Compared to last week, Slaughter steers sold steady to 1.00 lower on moderate demand. Non-traditional slaughter steers sold 2.00-3.00 lower on light demand. Slaughter Holstein steers sold steady to 1.00 higher on a light test. Slaughter heifers sold 1.00-2.00 higher on a light test. Slaughter cows sold 2.00-3.00 lower on moderate demand. Slaughter bulls sold steady to 1.00 lower on a light test. Graded Holstein Bull calves traded mostly 10.00-30.00 lower with instances of 30.00-50.00 lower in Number 1 and 2 calves weighing 90-110 lbs. Holstein Heifer calves traded mostly steady on limited comparable receipts. Ag Market News LLC under the USDA-QSA-LMAR program graded 312 head for Thursday's sale. Offerings included 236 slaughter steers, 80 slaughter heifers, 358 slaughter cows, 22 slaughter bulls, 13 miscellaneous cattle, and 464 calves.
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Low | 1,547 | 81.52 | 1,261 | 18 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | Low | 1,743 | 64.82 | 1,130 | 53 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Low | 1,407 | 60.53 | 852 | 73 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Low | 1,247 | 50.91 | 635 | 68 |
| Dairy Steers | Choice | Average | 1,500 | 81.65 | 1,224 | 10 |
| Dairy Steers | Select | Average | 1,443 | 76.22 | 1,100 | 4thin |
| Heifers | Choice | Average | 1,186 | 105.39 | 1,250 | 9thin |
| Heifers | Select | Average | 1,305 | 98.78 | 1,289 | 3thin |
| Steers | Choice | Average | 1,486 | 110.73 | 1,645 | 75 |
| Steers | Choice and Prime | Average | 1,707 | 107.13 | 1,829 | 4thin |
| Steers | Select | High | 1,364 | 106.94 | 1,459 | 69 |
| Class | Grade | Avg wt | Price | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | Number 1 | 108 | 70.53/cwt | 19 |
| Bulls | Number 2 | 102 | 68.85/cwt | 84 |
| Bulls | Number 3 | 96 | 43.79/cwt | 151 |
| Bulls | Utility | 88 | 15.54/cwt | 46 |
| Heifers | Number 1 | 96 | 68.00/cwt | 5 |
| Heifers | Number 2 | 92 | 34.71/cwt | 14 |
| Heifers | Number 3 | 81 | 20.51/cwt | 10 |
| Heifers | Utility/Non-Tubing | 74 | 11.33/cwt | 15 |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | Number 1 | — | 122 | 60.00/cwt | 60.00–60.00 | 73 | 1 |
| Bulls | Number 1 | — | 94 | 72.00/cwt | 72.00–72.00 | 68 | 2 |
| Bulls | Number 1 | — | 104 | 70.00/cwt | 70.00–70.00 | 73 | 8 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,173 | 43.79/cwt | 39.00–46.00 | 514 | 13 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,677 | 57.36/cwt | 52.00–60.00 | 962 | 7 |
| Bulls | —Non-Traditional | — | 1,168 | 66.64/cwt | 66.00–68.00 | 778 | 3 |
| Bulls | —Non-Traditional | — | 1,710 | 73.88/cwt | 71.00–79.00 | 1,263 | 7 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,452 | 54.28/cwt | 50.00–59.00 | 788 | 29 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,364 | 68.34/cwt | 67.00–70.00 | 932 | 11 |
| Bulls | —Non-Traditional | — | 1,620 | 100.34/cwt | 89.00–108.00 | 1,626 | 5 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,777 | 67.93/cwt | 67.00–70.00 | 1,207 | 18 |
| Steers | SelectNon-Traditional | — | 1,398 | 107.58/cwt | 97.00–112.50 | 1,504 | 20 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,276 | 57.15/cwt | 55.00–62.00 | 729 | 17 |
| Dairy Steers | Select | — | 1,443 | 76.22/cwt | 74.00–79.00 | 1,100 | 4 |
| Dairy Steers | ChoiceHeavy Weight | — | 1,775 | 79.50/cwt | 79.50–79.50 | 1,411 | 1 |
| Bulls | Utility | — | 115 | 20.00/cwt | 20.00–20.00 | 23 | 8 |
| Dairy Steers | Choice | — | 1,469 | 81.89/cwt | 80.00–83.00 | 1,203 | 9 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,737 | 64.68/cwt | 61.50–66.50 | 1,123 | 28 |
| Steers | Select | — | 1,350 | 106.68/cwt | 100.00–109.00 | 1,440 | 49 |
| Steers | Choice and PrimeHeavy Weight | — | 1,762 | 104.34/cwt | 103.00–105.50 | 1,838 | 3 |
| Steers | Choice and Prime | — | 1,543 | 115.50/cwt | 115.50–115.50 | 1,782 | 1 |
| Steers | ChoiceNon-Traditional | — | 1,429 | 110.46/cwt | 107.50–114.00 | 1,578 | 35 |
| Steers | Choice | — | 1,525 | 110.91/cwt | 109.00–113.00 | 1,691 | 35 |
| Steers | Choice | — | 1,613 | 111.31/cwt | 110.00–117.00 | 1,795 | 5 |
| Heifers | Select | — | 1,305 | 98.78/cwt | 96.00–101.00 | 1,289 | 3 |
| Heifers | Choice | — | 1,186 | 105.39/cwt | 103.00–108.00 | 1,250 | 9 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,259 | 50.56/cwt | 47.00–54.00 | 637 | 38 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,381 | 63.43/cwt | 60.00–66.00 | 876 | 33 |
| Bulls | —Non-Traditional | — | 1,423 | 82.83/cwt | 77.00–87.00 | 1,179 | 3 |
| Heifers | Utility/Non-Tubing | — | 70 | 10.00/cwt | 10.00–10.00 | 7 | 11 |
| Heifers | Utility/Non-Tubing | — | 95 | 20.00/cwt | 20.00–20.00 | 19 | 2 |
| Heifers | Utility/Non-Tubing | — | 80 | 15.00/cwt | 15.00–15.00 | 12 | 1 |
| Heifers | Utility/Non-Tubing | — | 65 | 5.00/cwt | 5.00–5.00 | 3 | 1 |
| Heifers | Number 3 | — | 83 | 21.89/cwt | 15.00–30.00 | 18 | 8 |
| Heifers | Number 3 | — | 75 | 15.00/cwt | 15.00–15.00 | 11 | 2 |
| Heifers | Number 2 | — | 91 | 37.89/cwt | 30.00–50.00 | 34 | 7 |
| Heifers | Number 2 | — | 83 | 29.02/cwt | 20.00–45.00 | 24 | 4 |
| Heifers | Number 2 | — | 103 | 37.32/cwt | 30.00–45.00 | 38 | 2 |
| Heifers | Number 2 | — | 110 | 30.00/cwt | 30.00–30.00 | 33 | 1 |
| Heifers | Number 1 | — | 100 | 68.33/cwt | 60.00–80.00 | 68 | 3 |
| Heifers | Number 1 | — | 95 | 70.00/cwt | 70.00–70.00 | 67 | 1 |
| Heifers | Number 1 | — | 85 | 65.00/cwt | 65.00–65.00 | 55 | 1 |
| Bulls | Utility | — | 70 | 10.00/cwt | 10.00–10.00 | 7 | 14 |
| Bulls | Utility | — | 84 | 15.00/cwt | 15.00–15.00 | 13 | 13 |
| Bulls | Utility | — | 94 | 20.00/cwt | 20.00–20.00 | 19 | 11 |
| Bulls | Number 3 | — | 94 | 34.38/cwt | 32.00–35.00 | 32 | 68 |
| Bulls | Number 3 | — | 115 | 76.67/cwt | 60.00–85.00 | 88 | 39 |
| Bulls | Number 3 | — | 84 | 30.00/cwt | 30.00–30.00 | 25 | 37 |
| Bulls | Number 3 | — | 73 | 25.00/cwt | 25.00–25.00 | 18 | 7 |
| Bulls | Number 2 | — | 95 | 62.07/cwt | 50.00–70.00 | 59 | 40 |
| Bulls | Number 2 | — | 105 | 78.23/cwt | 77.00–80.00 | 82 | 25 |
| Bulls | Number 2 | — | 115 | 75.00/cwt | 75.00–75.00 | 86 | 15 |
| Bulls | Number 2 | — | 124 | 70.00/cwt | 70.00–70.00 | 87 | 2 |
| Bulls | Number 2 | — | 83 | 40.00/cwt | 40.00–40.00 | 33 | 2 |
| Bulls | Number 1 | — | 114 | 72.00/cwt | 72.00–72.00 | 82 | 8 |
Compared to last week, Slaughter steers sold steady to 1.00 lower on moderate demand. Non-traditional slaughter steers sold 2.00-3.00 lower on light demand. Slaughter Holstein steers sold steady to 1.00 higher on a light test. Slaughter heifers sold 1.00-2.00 higher on a light test. Slaughter cows sold 2.00-3.00 lower on moderate demand. Slaughter bulls sold steady to 1.00 lower on a light test. Graded Holstein Bull calves traded mostly 10.00-30.00 lower with instances of 30.00-50.00 lower in Number 1 and 2 calves weighing 90-110 lbs. Holstein Heifer calves traded mostly steady on limited comparable receipts. Ag Market News LLC under the USDA-QSA-LMAR program graded 312 head for Thursday's sale. Offerings included 236 slaughter steers, 80 slaughter heifers, 358 slaughter cows, 22 slaughter bulls, 13 miscellaneous cattle, and 464 calves.
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls — Number 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 122 | 60.00 | 60.00 |
| 2 | — | 94 | 72.00 | 72.00 |
| 8 | — | 104 | 70.00 | 70.00 |
| 8 | — | 114 | 72.00 | 72.00 |
| Bulls — Utility$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 8 | — | 115 | 20.00 | 20.00 |
| 14 | — | 70 | 10.00 | 10.00 |
| 13 | — | 84 | 15.00 | 15.00 |
| 11 | — | 94 | 20.00 | 20.00 |
| Bulls — Number 3$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 68 | — | 94 | 32.00–35.00 | 34.38 |
| 39 | — | 115 | 60.00–85.00 | 76.67 |
| 37 | — | 84 | 30.00 | 30.00 |
| 7 | — | 73 | 25.00 | 25.00 |
| Bulls — Number 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 40 | — | 95 | 50.00–70.00 | 62.07 |
| 25 | — | 105 | 77.00–80.00 | 78.23 |
| 15 | — | 115 | 75.00 | 75.00 |
| 2 | — | 124 | 70.00 | 70.00 |
| 2 | — | 83 | 40.00 | 40.00 |
| Heifers — Utility/Non-Tubing$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 11 | — | 70 | 10.00 | 10.00 |
| 2 | — | 95 | 20.00 | 20.00 |
| 1 | — | 80 | 15.00 | 15.00 |
| 1 | — | 65 | 5.00 | 5.00 |
| Heifers — Number 3$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 8 | — | 83 | 15.00–30.00 | 21.89 |
| 2 | — | 75 | 15.00 | 15.00 |
| Heifers — Number 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 7 | — | 91 | 30.00–50.00 | 37.89 |
| 4 | — | 83 | 20.00–45.00 | 29.02 |
| 2 | — | 103 | 30.00–45.00 | 37.32 |
| 1 | — | 110 | 30.00 | 30.00 |
| Heifers — Number 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 100 | 60.00–80.00 | 68.33 |
| 1 | — | 95 | 70.00 | 70.00 |
| 1 | — | 85 | 65.00 | 65.00 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 13 | — | 1,173 | 39.00–46.00 | 43.79 |
| 17 | — | 1,276 | 55.00–62.00 | 57.15 |
| 38 | — | 1,259 | 47.00–54.00 | 50.56 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 7 | — | 1,677 | 52.00–60.00 | 57.36 |
| 18 | — | 1,777 | 67.00–70.00 | 67.93 |
| 28 | — | 1,737 | 61.50–66.50 | 64.68 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 29 | — | 1,452 | 50.00–59.00 | 54.28 |
| 11 | — | 1,364 | 67.00–70.00 | 68.34 |
| 33 | — | 1,381 | 60.00–66.00 | 63.43 |
| Bulls — Non-Traditional$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 1,168 | 66.00–68.00 | 66.64 |
| 7 | — | 1,710 | 71.00–79.00 | 73.88 |
| 5 | — | 1,620 | 89.00–108.00 | 100.34 |
| 3 | — | 1,423 | 77.00–87.00 | 82.83 |
| Steers — Select · Non-Traditional$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 20 | — | 1,398 | 97.00–112.50 | 107.58 |
| Steers — Select$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 49 | — | 1,350 | 100.00–109.00 | 106.68 |
| Steers — Choice and Prime · Heavy Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 1,762 | 103.00–105.50 | 104.34 |
| Steers — Choice and Prime$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,543 | 115.50 | 115.50 |
| Steers — Choice · Non-Traditional$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 35 | — | 1,429 | 107.50–114.00 | 110.46 |
| Steers — Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 35 | — | 1,525 | 109.00–113.00 | 110.91 |
| 5 | — | 1,613 | 110.00–117.00 | 111.31 |
| Dairy Steers — Select$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 1,443 | 74.00–79.00 | 76.22 |
| Dairy Steers — Choice · Heavy Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,775 | 79.50 | 79.50 |
| Dairy Steers — Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 9 | — | 1,469 | 80.00–83.00 | 81.89 |
| Heifers — Select$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 1,305 | 96.00–101.00 | 98.78 |
| Heifers — Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 9 | — | 1,186 | 103.00–108.00 | 105.39 |