Compared to last week, Traditional and non-traditional slaughter steers sold 7.00-8.00 lower on moderate demand. Holstein slaughter steers not tested last week so no comparison. Slaughter heifers sold 5.00-6.00 lower on a very light test. Slaughter cows sold 2.00-3.00 lower on moderate demand. Slaughter bulls sold 2.00-3.00 lower on a very light test. Graded Holstein Bull calves traded mostly steady with some firmness, up to 10.00 higher, noted in Number 1 and 2 Bull calves weighing 90-105 lbs. Holstein Heifer calves traded mostly steady. Ag Market News LLC under the USDA-QSA-LMAR program graded 363 head for Thursday's sale.
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Low | 1,429 | 71.47 | 1,022 | 11 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | Average | 1,781 | 61.35 | 1,093 | 65 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Average | 1,384 | 56.60 | 783 | 111 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Average | 1,289 | 48.12 | 620 | 101 |
| Dairy Steers | Choice and Prime | Average | 1,555 | 88.00 | 1,368 | 1thin |
| Dairy Steers | Choice | Average | 1,547 | 81.50 | 1,261 | 3thin |
| Dairy Steers | Select | Average | 1,494 | 77.23 | 1,154 | 6thin |
| Heifers | Choice and Prime | Average | 1,395 | 103.09 | 1,438 | 2thin |
| Heifers | Choice | Average | 1,311 | 98.27 | 1,288 | 4thin |
| Heifers | Select | Average | 1,338 | 92.52 | 1,238 | 2thin |
| Steers | Choice and Prime | Average | 1,665 | 104.25 | 1,736 | 2thin |
| Steers | Choice | Average | 1,439 | 104.04 | 1,497 | 64 |
| Steers | Select | High | 1,372 | 99.16 | 1,361 | 31 |
| Class | Grade | Avg wt | Price | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | Number 1 | 103 | 47.44/cwt | 88 |
| Bulls | Number 2 | 96 | 37.54/cwt | 115 |
| Bulls | Number 3 | 93 | 23.76/cwt | 105 |
| Bulls | Utility | 86 | 12.49/cwt | 49 |
| Heifers | Number 1 | 87 | 21.67/cwt | 3 |
| Heifers | Number 2 | 89 | 14.84/cwt | 17 |
| Heifers | Number 3 | 82 | 11.93/cwt | 25 |
| Heifers | Utility/Non-Tubing | 69 | 7.45/cwt | 19 |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heifers | Number 2 | — | 82 | 14.12/cwt | 12.00–15.00 | 12 | 10 |
| Heifers | Number 2 | — | 103 | 14.71/cwt | 12.00–20.00 | 15 | 3 |
| Heifers | Number 2 | — | 90 | 17.33/cwt | 15.00–20.00 | 16 | 3 |
| Heifers | Number 2 | — | 110 | 15.00/cwt | 15.00–15.00 | 17 | 1 |
| Heifers | Number 1 | — | 83 | 20.00/cwt | 20.00–20.00 | 17 | 2 |
| Heifers | Utility/Non-Tubing | — | 55 | 5.00/cwt | 5.00–5.00 | 3 | 2 |
| Heifers | Utility/Non-Tubing | — | 45 | 5.00/cwt | 5.00–5.00 | 2 | 1 |
| Heifers | Number 3 | — | 82 | 12.08/cwt | 10.00–15.00 | 10 | 15 |
| Heifers | Number 3 | — | 75 | 10.00/cwt | 10.00–10.00 | 8 | 6 |
| Heifers | Number 3 | — | 91 | 14.26/cwt | 12.00–15.00 | 13 | 4 |
| Heifers | Number 1 | — | 95 | 25.00/cwt | 25.00–25.00 | 24 | 1 |
| Bulls | Utility | — | 85 | 12.00/cwt | 12.00–12.00 | 10 | 16 |
| Bulls | Utility | — | 70 | 10.00/cwt | 10.00–10.00 | 7 | 15 |
| Bulls | Utility | — | 95 | 15.00/cwt | 15.00–15.00 | 14 | 11 |
| Bulls | Utility | — | 110 | 15.00/cwt | 15.00–15.00 | 17 | 7 |
| Bulls | Number 3 | — | 95 | 25.53/cwt | 25.00–27.00 | 24 | 34 |
| Bulls | Number 3 | — | 85 | 19.30/cwt | 17.00–20.00 | 16 | 30 |
| Bulls | Number 3 | — | 110 | 32.00/cwt | 32.00–32.00 | 35 | 29 |
| Bulls | Number 3 | — | 70 | 10.00/cwt | 10.00–10.00 | 7 | 12 |
| Bulls | Number 2 | — | 86 | 24.67/cwt | 20.00–30.00 | 21 | 42 |
| Bulls | Number 2 | — | 97 | 44.96/cwt | 40.00–50.00 | 44 | 35 |
| Bulls | Number 2 | — | 105 | 47.21/cwt | 45.00–50.00 | 50 | 31 |
| Bulls | Number 2 | — | 125 | 40.00/cwt | 40.00–40.00 | 50 | 3 |
| Bulls | Number 2 | — | 115 | 47.00/cwt | 47.00–47.00 | 54 | 2 |
| Bulls | Number 2 | — | 76 | 15.00/cwt | 15.00–15.00 | 11 | 2 |
| Bulls | Number 1 | — | 105 | 52.00/cwt | 52.00–52.00 | 55 | 35 |
| Bulls | Number 1 | — | 95 | 47.00/cwt | 47.00–47.00 | 45 | 25 |
| Bulls | Number 1 | — | 115 | 55.00/cwt | 55.00–55.00 | 63 | 12 |
| Bulls | Number 1 | — | 85 | 25.00/cwt | 25.00–25.00 | 21 | 10 |
| Bulls | Number 1 | — | 125 | 45.00/cwt | 45.00–45.00 | 56 | 6 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,359 | 52.36/cwt | 50.00–56.00 | 712 | 39 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,234 | 46.44/cwt | 43.00–49.00 | 573 | 39 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,214 | 39.51/cwt | 36.00–42.00 | 480 | 18 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,441 | 59.11/cwt | 57.00–63.00 | 852 | 5 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,813 | 61.54/cwt | 57.00–64.50 | 1,116 | 40 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,845 | 66.40/cwt | 65.00–68.50 | 1,225 | 14 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,585 | 54.21/cwt | 50.00–56.00 | 859 | 11 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,297 | 55.78/cwt | 53.00–58.50 | 723 | 45 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,485 | 61.06/cwt | 59.00–64.00 | 907 | 43 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,366 | 49.89/cwt | 45.00–52.00 | 681 | 23 |
| Heifers | Choice and Prime | — | 1,395 | 103.09/cwt | 102.00–104.00 | 1,438 | 2 |
| Steers | Choice and PrimeHeavy Weight | — | 1,720 | 102.00/cwt | 102.00–102.00 | 1,754 | 1 |
| Steers | Choice and Prime | — | 1,610 | 106.50/cwt | 106.50–106.50 | 1,715 | 1 |
| Dairy Steers | Choice and Prime | — | 1,555 | 88.00/cwt | 88.00–88.00 | 1,368 | 1 |
| Dairy Steers | Select | — | 1,494 | 77.23/cwt | 74.00–80.00 | 1,154 | 6 |
| Dairy Steers | Choice | — | 1,547 | 81.50/cwt | 81.00–82.00 | 1,261 | 3 |
| Steers | SelectNon-Traditional | — | 1,325 | 115.00/cwt | 115.00–115.00 | 1,524 | 1 |
| Steers | Select | — | 1,374 | 98.63/cwt | 92.00–102.00 | 1,355 | 30 |
| Steers | ChoiceNon-Traditional | — | 1,435 | 104.46/cwt | 98.00–110.00 | 1,499 | 41 |
| Steers | Choice | — | 1,445 | 103.30/cwt | 102.00–105.00 | 1,493 | 23 |
| Heifers | Select | — | 1,338 | 92.52/cwt | 91.00–94.00 | 1,238 | 2 |
| Heifers | Choice | — | 1,311 | 98.27/cwt | 96.00–99.00 | 1,288 | 4 |
| Bulls | —Non-Traditional | — | 1,195 | 60.00/cwt | 60.00–60.00 | 717 | 1 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,470 | 77.50/cwt | 77.50–77.50 | 1,139 | 1 |
| Bulls | —Non-Traditional | — | 1,404 | 70.95/cwt | 69.00–73.00 | 996 | 6 |
| Bulls | —Non-Traditional | — | 1,545 | 74.32/cwt | 72.00–76.00 | 1,148 | 3 |
| Heifers | Utility/Non-Tubing | — | 66 | 6.38/cwt | 5.00–8.00 | 4 | 9 |
| Heifers | Utility/Non-Tubing | — | 70 | 6.67/cwt | 5.00–10.00 | 5 | 3 |
| Heifers | Utility/Non-Tubing | — | 92 | 13.53/cwt | 12.00–15.00 | 12 | 2 |
| Heifers | Utility/Non-Tubing | — | 83 | 11.04/cwt | 10.00–12.00 | 9 | 2 |
Compared to last week, Traditional and non-traditional slaughter steers sold 7.00-8.00 lower on moderate demand. Holstein slaughter steers not tested last week so no comparison. Slaughter heifers sold 5.00-6.00 lower on a very light test. Slaughter cows sold 2.00-3.00 lower on moderate demand. Slaughter bulls sold 2.00-3.00 lower on a very light test. Graded Holstein Bull calves traded mostly steady with some firmness, up to 10.00 higher, noted in Number 1 and 2 Bull calves weighing 90-105 lbs. Holstein Heifer calves traded mostly steady. Ag Market News LLC under the USDA-QSA-LMAR program graded 363 head for Thursday's sale.
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heifers — Number 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 10 | — | 82 | 12.00–15.00 | 14.12 |
| 3 | — | 103 | 12.00–20.00 | 14.71 |
| 3 | — | 90 | 15.00–20.00 | 17.33 |
| 1 | — | 110 | 15.00 | 15.00 |
| Heifers — Number 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 83 | 20.00 | 20.00 |
| 1 | — | 95 | 25.00 | 25.00 |
| Heifers — Utility/Non-Tubing$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 55 | 5.00 | 5.00 |
| 1 | — | 45 | 5.00 | 5.00 |
| 9 | — | 66 | 5.00–8.00 | 6.38 |
| 3 | — | 70 | 5.00–10.00 | 6.67 |
| 2 | — | 92 | 12.00–15.00 | 13.53 |
| 2 | — | 83 | 10.00–12.00 | 11.04 |
| Heifers — Number 3$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 15 | — | 82 | 10.00–15.00 | 12.08 |
| 6 | — | 75 | 10.00 | 10.00 |
| 4 | — | 91 | 12.00–15.00 | 14.26 |
| Bulls — Utility$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 16 | — | 85 | 12.00 | 12.00 |
| 15 | — | 70 | 10.00 | 10.00 |
| 11 | — | 95 | 15.00 | 15.00 |
| 7 | — | 110 | 15.00 | 15.00 |
| Bulls — Number 3$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 34 | — | 95 | 25.00–27.00 | 25.53 |
| 30 | — | 85 | 17.00–20.00 | 19.30 |
| 29 | — | 110 | 32.00 | 32.00 |
| 12 | — | 70 | 10.00 | 10.00 |
| Bulls — Number 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 42 | — | 86 | 20.00–30.00 | 24.67 |
| 35 | — | 97 | 40.00–50.00 | 44.96 |
| 31 | — | 105 | 45.00–50.00 | 47.21 |
| 3 | — | 125 | 40.00 | 40.00 |
| 2 | — | 115 | 47.00 | 47.00 |
| 2 | — | 76 | 15.00 | 15.00 |
| Bulls — Number 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 35 | — | 105 | 52.00 | 52.00 |
| 25 | — | 95 | 47.00 | 47.00 |
| 12 | — | 115 | 55.00 | 55.00 |
| 10 | — | 85 | 25.00 | 25.00 |
| 6 | — | 125 | 45.00 | 45.00 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 39 | — | 1,359 | 50.00–56.00 | 52.36 |
| 39 | — | 1,234 | 43.00–49.00 | 46.44 |
| 18 | — | 1,214 | 36.00–42.00 | 39.51 |
| 5 | — | 1,441 | 57.00–63.00 | 59.11 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 40 | — | 1,813 | 57.00–64.50 | 61.54 |
| 14 | — | 1,845 | 65.00–68.50 | 66.40 |
| 11 | — | 1,585 | 50.00–56.00 | 54.21 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 45 | — | 1,297 | 53.00–58.50 | 55.78 |
| 43 | — | 1,485 | 59.00–64.00 | 61.06 |
| 23 | — | 1,366 | 45.00–52.00 | 49.89 |
| Heifers — Choice and Prime$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 1,395 | 102.00–104.00 | 103.09 |
| Heifers — Select$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 1,338 | 91.00–94.00 | 92.52 |
| Heifers — Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 1,311 | 96.00–99.00 | 98.27 |
| Steers — Choice and Prime · Heavy Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,720 | 102.00 | 102.00 |
| Steers — Choice and Prime$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,610 | 106.50 | 106.50 |
| Steers — Select · Non-Traditional$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,325 | 115.00 | 115.00 |
| Steers — Select$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 30 | — | 1,374 | 92.00–102.00 | 98.63 |
| Steers — Choice · Non-Traditional$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 41 | — | 1,435 | 98.00–110.00 | 104.46 |
| Steers — Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 23 | — | 1,445 | 102.00–105.00 | 103.30 |
| Dairy Steers — Choice and Prime$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,555 | 88.00 | 88.00 |
| Dairy Steers — Select$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 6 | — | 1,494 | 74.00–80.00 | 77.23 |
| Dairy Steers — Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 1,547 | 81.00–82.00 | 81.50 |
| Bulls — Non-Traditional$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,195 | 60.00 | 60.00 |
| 6 | — | 1,404 | 69.00–73.00 | 70.95 |
| 3 | — | 1,545 | 72.00–76.00 | 74.32 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,470 | 77.50 | 77.50 |