.00 | 2,600.00 |
| (<2 yrs) | 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1 | — | 835 | 2,025.00 | 2,025.00 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls — Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,135 | 140.00 | 140.00 |
| 1 | — | 1,220 | 180.00 | 180.00 |
| Bulls — Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 1,283 | 190.00 | 190.00 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 1,588 | 182.00–187.00 | 184.67 |
| 1 | — | 1,915 | 213.00 | 213.00 |
| 11 | — | 1,663 | 188.00–207.00 | 196.32 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 119 | — | 1,273 | 167.50–176.00 | 169.87 |
| 5 | — | 1,224 | 147.00 | 147.00 |
| 46 | — | 1,176 | 152.00–164.00 | 159.93 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,530 | 150.00 | 150.00 |
| 1 | — | 1,500 | 164.00 | 164.00 |
| 3 | — | 1,420 | 185.00 | 185.00 |
| 9 | — | 1,469 | 171.00–176.00 | 173.26 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 7 | — | 1,321 | 161.00–165.00 | 164.37 |
| 125 | — | 1,344 | 168.00–174.00 | 169.25 |
| 1 | — | 1,375 | 155.00 | 155.00 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 130 | — | 1,173 | 163.00–170.00 | 164.98 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 978 | 170.00–173.00 | 170.99 |