Compared to two weeks ago: feeder steers from 600 lbs to 750 lbs were 6.00 to 12.00 lower, while 800 lbs to 849 lbs steers were steady with lower undertones noted. Feeder heifers from 550 lbs to 599 lbs were mostly 4.00 to 6.00 lower and the 650 lbs to 699 lbs heifers were steady with lower undertones. No other comparisons made due to the limited numbers for a comparison. Good to very good demand for the feeder cattle and replacement heifers in today's auction. Overall, flesh conditions were attractive as most cattle were in light to moderate flesh conditions. Several multiple loads of one owner cattle attracted much buyer interest and resulted in an active market. There were more order buyers in the seats today than two weeks ago, while the internet buyers gave the market an extra boost. A continual downward movement in the futures market this past week continues to create a head wind for feed yards and back grounding operations. Cattle on feed report today came out about as expected, with much lower placements creating a glimmer of hope in the future for the cattle feeding industry. Next feeder cattle auction will be in two weeks, May 8th, expecting a large run of high quality feeder cattle and fancy replacement heifers.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large 1-2 | 559 | 149.86 | 837 | 29 |
| Medium and Large 1 | 824 | 131.00 | 1,079 | 3,280 |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 475 | 144.25/cwt | 142.00–146.00 | 685 | 20 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 863 | 120.00/cwt | 120.00–120.00 | 1,036 | 72 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 731 | 130.00/cwt | 130.00–130.00 | 950 | 94 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 768 | 126.49/cwt | 119.00–128.50 | 971 | 99 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 622 | 139.30/cwt | 132.00–142.00 | 866 | 114 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 923 | 120.32/cwt | 112.00–123.25 | 1,111 | 868 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 484 | 160.00/cwt | 160.00–160.00 | 774 | 8 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 587 | 146.00/cwt | 146.00–146.00 | 857 | 21 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 380 | 193.00/cwt | 193.00–193.00 | 733 | 13 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 633 | 148.09/cwt | 142.00–154.50 | 937 | 234 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,067 | 106.75/cwt | 106.75–106.75 | 1,139 | 240 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 567 | 159.33/cwt | 148.50–164.00 | 903 | 35 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 670 | 149.82/cwt | 147.00–152.50 | 1,004 | 208 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 762 | 134.80/cwt | 131.00–139.00 | 1,027 | 275 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 871 | 122.52/cwt | 116.00–125.25 | 1,067 | 356 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 740 | 141.10/cwt | 122.00–143.00 | 1,044 | 460 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 814 | 133.74/cwt | 124.50–146.00 | 1,089 | 552 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 576 | 139.00/cwt | 131.00–143.00 | 801 | 262 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 667 | 140.06/cwt | 137.00–142.50 | 934 | 285 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 681 | 121.00/cwt | 121.00–121.00 | 824 | 9 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 522 | 120.52/cwt | 115.00–134.00 | 629 | 45 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 991 | 111.00/cwt | 111.00–111.00 | 1,100 | 6 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 515 | 171.32/cwt | 162.50–175.50 | 882 | 33 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Replacement | — | 857 | 134.00/cwt | 134.00–134.00 | 1,148 | 70 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Replacement | — | 774 | 130.00/cwt | 130.00–130.00 | 1,006 | 138 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Replacement | — | 819 | 128.74/cwt | 123.50–133.50 | 1,054 | 285 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Replacement | — | 721 | 142.73/cwt | 134.00–151.00 | 1,029 | 448 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 512 | 142.00/cwt | 142.00–142.00 | 727 | 16 |
Compared to two weeks ago: feeder steers from 600 lbs to 750 lbs were 6.00 to 12.00 lower, while 800 lbs to 849 lbs steers were steady with lower undertones noted. Feeder heifers from 550 lbs to 599 lbs were mostly 4.00 to 6.00 lower and the 650 lbs to 699 lbs heifers were steady with lower undertones. No other comparisons made due to the limited numbers for a comparison. Good to very good demand for the feeder cattle and replacement heifers in today's auction. Overall, flesh conditions were attractive as most cattle were in light to moderate flesh conditions. Several multiple loads of one owner cattle attracted much buyer interest and resulted in an active market. There were more order buyers in the seats today than two weeks ago, while the internet buyers gave the market an extra boost. A continual downward movement in the futures market this past week continues to create a head wind for feed yards and back grounding operations. Cattle on feed report today came out about as expected, with much lower placements creating a glimmer of hope in the future for the cattle feeding industry. Next feeder cattle auction will be in two weeks, May 8th, expecting a large run of high quality feeder cattle and fancy replacement heifers.
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 20 | — | 475 | 142.00–146.00 | 144.25 |
| 72 | — | 863 | 120.00 | 120.00 |
| 94 | — | 731 | 130.00 | 130.00 |
| 99 | — | 768 | 119.00–128.50 | 126.49 |
| 114 | — | 622 | 132.00–142.00 | 139.30 |
| 262 | — | 576 | 131.00–143.00 | 139.00 |
| 285 | — | 667 | 137.00–142.50 | 140.06 |
| 16 | — | 512 | 142.00 | 142.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 9 | — | 681 | 121.00 | 121.00 |
| 45 | — | 522 | 115.00–134.00 | 120.52 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1 · Replacement$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 70 | — | 857 | 134.00 | 134.00 |
| 138 | — | 774 | 130.00 | 130.00 |
| 285 | — | 819 | 123.50–133.50 | 128.74 |
| 448 | — | 721 | 134.00–151.00 | 142.73 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 868 | — | 923 | 112.00–123.25 | 120.32 |
| 13 | — | 380 | 193.00 | 193.00 |
| 234 | — | 633 | 142.00–154.50 | 148.09 |
| 240 | — | 1,067 | 106.75 | 106.75 |
| 35 | — | 567 | 148.50–164.00 | 159.33 |
| 208 | — | 670 | 147.00–152.50 | 149.82 |
| 275 | — | 762 | 131.00–139.00 | 134.80 |
| 356 | — | 871 | 116.00–125.25 | 122.52 |
| 460 | — | 740 | 122.00–143.00 | 141.10 |
| 552 | — | 814 | 124.50–146.00 | 133.74 |
| 6 | — | 991 | 111.00 | 111.00 |
| 33 | — | 515 | 162.50–175.50 | 171.32 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 8 | — | 484 | 160.00 | 160.00 |
| 21 | — | 587 | 146.00 | 146.00 |