Compared to last week, slaughter steers sold mostly steady on moderate demand. Non-traditional slaughter steers sold 1.00-2.00 higher on good demand. Holstein slaughter steers were not tested last week so no comparison. Slaughter heifers not tested last week so no comparison. Slaughter cows sold 1.00-2.00 higher on good demand. Not enough slaughter bulls last week for a comparison. Graded Holstein Bull calves traded mostly 10.00-30.00 lower with most movement in Number 3 calves. Holstein Heifer calves traded steady to 20.00 lower. Ag Market News LLC under the USDA-QSA-LMAR program graded 343 head for Thursday's sale. Offerings included 187 slaughter steers, 78 slaughter heifers, 330 slaughter cows, 18 slaughter bulls, 42 miscellaneous cattle, and 510 calves.
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Average | 1,540 | 72.46 | 1,116 | 12 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | Average | 1,652 | 64.26 | 1,062 | 62 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Average | 1,355 | 60.87 | 824 | 79 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Average | 1,269 | 51.91 | 659 | 104 |
| Dairy Steers | Choice and Prime | Average | 1,416 | 85.50 | 1,211 | 4thin |
| Dairy Steers | Choice | Average | 1,410 | 81.53 | 1,150 | 21 |
| Dairy Steers | Select | Average | 1,411 | 74.44 | 1,050 | 7thin |
| Heifers | Choice | Average | 1,299 | 110.07 | 1,430 | 5thin |
| Heifers | Select | Average | 1,292 | 105.04 | 1,357 | 7thin |
| Steers | Choice | Average | 1,454 | 112.38 | 1,634 | 85 |
| Steers | Select | Average | 1,336 | 105.78 | 1,413 | 14 |
| Class | Grade | Avg wt | Price | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | Number 1 | 108 | 59.88/cwt | 32 |
| Bulls | Number 2 | 101 | 56.25/cwt | 83 |
| Bulls | Number 3 | 94 | 36.67/cwt | 150 |
| Bulls | Utility | 86 | 28.21/cwt | 63 |
| Heifers | Number 1 | 90 | 39.93/cwt | 4 |
| Heifers | Number 2 | 95 | 25.69/cwt | 15 |
| Heifers | Number 3 | 83 | 14.59/cwt | 12 |
| Heifers | Utility/Non-Tubing | 79 | 11.56/cwt | 27 |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | Number 1 | — | 86 | 50.00/cwt | 50.00–50.00 | 43 | 1 |
| Bulls | Number 1 | — | 125 | 60.00/cwt | 60.00–60.00 | 75 | 2 |
| Bulls | Number 2 | — | 83 | 40.00/cwt | 40.00–40.00 | 33 | 5 |
| Bulls | Number 2 | — | 115 | 60.00/cwt | 60.00–60.00 | 69 | 8 |
| Bulls | Number 2 | — | 105 | 59.72/cwt | 57.00–62.00 | 63 | 27 |
| Bulls | Number 2 | — | 96 | 55.03/cwt | 50.00–60.00 | 53 | 41 |
| Bulls | Number 3 | — | 75 | 25.00/cwt | 25.00–25.00 | 19 | 13 |
| Bulls | Number 3 | — | 115 | 40.00/cwt | 40.00–40.00 | 46 | 29 |
| Bulls | Number 3 | — | 85 | 33.37/cwt | 32.00–35.00 | 28 | 46 |
| Bulls | Number 3 | — | 95 | 40.00/cwt | 40.00–40.00 | 38 | 62 |
| Bulls | Utility | — | 115 | 35.00/cwt | 35.00–35.00 | 40 | 7 |
| Bulls | Utility | — | 95 | 37.00/cwt | 37.00–37.00 | 35 | 16 |
| Bulls | Utility | — | 70 | 10.00/cwt | 10.00–10.00 | 7 | 20 |
| Bulls | Utility | — | 85 | 37.00/cwt | 37.00–37.00 | 31 | 20 |
| Heifers | Number 1 | — | 85 | 40.00/cwt | 40.00–40.00 | 34 | 1 |
| Heifers | Number 1 | — | 92 | 39.91/cwt | 35.00–45.00 | 37 | 3 |
| Heifers | Number 2 | — | 110 | 25.00/cwt | 20.00–30.00 | 28 | 2 |
| Heifers | Number 2 | — | 103 | 26.61/cwt | 20.00–30.00 | 27 | 3 |
| Heifers | Number 2 | — | 83 | 25.08/cwt | 20.00–35.00 | 21 | 4 |
| Heifers | Number 2 | — | 93 | 25.86/cwt | 20.00–35.00 | 24 | 6 |
| Heifers | Number 3 | — | 95 | 17.50/cwt | 15.00–20.00 | 17 | 2 |
| Heifers | Number 3 | — | 73 | 10.00/cwt | 10.00–10.00 | 7 | 3 |
| Heifers | Number 3 | — | 84 | 15.73/cwt | 15.00–20.00 | 13 | 7 |
| Heifers | Utility/Non-Tubing | — | 108 | 15.00/cwt | 15.00–15.00 | 16 | 1 |
| Heifers | Utility/Non-Tubing | — | 92 | 15.00/cwt | 15.00–15.00 | 14 | 3 |
| Heifers | Utility/Non-Tubing | — | 82 | 12.45/cwt | 10.00–15.00 | 10 | 11 |
| Heifers | Utility/Non-Tubing | — | 70 | 9.59/cwt | 5.00–10.00 | 7 | 12 |
| Bulls | —Non-Traditional | — | 1,508 | 76.16/cwt | 73.00–79.00 | 1,148 | 6 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,471 | 64.40/cwt | 62.00–66.50 | 947 | 22 |
| Heifers | Choice | — | 1,299 | 110.07/cwt | 107.00–112.00 | 1,430 | 5 |
| Heifers | Select | — | 1,292 | 105.04/cwt | 104.00–106.50 | 1,357 | 7 |
| Steers | Choice | — | 1,429 | 110.73/cwt | 108.00–113.50 | 1,582 | 21 |
| Steers | ChoiceNon-Traditional | — | 1,462 | 112.92/cwt | 104.00–120.00 | 1,651 | 64 |
| Steers | Select | — | 1,336 | 105.78/cwt | 104.00–107.00 | 1,413 | 14 |
| Dairy Steers | Choice | — | 1,410 | 81.53/cwt | 79.00–83.00 | 1,150 | 21 |
| Dairy Steers | Choice and Prime | — | 1,416 | 85.50/cwt | 85.50–85.50 | 1,211 | 4 |
| Dairy Steers | Select | — | 1,411 | 74.44/cwt | 72.50–78.00 | 1,050 | 7 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,636 | 64.98/cwt | 62.00–67.00 | 1,063 | 38 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,294 | 55.63/cwt | 53.00–59.00 | 720 | 33 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,432 | 62.12/cwt | 60.00–65.00 | 890 | 15 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,738 | 69.57/cwt | 68.00–71.50 | 1,209 | 11 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,510 | 68.88/cwt | 67.00–73.50 | 1,040 | 10 |
| Bulls | —Non-Traditional | — | 1,260 | 94.00/cwt | 94.00–94.00 | 1,184 | 1 |
| Bulls | —Non-Traditional | — | 1,500 | 56.97/cwt | 55.00–58.00 | 855 | 2 |
| Bulls | —Non-Traditional | — | 1,723 | 68.22/cwt | 67.00–70.00 | 1,175 | 3 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,628 | 57.65/cwt | 54.00–60.50 | 939 | 13 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,267 | 57.51/cwt | 52.00–61.00 | 729 | 47 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,245 | 48.05/cwt | 45.00–52.00 | 598 | 47 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,036 | 41.40/cwt | 39.00–43.00 | 429 | 9 |
| Bulls | Number 2 | — | 125 | 60.00/cwt | 60.00–60.00 | 75 | 2 |
| Bulls | Number 1 | — | 105 | 60.00/cwt | 60.00–60.00 | 63 | 15 |
| Bulls | Number 1 | — | 97 | 62.00/cwt | 62.00–62.00 | 60 | 3 |
| Bulls | Number 1 | — | 115 | 60.00/cwt | 60.00–60.00 | 69 | 11 |
Compared to last week, slaughter steers sold mostly steady on moderate demand. Non-traditional slaughter steers sold 1.00-2.00 higher on good demand. Holstein slaughter steers were not tested last week so no comparison. Slaughter heifers not tested last week so no comparison. Slaughter cows sold 1.00-2.00 higher on good demand. Not enough slaughter bulls last week for a comparison. Graded Holstein Bull calves traded mostly 10.00-30.00 lower with most movement in Number 3 calves. Holstein Heifer calves traded steady to 20.00 lower. Ag Market News LLC under the USDA-QSA-LMAR program graded 343 head for Thursday's sale. Offerings included 187 slaughter steers, 78 slaughter heifers, 330 slaughter cows, 18 slaughter bulls, 42 miscellaneous cattle, and 510 calves.
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls — Number 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 86 | 50.00 | 50.00 |
| 2 | — | 125 | 60.00 | 60.00 |
| 15 | — | 105 | 60.00 | 60.00 |
| 3 | — | 97 | 62.00 | 62.00 |
| 11 | — | 115 | 60.00 | 60.00 |
| Bulls — Number 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | — | 83 | 40.00 | 40.00 |
| 8 | — | 115 | 60.00 | 60.00 |
| 27 | — | 105 | 57.00–62.00 | 59.72 |
| 41 | — | 96 | 50.00–60.00 | 55.03 |
| 2 | — | 125 | 60.00 | 60.00 |
| Bulls — Number 3$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 13 | — | 75 | 25.00 | 25.00 |
| 29 | — | 115 | 40.00 | 40.00 |
| 46 | — | 85 | 32.00–35.00 | 33.37 |
| 62 | — | 95 | 40.00 | 40.00 |
| Bulls — Utility$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 7 | — | 115 | 35.00 | 35.00 |
| 16 | — | 95 | 37.00 | 37.00 |
| 20 | — | 70 | 10.00 | 10.00 |
| 20 | — | 85 | 37.00 | 37.00 |
| Heifers — Number 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 85 | 40.00 | 40.00 |
| 3 | — | 92 | 35.00–45.00 | 39.91 |
| Heifers — Number 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 110 | 20.00–30.00 | 25.00 |
| 3 | — | 103 | 20.00–30.00 | 26.61 |
| 4 | — | 83 | 20.00–35.00 | 25.08 |
| 6 | — | 93 | 20.00–35.00 | 25.86 |
| Heifers — Number 3$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 95 | 15.00–20.00 | 17.50 |
| 3 | — | 73 | 10.00 | 10.00 |
| 7 | — | 84 | 15.00–20.00 | 15.73 |
| Heifers — Utility/Non-Tubing$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 108 | 15.00 | 15.00 |
| 3 | — | 92 | 15.00 | 15.00 |
| 11 | — | 82 | 10.00–15.00 | 12.45 |
| 12 | — | 70 | 5.00–10.00 | 9.59 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls — Non-Traditional$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 6 | — | 1,508 | 73.00–79.00 | 76.16 |
| 1 | — | 1,260 | 94.00 | 94.00 |
| 2 | — | 1,500 | 55.00–58.00 | 56.97 |
| 3 | — | 1,723 | 67.00–70.00 | 68.22 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 22 | — | 1,471 | 62.00–66.50 | 64.40 |
| 10 | — | 1,510 | 67.00–73.50 | 68.88 |
| 47 | — | 1,267 | 52.00–61.00 | 57.51 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 38 | — | 1,636 | 62.00–67.00 | 64.98 |
| 11 | — | 1,738 | 68.00–71.50 | 69.57 |
| 13 | — | 1,628 | 54.00–60.50 | 57.65 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 33 | — | 1,294 | 53.00–59.00 | 55.63 |
| 15 | — | 1,432 | 60.00–65.00 | 62.12 |
| 47 | — | 1,245 | 45.00–52.00 | 48.05 |
| 9 | — | 1,036 | 39.00–43.00 | 41.40 |
| Heifers — Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | — | 1,299 | 107.00–112.00 | 110.07 |
| Heifers — Select$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 7 | — | 1,292 | 104.00–106.50 | 105.04 |
| Steers — Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 21 | — | 1,429 | 108.00–113.50 | 110.73 |
| Steers — Choice · Non-Traditional$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 64 | — | 1,462 | 104.00–120.00 | 112.92 |
| Steers — Select$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 14 | — | 1,336 | 104.00–107.00 | 105.78 |
| Dairy Steers — Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 21 | — | 1,410 | 79.00–83.00 | 81.53 |
| Dairy Steers — Choice and Prime$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 1,416 | 85.50 | 85.50 |
| Dairy Steers — Select$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 7 | — | 1,411 | 72.50–78.00 | 74.44 |