Compared to last sale: In a light comparison, Slaughter bulls 3.00 higher. Slaughter cows steady. Demand good. Quality average to attractive. CME live cattle futures board closed 4.60 higher today. Nearly half of today's cattle will return to feed. Temperatures will remain mild for the rest of this week before dropping to near freezing on Sunday.
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Low | 1,702 | 173.08 | 2,946 | 49 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Average | 1,348 | 158.19 | 2,133 | 50 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | High | 1,573 | 158.11 | 2,487 | 75 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Low | 1,133 | 144.69 | 1,639 | 196 |
| Class | Stage | Age | Avg wt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bred Cows | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | Young (2-4 yrs) | 1,175 | $2,864 | 3thin |
| Bred Cows | 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | Young (2-4 yrs) | 910 | $2,850 | 1thin |
| Bred Cows | 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 1,205 | $2,510 | 2thin |
| Bred Cows | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 1,185 | $2,390 | 17 |
| Bred Cows | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 1,160 | $2,349 | 4thin |
| Bred Cows | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | Young (2-4 yrs) | 1,250 | $2,300 | 1thin |
| Bred Cows | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) | 1,171 | $2,225 | 2thin |
| Bred Cows | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | Aged (>8 yrs) | 1,192 | $2,203 | 166 |
| Bred Cows | 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | Aged (>8 yrs) | 1,186 | $2,075 | 7 |
| Bred Heifers | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | Young (2-4 yrs) | 1,056 | $2,900 | 5 |
| Bred Heifers | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | (<2 yrs) | 890 | $2,700 | 4thin |
| Bred Heifers | 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | Young (2-4 yrs) | 1,050 | $2,350 | 1thin |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Open | Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 1,410 | $3,417 | 3thin |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,205 | 2,510.37/head | 2,450.00–2,600.00 | 2,510 | 2 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,233 | 1,887.73/head | 1,875.00–1,900.00 | 1,888 | 2 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,167 | 2,150.00/head | 2,150.00–2,150.00 | 2,150 | 5 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,238 | 2,377.73/head | 2,250.00–2,450.00 | 2,378 | 94 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 2 | — | 1,250 | 2,300.00/head | 2,300.00–2,300.00 | 2,300 | 1 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,118 | 179.85/cwt | 175.00–190.00 | 2,011 | 4 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,270 | 2,691.04/head | 2,600.00–2,750.00 | 2,691 | 7 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 2 | — | 1,121 | 1,659.74/head | 1,500.00–1,800.00 | 1,660 | 18 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,248 | 3,045.89/head | 3,000.00–3,100.00 | 3,046 | 2 |
| Bred Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 890 | 2,700.00/head | 2,700.00–2,700.00 | 2,700 | 4 |
| Bred Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,056 | 2,900.00/head | 2,900.00–2,900.00 | 2,900 | 5 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,234 | 166.31/cwt | 162.50–170.00 | 2,052 | 12 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,030 | 2,500.00/head | 2,500.00–2,500.00 | 2,500 | 1 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,206 | 2,324.73/head | 2,250.00–2,400.00 | 2,325 | 6 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,136 | 2,080.52/head | 1,900.00–2,200.00 | 2,081 | 54 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 911 | 208.28/cwt | 205.00–210.00 | 1,897 | 9 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,399 | 170.36/cwt | 170.00–172.50 | 2,383 | 6 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,090 | 245.00/cwt | 245.00–245.00 | 2,671 | 1 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 2 | — | 1,004 | 1,963.14/head | 1,900.00–2,000.00 | 1,963 | 4 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,185 | 2,900.00/head | 2,900.00–2,900.00 | 2,900 | 1 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,171 | 2,225.29/head | 2,150.00–2,300.00 | 2,225 | 2 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 1Fancy | — | 2,100 | 4,750.00/head | 4,750.00–4,750.00 | 4,750 | 1 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 910 | 2,850.00/head | 2,850.00–2,850.00 | 2,850 | 1 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,065 | 2,750.00/head | 2,750.00–2,750.00 | 2,750 | 2 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Light Weight | — | 975 | 118.15/cwt | 115.00–125.00 | 1,152 | 16 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Light Weight | — | 958 | 142.36/cwt | 135.00–155.00 | 1,364 | 12 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | — | 1,113 | 145.22/cwt | 140.00–147.50 | 1,616 | 22 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,627 | 169.00/cwt | 162.50–173.00 | 2,750 | 12 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,342 | 155.27/cwt | 150.00–162.50 | 2,084 | 20 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,667 | 171.21/cwt | 170.00–173.00 | 2,854 | 8 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,348 | 133.00/cwt | 120.00–140.00 | 1,793 | 3 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,124 | 163.44/cwt | 163.00–167.50 | 1,837 | 16 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,087 | 122.07/cwt | 115.00–125.00 | 1,327 | 12 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,184 | 146.13/cwt | 140.00–152.50 | 1,730 | 53 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,124 | 134.66/cwt | 130.00–137.50 | 1,514 | 20 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | — | 1,205 | 156.60/cwt | 154.00–162.50 | 1,887 | 45 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,740 | 127.08/cwt | 125.00–130.00 | 2,211 | 2 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,533 | 145.00/cwt | 140.00–150.00 | 2,223 | 13 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,562 | 160.56/cwt | 152.50–167.50 | 2,508 | 52 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,353 | 163.16/cwt | 163.00–167.50 | 2,208 | 27 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,590 | 135.00/cwt | 135.00–135.00 | 2,147 | 1 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,739 | 151.32/cwt | 145.00–156.00 | 2,631 | 8 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,799 | 184.49/cwt | 177.50–197.50 | 3,319 | 24 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,930 | 207.00/cwt | 207.00–207.00 | 3,995 | 1 |
| Bulls | —Light Weight | — | 1,215 | 165.00/cwt | 165.00–165.00 | 2,005 | 1 |
| Bulls | —Light Weight | — | 1,030 | 153.74/cwt | 152.50–155.00 | 1,584 | 2 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 2 | — | 1,180 | 1,998.31/head | 1,850.00–2,100.00 | 1,998 | 2 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,095 | 2,500.00/head | 2,500.00–2,500.00 | 2,500 | 1 |
| Bred Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,050 | 2,350.00/head | 2,350.00–2,350.00 | 2,350 | 1 |
Compared to last sale: In a light comparison, Slaughter bulls 3.00 higher. Slaughter cows steady. Demand good. Quality average to attractive. CME live cattle futures board closed 4.60 higher today. Nearly half of today's cattle will return to feed. Temperatures will remain mild for the rest of this week before dropping to near freezing on Sunday.
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 2 | — | 1,205 | 2,450.00–2,600.00 | 2,510.37 |
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 5 | — | 1,167 | 2,150.00 | 2,150.00 |
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 94 | — | 1,238 | 2,250.00–2,450.00 | 2,377.73 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 7 | — | 1,270 | 2,600.00–2,750.00 | 2,691.04 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 2 | — | 1,248 | 3,000.00–3,100.00 | 3,045.89 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1 | — | 1,185 | 2,900.00 | 2,900.00 |
| Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 2 | — | 1,171 | 2,150.00–2,300.00 | 2,225.29 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1 | — | 910 | 2,850.00 | 2,850.00 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1-2$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 2 | — | 1,233 | 1,875.00–1,900.00 | 1,887.73 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1 | — | 1,030 | 2,500.00 | 2,500.00 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 6 | — | 1,206 | 2,250.00–2,400.00 | 2,324.73 |
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 54 | — | 1,136 | 1,900.00–2,200.00 | 2,080.52 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1 | — | 1,095 | 2,500.00 | 2,500.00 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 2$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1 | — | 1,250 | 2,300.00 | 2,300.00 |
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 18 | — | 1,121 | 1,500.00–1,800.00 | 1,659.74 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 4 | — | 1,004 | 1,900.00–2,000.00 | 1,963.14 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 2 | — | 1,180 | 1,850.00–2,100.00 | 1,998.31 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | Open | 4 | — | 1,118 | 175.00–190.00 | 179.85 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 9 | — | 911 | 205.00–210.00 | 208.28 |
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 1 | — | 1,090 | 245.00 | 245.00 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | Open | 12 | — | 1,234 | 162.50–170.00 | 166.31 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 6 | — | 1,399 | 170.00–172.50 | 170.36 |
| Bred Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 4 | — | 890 | 2,700.00 | 2,700.00 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 5 | — | 1,056 | 2,900.00 | 2,900.00 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1 | — | 1,050 | 2,350.00 | 2,350.00 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs — Medium and Large 1 · Fancy$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | Open | 1 | — | 2,100 | 4,750.00 | 4,750.00 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs — Medium and Large 1$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | Open | 2 | — | 1,065 | 2,750.00 | 2,750.00 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 16 | — | 975 | 115.00–125.00 | 118.15 |
| 12 | — | 958 | 135.00–155.00 | 142.36 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 22 | — | 1,113 | 140.00–147.50 | 145.22 |
| 45 | — | 1,205 | 154.00–162.50 | 156.60 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 20 | — | 1,342 | 150.00–162.50 | 155.27 |
| 3 | — | 1,348 | 120.00–140.00 | 133.00 |
| 27 | — | 1,353 | 163.00–167.50 | 163.16 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 8 | — | 1,667 | 170.00–173.00 | 171.21 |
| 2 | — | 1,740 | 125.00–130.00 | 127.08 |
| 13 | — | 1,533 | 140.00–150.00 | 145.00 |
| 52 | — | 1,562 | 152.50–167.50 | 160.56 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 16 | — | 1,124 | 163.00–167.50 | 163.44 |
| 12 | — | 1,087 | 115.00–125.00 | 122.07 |
| 53 | — | 1,184 | 140.00–152.50 | 146.13 |
| 20 | — | 1,124 | 130.00–137.50 | 134.66 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 12 | — | 1,627 | 162.50–173.00 | 169.00 |
| 1 | — | 1,590 | 135.00 | 135.00 |
| 8 | — | 1,739 | 145.00–156.00 | 151.32 |
| 24 | — | 1,799 | 177.50–197.50 | 184.49 |
| 1 | — | 1,930 | 207.00 | 207.00 |
| Bulls — Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,215 | 165.00 | 165.00 |
| 2 | — | 1,030 | 152.50–155.00 | 153.74 |