Compared to last week, Slaughter steers sold 1.00-2.00 higher on good demand. Non-traditional slaughter steers sold steady to 1.00 higher on moderate demand. Holstein slaughter steers sold 1.00-2.00 higher on moderate demand. Slaughter heifers sold 1.00-2.00 higher on a better test and moderate demand. Slaughter cows sold 1.00-2.00 lower. Demand moderate. Not enough slaughter bulls for a market test. Number 1 and 2 Graded Holstein Bull calves weighing over 90 lbs traded mostly 10.00-20.00 higher while lighter calves, Number 3, and Utility calves traded steady to 20.00 lower. Holstein Heifer calves traded steady to weak on another light test. Ag Market News LLC under the USDA-QSA-LMAR program graded 310 head for Thursday's sale. Offerings included 182 slaughter steers, 45 slaughter heifers, 328 slaughter cows,14 slaughter bulls, 28 miscellaneous cattle, and 477 calves.
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Low | 1,648 | 75.80 | 1,250 | 5thin |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | Low | 1,708 | 65.60 | 1,121 | 40 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Low | 1,419 | 59.63 | 846 | 86 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Very Low | 1,246 | 48.45 | 604 | 104 |
| Dairy Steers | Choice and Prime | Average | 1,545 | 91.00 | 1,406 | 2thin |
| Dairy Steers | Choice | Average | 1,638 | 80.35 | 1,316 | 19 |
| Dairy Steers | Select | Average | 1,568 | 75.18 | 1,179 | 14 |
| Heifers | Choice | Average | 1,490 | 113.37 | 1,689 | 2thin |
| Heifers | Select | Average | 1,362 | 105.80 | 1,441 | 12 |
| Steers | Choice and Prime | Average | 1,430 | 117.46 | 1,680 | 23 |
| Steers | Choice | Average | 1,515 | 113.35 | 1,717 | 61 |
| Steers | Select | High | 1,466 | 109.17 | 1,601 | 18 |
| Class | Grade | Avg wt | Price | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | Number 1 | 108 | 81.43/cwt | 21 |
| Bulls | Number 2 | 100 | 71.97/cwt | 87 |
| Bulls | Number 3 | 96 | 31.65/cwt | 109 |
| Bulls | Utility | 88 | 12.95/cwt | 83 |
| Heifers | Number 2 | 87 | 29.43/cwt | 16 |
| Heifers | Number 3 | 84 | 9.28/cwt | 18 |
| Heifers | Utility/Non-Tubing | 79 | 5.67/cwt | 15 |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | Number 1 | — | 88 | 40.00/cwt | 40.00–40.00 | 35 | 1 |
| Bulls | Number 1 | — | 125 | 75.00/cwt | 75.00–75.00 | 94 | 3 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,185 | 36.24/cwt | 32.00–40.00 | 429 | 12 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,653 | 55.57/cwt | 53.00–59.50 | 919 | 6 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,232 | 46.13/cwt | 41.00–49.00 | 568 | 46 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,808 | 65.31/cwt | 60.00–74.00 | 1,181 | 2 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,375 | 53.97/cwt | 51.00–56.50 | 742 | 29 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,518 | 68.46/cwt | 66.00–76.50 | 1,039 | 13 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,303 | 57.98/cwt | 57.00–59.50 | 755 | 10 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,735 | 69.16/cwt | 67.00–73.00 | 1,200 | 19 |
| Steers | SelectNon-Traditional | — | 1,285 | 119.00/cwt | 119.00–119.00 | 1,529 | 1 |
| Bulls | — | — | 2,080 | 90.50/cwt | 90.50–90.50 | 1,882 | 1 |
| Dairy Steers | Select | — | 1,568 | 75.18/cwt | 70.00–79.00 | 1,179 | 14 |
| Dairy Steers | Choice and Prime | — | 1,545 | 91.00/cwt | 91.00–91.00 | 1,406 | 2 |
| Dairy Steers | ChoiceHeavy Weight | — | 1,995 | 70.50/cwt | 70.50–70.50 | 1,406 | 5 |
| Dairy Steers | Choice | — | 1,511 | 83.87/cwt | 81.00–87.00 | 1,267 | 14 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,269 | 52.84/cwt | 50.00–56.00 | 671 | 36 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,419 | 60.76/cwt | 57.00–64.50 | 862 | 44 |
| Steers | Select | — | 1,477 | 108.59/cwt | 104.00–110.00 | 1,604 | 17 |
| Steers | Choice and PrimeNon-Traditional | — | 1,431 | 117.69/cwt | 117.00–120.00 | 1,684 | 18 |
| Steers | Choice and Prime | — | 1,428 | 116.63/cwt | 116.00–119.00 | 1,665 | 5 |
| Steers | ChoiceNon-Traditional | — | 1,491 | 113.57/cwt | 107.00–116.00 | 1,693 | 37 |
| Steers | Choice | — | 1,552 | 113.00/cwt | 111.00–115.50 | 1,754 | 24 |
| Heifers | Select | — | 1,362 | 105.80/cwt | 104.00–108.00 | 1,441 | 12 |
| Heifers | Choice | — | 1,490 | 113.37/cwt | 112.00–115.00 | 1,689 | 2 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,697 | 65.10/cwt | 63.00–66.50 | 1,105 | 15 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,273 | 78.95/cwt | 78.00–79.50 | 1,005 | 2 |
| Heifers | Utility/Non-Tubing | — | 70 | 5.00/cwt | 5.00–5.00 | 4 | 7 |
| Heifers | Utility/Non-Tubing | — | 85 | 5.00/cwt | 5.00–5.00 | 4 | 4 |
| Heifers | Utility/Non-Tubing | — | 60 | 5.00/cwt | 5.00–5.00 | 3 | 2 |
| Heifers | Utility/Non-Tubing | — | 126 | 10.00/cwt | 10.00–10.00 | 13 | 1 |
| Heifers | Utility/Non-Tubing | — | 110 | 10.00/cwt | 10.00–10.00 | 11 | 1 |
| Heifers | Number 3 | — | 83 | 10.28/cwt | 5.00–15.00 | 9 | 7 |
| Heifers | Number 3 | — | 90 | 8.00/cwt | 5.00–15.00 | 7 | 5 |
| Heifers | Number 3 | — | 73 | 8.01/cwt | 5.00–10.00 | 6 | 5 |
| Heifers | Number 3 | — | 120 | 15.00/cwt | 15.00–15.00 | 18 | 1 |
| Heifers | Number 2 | — | 84 | 27.08/cwt | 20.00–35.00 | 23 | 10 |
| Heifers | Number 2 | — | 92 | 33.36/cwt | 20.00–45.00 | 31 | 6 |
| Bulls | Utility | — | 85 | 15.00/cwt | 15.00–15.00 | 13 | 31 |
| Bulls | Utility | — | 95 | 15.00/cwt | 15.00–15.00 | 14 | 27 |
| Bulls | Utility | — | 70 | 5.00/cwt | 5.00–5.00 | 4 | 17 |
| Bulls | Utility | — | 110 | 15.00/cwt | 15.00–15.00 | 17 | 8 |
| Bulls | Number 3 | — | 95 | 35.00/cwt | 35.00–35.00 | 33 | 40 |
| Bulls | Number 3 | — | 110 | 40.00/cwt | 40.00–40.00 | 44 | 36 |
| Bulls | Number 3 | — | 85 | 20.00/cwt | 20.00–20.00 | 17 | 28 |
| Bulls | Number 3 | — | 70 | 10.00/cwt | 10.00–10.00 | 7 | 5 |
| Bulls | Number 2 | — | 98 | 82.00/cwt | 82.00–82.00 | 80 | 33 |
| Bulls | Number 2 | — | 105 | 82.00/cwt | 82.00–82.00 | 86 | 25 |
| Bulls | Number 2 | — | 87 | 35.60/cwt | 32.00–37.00 | 31 | 17 |
| Bulls | Number 2 | — | 115 | 75.00/cwt | 75.00–75.00 | 86 | 11 |
| Bulls | Number 2 | — | 122 | 75.00/cwt | 75.00–75.00 | 92 | 1 |
| Bulls | Number 1 | — | 105 | 85.00/cwt | 85.00–85.00 | 89 | 7 |
| Bulls | Number 1 | — | 115 | 85.00/cwt | 85.00–85.00 | 98 | 6 |
| Bulls | Number 1 | — | 95 | 85.00/cwt | 85.00–85.00 | 81 | 4 |
Compared to last week, Slaughter steers sold 1.00-2.00 higher on good demand. Non-traditional slaughter steers sold steady to 1.00 higher on moderate demand. Holstein slaughter steers sold 1.00-2.00 higher on moderate demand. Slaughter heifers sold 1.00-2.00 higher on a better test and moderate demand. Slaughter cows sold 1.00-2.00 lower. Demand moderate. Not enough slaughter bulls for a market test. Number 1 and 2 Graded Holstein Bull calves weighing over 90 lbs traded mostly 10.00-20.00 higher while lighter calves, Number 3, and Utility calves traded steady to 20.00 lower. Holstein Heifer calves traded steady to weak on another light test. Ag Market News LLC under the USDA-QSA-LMAR program graded 310 head for Thursday's sale. Offerings included 182 slaughter steers, 45 slaughter heifers, 328 slaughter cows,14 slaughter bulls, 28 miscellaneous cattle, and 477 calves.
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls — Number 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 88 | 40.00 | 40.00 |
| 3 | — | 125 | 75.00 | 75.00 |
| 7 | — | 105 | 85.00 | 85.00 |
| 6 | — | 115 | 85.00 | 85.00 |
| 4 | — | 95 | 85.00 | 85.00 |
| Bulls — Utility$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 31 | — | 85 | 15.00 | 15.00 |
| 27 | — | 95 | 15.00 | 15.00 |
| 17 | — | 70 | 5.00 | 5.00 |
| 8 | — | 110 | 15.00 | 15.00 |
| Bulls — Number 3$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 40 | — | 95 | 35.00 | 35.00 |
| 36 | — | 110 | 40.00 | 40.00 |
| 28 | — | 85 | 20.00 | 20.00 |
| 5 | — | 70 | 10.00 | 10.00 |
| Bulls — Number 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 33 | — | 98 | 82.00 | 82.00 |
| 25 | — | 105 | 82.00 | 82.00 |
| 17 | — | 87 | 32.00–37.00 | 35.60 |
| 11 | — | 115 | 75.00 | 75.00 |
| 1 | — | 122 | 75.00 | 75.00 |
| Heifers — Utility/Non-Tubing$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 7 | — | 70 | 5.00 | 5.00 |
| 4 | — | 85 | 5.00 | 5.00 |
| 2 | — | 60 | 5.00 | 5.00 |
| 1 | — | 126 | 10.00 | 10.00 |
| 1 | — | 110 | 10.00 | 10.00 |
| Heifers — Number 3$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 7 | — | 83 | 5.00–15.00 | 10.28 |
| 5 | — | 90 | 5.00–15.00 | 8.00 |
| 5 | — | 73 | 5.00–10.00 | 8.01 |
| 1 | — | 120 | 15.00 | 15.00 |
| Heifers — Number 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 10 | — | 84 | 20.00–35.00 | 27.08 |
| 6 | — | 92 | 20.00–45.00 | 33.36 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 12 | — | 1,185 | 32.00–40.00 | 36.24 |
| 46 | — | 1,232 | 41.00–49.00 | 46.13 |
| 10 | — | 1,303 | 57.00–59.50 | 57.98 |
| 36 | — | 1,269 | 50.00–56.00 | 52.84 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 6 | — | 1,653 | 53.00–59.50 | 55.57 |
| 19 | — | 1,735 | 67.00–73.00 | 69.16 |
| 15 | — | 1,697 | 63.00–66.50 | 65.10 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 29 | — | 1,375 | 51.00–56.50 | 53.97 |
| 13 | — | 1,518 | 66.00–76.50 | 68.46 |
| 44 | — | 1,419 | 57.00–64.50 | 60.76 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 1,808 | 60.00–74.00 | 65.31 |
| 1 | — | 2,080 | 90.50 | 90.50 |
| 2 | — | 1,273 | 78.00–79.50 | 78.95 |
| Steers — Select · Non-Traditional$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,285 | 119.00 | 119.00 |
| Steers — Select$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 17 | — | 1,477 | 104.00–110.00 | 108.59 |
| Steers — Choice and Prime · Non-Traditional$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 18 | — | 1,431 | 117.00–120.00 | 117.69 |
| Steers — Choice and Prime$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | — | 1,428 | 116.00–119.00 | 116.63 |
| Steers — Choice · Non-Traditional$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 37 | — | 1,491 | 107.00–116.00 | 113.57 |
| Steers — Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 24 | — | 1,552 | 111.00–115.50 | 113.00 |
| Dairy Steers — Select$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 14 | — | 1,568 | 70.00–79.00 | 75.18 |
| Dairy Steers — Choice and Prime$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 1,545 | 91.00 | 91.00 |
| Dairy Steers — Choice · Heavy Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | — | 1,995 | 70.50 | 70.50 |
| Dairy Steers — Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 14 | — | 1,511 | 81.00–87.00 | 83.87 |
| Heifers — Select$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 12 | — | 1,362 | 104.00–108.00 | 105.80 |
| Heifers — Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 1,490 | 112.00–115.00 | 113.37 |