Compared to last week, slaughter steers and dairy steers sold mostly steady on a light test. Slaughter heifers sold firm on a very light test. Slaughter cows sold mostly 1.00-3.00 higher. Slaughter bulls sold steady to 2.00 higher on a very light test. Number 1 and 2 graded Holstein bull calves weighing over 90 lbs traded 30.00-50.00 higher. All other graded bull calves sold mixed from 20.00 higher to 20.00 lower. Holstein heifer calves traded mostly steady to 5.00 higher on another light test. Ag Market News LLC under the USDAQSA-LMAR program graded 314 head for Thursday's sale. Offerings included 140 slaughter steers, 65 slaughter heifers, 320 slaughter cows, 31 slaughter bulls, 26 miscellaneous cattle, and 461 calves.
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Average | 1,476 | 74.75 | 1,103 | 15 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | High | 1,597 | 54.99 | 878 | 89 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Average | 1,427 | 49.93 | 712 | 76 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Low | 1,314 | 42.79 | 562 | 100 |
| Dairy Steers | Choice and Prime | Average | 1,385 | 88.00 | 1,219 | 3thin |
| Dairy Steers | Choice | Average | 1,492 | 82.04 | 1,224 | 15 |
| Heifers | Choice and Prime | Average | 1,316 | 109.57 | 1,442 | 10 |
| Heifers | Choice | Average | 1,185 | 106.99 | 1,268 | 2thin |
| Steers | Choice and Prime | Average | 1,531 | 113.74 | 1,741 | 25 |
| Steers | Choice | Average | 1,442 | 110.37 | 1,591 | 50 |
| Steers | Select | Average | 1,404 | 106.32 | 1,493 | 13 |
| Class | Grade | Avg wt | Price | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | Number 1 | 105 | 126.38/cwt | 69 |
| Bulls | Number 2 | 99 | 120.54/cwt | 93 |
| Bulls | Number 3 | 95 | 73.43/cwt | 89 |
| Bulls | Utility | 87 | 18.41/cwt | 44 |
| Heifers | Number 1 | 100 | 35.00/cwt | 2 |
| Heifers | Number 2 | 93 | 21.66/cwt | 9 |
| Heifers | Number 3 | 81 | 11.16/cwt | 6 |
| Heifers | Utility/Non-Tubing | 76 | 10.57/cwt | 21 |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | Utility | — | 95 | 20.00/cwt | 20.00–20.00 | 19 | 11 |
| Bulls | Utility | — | 85 | 20.00/cwt | 20.00–20.00 | 17 | 12 |
| Bulls | Utility | — | 110 | 30.00/cwt | 30.00–30.00 | 33 | 7 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,463 | 51.99/cwt | 49.00–56.50 | 761 | 40 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,269 | 40.24/cwt | 36.00–44.00 | 511 | 42 |
| Bulls | Utility | — | 70 | 10.00/cwt | 10.00–10.00 | 7 | 14 |
| Heifers | Number 1 | — | 100 | 35.00/cwt | 30.00–40.00 | 35 | 2 |
| Heifers | Number 2 | — | 85 | 25.00/cwt | 25.00–25.00 | 21 | 1 |
| Heifers | Number 2 | — | 105 | 22.50/cwt | 20.00–25.00 | 24 | 2 |
| Heifers | Number 2 | — | 91 | 20.83/cwt | 20.00–25.00 | 19 | 6 |
| Bulls | Number 1 | — | 85 | 30.00/cwt | 30.00–30.00 | 26 | 4 |
| Bulls | Number 1 | — | 125 | 130.00/cwt | 130.00–130.00 | 163 | 4 |
| Bulls | Number 1 | — | 115 | 150.00/cwt | 150.00–150.00 | 173 | 17 |
| Bulls | Number 1 | — | 95 | 110.00/cwt | 110.00–110.00 | 105 | 21 |
| Bulls | Number 1 | — | 106 | 140.00/cwt | 140.00–140.00 | 148 | 23 |
| Bulls | Number 2 | — | 76 | 25.00/cwt | 25.00–25.00 | 19 | 1 |
| Bulls | Number 2 | — | 125 | 150.00/cwt | 150.00–150.00 | 188 | 2 |
| Bulls | Number 2 | — | 115 | 150.00/cwt | 150.00–150.00 | 173 | 13 |
| Bulls | Number 2 | — | 88 | 38.28/cwt | 30.00–40.00 | 34 | 22 |
| Bulls | Number 2 | — | 105 | 147.32/cwt | 142.00–152.00 | 155 | 24 |
| Bulls | Number 2 | — | 96 | 147.00/cwt | 147.00–147.00 | 141 | 31 |
| Bulls | Number 3 | — | 75 | 20.00/cwt | 20.00–20.00 | 15 | 8 |
| Bulls | Number 3 | — | 85 | 40.00/cwt | 40.00–40.00 | 34 | 22 |
| Heifers | Number 3 | — | 90 | 15.00/cwt | 15.00–15.00 | 14 | 1 |
| Heifers | Number 3 | — | 75 | 10.00/cwt | 10.00–10.00 | 8 | 2 |
| Heifers | Number 3 | — | 82 | 10.65/cwt | 10.00–12.00 | 9 | 3 |
| Heifers | Utility/Non-Tubing | — | 55 | 5.00/cwt | 5.00–5.00 | 3 | 1 |
| Heifers | Utility/Non-Tubing | — | 100 | 15.00/cwt | 15.00–15.00 | 15 | 2 |
| Heifers | Utility/Non-Tubing | — | 85 | 12.00/cwt | 12.00–12.00 | 10 | 6 |
| Heifers | Utility/Non-Tubing | — | 70 | 9.58/cwt | 5.00–10.00 | 7 | 12 |
| Bulls | Number 3 | — | 110 | 145.00/cwt | 145.00–145.00 | 160 | 23 |
| Bulls | Number 3 | — | 95 | 60.00/cwt | 60.00–60.00 | 57 | 36 |
| Bulls | —Non-Traditional | — | 1,645 | 89.09/cwt | 88.00–90.00 | 1,466 | 2 |
| Bulls | —Non-Traditional | — | 1,517 | 70.50/cwt | 68.00–74.00 | 1,069 | 3 |
| Bulls | —Non-Traditional | — | 1,459 | 76.04/cwt | 72.00–79.50 | 1,109 | 8 |
| Bulls | —Non-Traditional | — | 1,310 | 61.59/cwt | 59.00–65.00 | 807 | 2 |
| Steers | SelectNon-Traditional | — | 1,263 | 107.44/cwt | 107.00–108.00 | 1,357 | 2 |
| Dairy Steers | Choice | — | 1,492 | 82.04/cwt | 78.00–86.00 | 1,224 | 15 |
| Heifers | Choice | — | 1,185 | 106.99/cwt | 106.00–108.00 | 1,268 | 2 |
| Steers | Select | — | 1,430 | 106.12/cwt | 103.00–108.00 | 1,518 | 11 |
| Steers | Choice | — | 1,435 | 108.88/cwt | 107.00–111.00 | 1,562 | 30 |
| Steers | ChoiceNon-Traditional | — | 1,505 | 116.32/cwt | 115.00–119.00 | 1,751 | 7 |
| Steers | ChoiceNon-Traditional | — | 1,423 | 110.60/cwt | 109.00–113.00 | 1,574 | 13 |
| Steers | Choice and Prime | — | 1,420 | 113.12/cwt | 112.00–114.00 | 1,606 | 7 |
| Steers | Choice and PrimeNon-Traditional | — | 1,574 | 113.98/cwt | 111.00–117.00 | 1,794 | 18 |
| Heifers | Choice and Prime | — | 1,316 | 109.57/cwt | 108.00–111.00 | 1,442 | 10 |
| Dairy Steers | Choice and Prime | — | 1,385 | 88.00/cwt | 88.00–88.00 | 1,219 | 3 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,563 | 57.67/cwt | 56.50–60.00 | 901 | 4 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,364 | 46.38/cwt | 42.00–49.00 | 633 | 32 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,742 | 59.78/cwt | 57.50–63.50 | 1,041 | 24 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,560 | 54.92/cwt | 52.00–57.00 | 857 | 50 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,523 | 52.59/cwt | 51.00–54.00 | 801 | 6 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,204 | 31.98/cwt | 28.00–36.00 | 385 | 12 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,362 | 47.25/cwt | 44.00–51.00 | 644 | 40 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,486 | 47.58/cwt | 44.00–50.50 | 707 | 15 |
Compared to last week, slaughter steers and dairy steers sold mostly steady on a light test. Slaughter heifers sold firm on a very light test. Slaughter cows sold mostly 1.00-3.00 higher. Slaughter bulls sold steady to 2.00 higher on a very light test. Number 1 and 2 graded Holstein bull calves weighing over 90 lbs traded 30.00-50.00 higher. All other graded bull calves sold mixed from 20.00 higher to 20.00 lower. Holstein heifer calves traded mostly steady to 5.00 higher on another light test. Ag Market News LLC under the USDAQSA-LMAR program graded 314 head for Thursday's sale. Offerings included 140 slaughter steers, 65 slaughter heifers, 320 slaughter cows, 31 slaughter bulls, 26 miscellaneous cattle, and 461 calves.
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls — Utility$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 11 | — | 95 | 20.00 | 20.00 |
| 12 | — | 85 | 20.00 | 20.00 |
| 7 | — | 110 | 30.00 | 30.00 |
| 14 | — | 70 | 10.00 | 10.00 |
| Bulls — Number 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 85 | 30.00 | 30.00 |
| 4 | — | 125 | 130.00 | 130.00 |
| 17 | — | 115 | 150.00 | 150.00 |
| 21 | — | 95 | 110.00 | 110.00 |
| 23 | — | 106 | 140.00 | 140.00 |
| Bulls — Number 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 76 | 25.00 | 25.00 |
| 2 | — | 125 | 150.00 | 150.00 |
| 13 | — | 115 | 150.00 | 150.00 |
| 22 | — | 88 | 30.00–40.00 | 38.28 |
| 24 | — | 105 | 142.00–152.00 | 147.32 |
| 31 | — | 96 | 147.00 | 147.00 |
| Bulls — Number 3$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 8 | — | 75 | 20.00 | 20.00 |
| 22 | — | 85 | 40.00 | 40.00 |
| 23 | — | 110 | 145.00 | 145.00 |
| 36 | — | 95 | 60.00 | 60.00 |
| Heifers — Number 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 100 | 30.00–40.00 | 35.00 |
| Heifers — Number 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 85 | 25.00 | 25.00 |
| 2 | — | 105 | 20.00–25.00 | 22.50 |
| 6 | — | 91 | 20.00–25.00 | 20.83 |
| Heifers — Number 3$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 90 | 15.00 | 15.00 |
| 2 | — | 75 | 10.00 | 10.00 |
| 3 | — | 82 | 10.00–12.00 | 10.65 |
| Heifers — Utility/Non-Tubing$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 55 | 5.00 | 5.00 |
| 2 | — | 100 | 15.00 | 15.00 |
| 6 | — | 85 | 12.00 | 12.00 |
| 12 | — | 70 | 5.00–10.00 | 9.58 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 40 | — | 1,463 | 49.00–56.50 | 51.99 |
| 4 | — | 1,563 | 56.50–60.00 | 57.67 |
| 32 | — | 1,364 | 42.00–49.00 | 46.38 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 42 | — | 1,269 | 36.00–44.00 | 40.24 |
| 6 | — | 1,523 | 51.00–54.00 | 52.59 |
| 12 | — | 1,204 | 28.00–36.00 | 31.98 |
| 40 | — | 1,362 | 44.00–51.00 | 47.25 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 24 | — | 1,742 | 57.50–63.50 | 59.78 |
| 50 | — | 1,560 | 52.00–57.00 | 54.92 |
| 15 | — | 1,486 | 44.00–50.50 | 47.58 |
| Bulls — Non-Traditional$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 1,645 | 88.00–90.00 | 89.09 |
| 3 | — | 1,517 | 68.00–74.00 | 70.50 |
| 8 | — | 1,459 | 72.00–79.50 | 76.04 |
| 2 | — | 1,310 | 59.00–65.00 | 61.59 |
| Steers — Select · Non-Traditional$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 1,263 | 107.00–108.00 | 107.44 |
| Steers — Select$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 11 | — | 1,430 | 103.00–108.00 | 106.12 |
| Steers — Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 30 | — | 1,435 | 107.00–111.00 | 108.88 |
| Steers — Choice · Non-Traditional$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 7 | — | 1,505 | 115.00–119.00 | 116.32 |
| 13 | — | 1,423 | 109.00–113.00 | 110.60 |
| Steers — Choice and Prime$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 7 | — | 1,420 | 112.00–114.00 | 113.12 |
| Steers — Choice and Prime · Non-Traditional$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 18 | — | 1,574 | 111.00–117.00 | 113.98 |
| Dairy Steers — Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 15 | — | 1,492 | 78.00–86.00 | 82.04 |
| Dairy Steers — Choice and Prime$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 1,385 | 88.00 | 88.00 |
| Heifers — Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 1,185 | 106.00–108.00 | 106.99 |
| Heifers — Choice and Prime$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 10 | — | 1,316 | 108.00–111.00 | 109.57 |