Compared to last week: Feeder steers and heifers traded mostly steady to 1.00 lower. Steer and heifer calves traded firm to 2.00 higher. Slaughter cows and bulls were firm to 2.00 higher on limited comparable sales from the previous week. Trading activity was moderate to active on moderate buyer demand. Above average temperatures for this time of year accompanied by high winds have continued to dry out soil moisture and diminish winter grazing. As a result, more cattle are being sent to growyards.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large 1 | 623 | 150.54 | 938 | 307 |
| Medium and Large 1-2 | 623 | 143.74 | 896 | 147 |
| Small and Medium 2-3 | 410 | 106.00 | 435 | 9thin |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Low | 1,443 | 69.71 | 1,006 | 6thin |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | Average | 1,557 | 69.74 | 1,086 | 6thin |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Low | 1,300 | 64.73 | 842 | 10 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Very Low | 1,040 | 50.53 | 526 | 21 |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,557 | 69.74/cwt | 68.00–70.50 | 1,086 | 6 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,205 | 60.33/cwt | 60.00–60.50 | 727 | 3 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,341 | 66.62/cwt | 65.00–68.50 | 893 | 7 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,095 | 39.54/cwt | 35.00–44.00 | 433 | 2 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,137 | 60.56/cwt | 58.00–63.00 | 689 | 5 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Light Weight | — | 845 | 38.51/cwt | 35.00–40.00 | 325 | 4 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2Fleshy | — | 686 | 125.00/cwt | 125.00–125.00 | 858 | 8 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 325 | 168.00/cwt | 168.00–168.00 | 546 | 2 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Light Weight | — | 885 | 52.95/cwt | 50.50–58.00 | 469 | 5 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,311 | 67.55/cwt | 66.50–70.00 | 886 | 5 |
| Bulls | — | — | 2,100 | 80.50/cwt | 80.50–80.50 | 1,691 | 1 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,121 | 76.95/cwt | 67.00–105.00 | 863 | 24 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 734 | 85.30/cwt | 70.00–88.00 | 626 | 17 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,441 | 1,025.87/cwt | 975.00–1,050.00 | 14,783 | 16 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,152 | 1,138.19/cwt | 935.00–1,200.00 | 13,112 | 4 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 481 | 141.00/cwt | 141.00–141.00 | 678 | 6 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 647 | 145.09/cwt | 140.00–146.50 | 939 | 72 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 535 | 155.74/cwt | 154.00–157.50 | 833 | 37 |
| Heifers | Small and Medium 2-3 | — | 410 | 106.00/cwt | 106.00–106.00 | 435 | 9 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 607 | 153.77/cwt | 153.50–154.75 | 933 | 76 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 457 | 161.00/cwt | 161.00–161.00 | 736 | 3 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 340 | 168.00/cwt | 168.00–168.00 | 571 | 2 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 562 | 149.00/cwt | 149.00–149.00 | 837 | 27 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 878 | 124.17/cwt | 123.00–125.00 | 1,090 | 7 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 750 | 140.00/cwt | 140.00–140.00 | 1,050 | 5 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 623 | 135.97/cwt | 130.00–143.00 | 847 | 21 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 578 | 145.00/cwt | 145.00–145.00 | 838 | 16 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 441 | 168.00/cwt | 168.00–168.00 | 741 | 23 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 829 | 126.00/cwt | 126.00–126.00 | 1,045 | 6 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 382 | 173.03/cwt | 169.00–175.00 | 661 | 12 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 388 | 164.00/cwt | 164.00–164.00 | 636 | 3 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 663 | 161.06/cwt | 160.00–161.50 | 1,068 | 17 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 481 | 183.29/cwt | 180.00–184.00 | 882 | 17 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Fleshy | — | 627 | 154.59/cwt | 154.00–156.00 | 969 | 21 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Fleshy | — | 692 | 151.50/cwt | 151.50–151.50 | 1,048 | 17 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 754 | 147.00/cwt | 147.00–147.00 | 1,108 | 58 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 436 | 151.00/cwt | 151.00–151.00 | 658 | 11 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 299 | 214.00/cwt | 214.00–214.00 | 640 | 9 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 754 | 146.67/cwt | 145.00–147.50 | 1,106 | 6 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 618 | 162.66/cwt | 160.00–165.50 | 1,005 | 28 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 780 | 154.17/cwt | 150.50–155.50 | 1,203 | 102 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 2 | — | 585 | 159.00/cwt | 159.00–159.00 | 930 | 6 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 2 | — | 762 | 139.00/cwt | 139.00–139.00 | 1,059 | 5 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 654 | 156.00/cwt | 156.00–156.00 | 1,020 | 5 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 805 | 146.00/cwt | 146.00–146.00 | 1,175 | 3 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 396 | 187.84/cwt | 186.00–188.00 | 744 | 23 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 621 | 154.22/cwt | 147.00–156.00 | 958 | 10 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 2 | — | 366 | 166.00/cwt | 166.00–166.00 | 608 | 5 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 487 | 180.00/cwt | 180.00–180.00 | 877 | 15 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 563 | 161.00/cwt | 161.00–161.00 | 906 | 3 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 517 | 171.97/cwt | 163.00–174.00 | 889 | 21 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,001 | 131.00/cwt | 131.00–131.00 | 1,311 | 6 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 721 | 151.00/cwt | 151.00–151.00 | 1,089 | 4 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 326 | 208.00/cwt | 208.00–208.00 | 678 | 4 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,232 | 52.11/cwt | 42.00–57.00 | 642 | 5 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 405 | 191.00/cwt | 191.00–191.00 | 774 | 1 |
| Dairy Heifers | Large 3 | — | 733 | 50.86/cwt | 45.00–54.50 | 373 | 3 |
| Dairy Heifers | Large 3 | — | 885 | 50.00/cwt | 50.00–50.00 | 443 | 1 |
| Dairy Heifers | Large 3 | — | 815 | 58.00/cwt | 58.00–58.00 | 473 | 1 |
| Dairy Heifers | Large 3 | — | 760 | 37.00/cwt | 37.00–37.00 | 281 | 1 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Fleshy | — | 797 | 138.00/cwt | 138.00–138.00 | 1,100 | 26 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Fleshy | — | 662 | 143.00/cwt | 143.00–143.00 | 947 | 33 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 735 | 120.00/cwt | 120.00–120.00 | 882 | 5 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 810 | 115.50/cwt | 115.50–115.50 | 936 | 1 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 490 | 160.00/cwt | 160.00–160.00 | 784 | 1 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1Thin Fleshed | — | 293 | 217.00/cwt | 217.00–217.00 | 636 | 5 |
Compared to last week: Feeder steers and heifers traded mostly steady to 1.00 lower. Steer and heifer calves traded firm to 2.00 higher. Slaughter cows and bulls were firm to 2.00 higher on limited comparable sales from the previous week. Trading activity was moderate to active on moderate buyer demand. Above average temperatures for this time of year accompanied by high winds have continued to dry out soil moisture and diminish winter grazing. As a result, more cattle are being sent to growyards.
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 6 | — | 1,557 | 68.00–70.50 | 69.74 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 1,205 | 60.00–60.50 | 60.33 |
| 7 | — | 1,341 | 65.00–68.50 | 66.62 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 1,095 | 35.00–44.00 | 39.54 |
| 5 | — | 1,137 | 58.00–63.00 | 60.56 |
| 5 | — | 1,232 | 42.00–57.00 | 52.11 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 845 | 35.00–40.00 | 38.51 |
| 5 | — | 885 | 50.50–58.00 | 52.95 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | — | 1,311 | 66.50–70.00 | 67.55 |
| 1 | — | 2,100 | 80.50 | 80.50 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2 · Fleshy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 8 | — | 686 | 125.00 | 125.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 325 | 168.00 | 168.00 |
| 6 | — | 481 | 141.00 | 141.00 |
| 72 | — | 647 | 140.00–146.50 | 145.09 |
| 27 | — | 562 | 149.00 | 149.00 |
| 7 | — | 878 | 123.00–125.00 | 124.17 |
| 5 | — | 750 | 140.00 | 140.00 |
| 6 | — | 829 | 126.00 | 126.00 |
| 3 | — | 388 | 164.00 | 164.00 |
| 11 | — | 436 | 151.00 | 151.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 37 | — | 535 | 154.00–157.50 | 155.74 |
| 76 | — | 607 | 153.50–154.75 | 153.77 |
| 3 | — | 457 | 161.00 | 161.00 |
| 2 | — | 340 | 168.00 | 168.00 |
| 23 | — | 441 | 168.00 | 168.00 |
| 12 | — | 382 | 169.00–175.00 | 173.03 |
| 58 | — | 754 | 147.00 | 147.00 |
| Heifers — Small and Medium 2-3$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 9 | — | 410 | 106.00 | 106.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 21 | — | 623 | 130.00–143.00 | 135.97 |
| 16 | — | 578 | 145.00 | 145.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1 · Fleshy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 26 | — | 797 | 138.00 | 138.00 |
| 33 | — | 662 | 143.00 | 143.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 17 | — | 663 | 160.00–161.50 | 161.06 |
| 17 | — | 481 | 180.00–184.00 | 183.29 |
| 28 | — | 618 | 160.00–165.50 | 162.66 |
| 102 | — | 780 | 150.50–155.50 | 154.17 |
| 3 | — | 563 | 161.00 | 161.00 |
| 21 | — | 517 | 163.00–174.00 | 171.97 |
| 6 | — | 1,001 | 131.00 | 131.00 |
| 4 | — | 721 | 151.00 | 151.00 |
| 4 | — | 326 | 208.00 | 208.00 |
| 1 | — | 405 | 191.00 | 191.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1 · Fleshy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 21 | — | 627 | 154.00–156.00 | 154.59 |
| 17 | — | 692 | 151.50 | 151.50 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 9 | — | 299 | 214.00 | 214.00 |
| 6 | — | 754 | 145.00–147.50 | 146.67 |
| 5 | — | 654 | 156.00 | 156.00 |
| 3 | — | 805 | 146.00 | 146.00 |
| 23 | — | 396 | 186.00–188.00 | 187.84 |
| 10 | — | 621 | 147.00–156.00 | 154.22 |
| 15 | — | 487 | 180.00 | 180.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 6 | — | 585 | 159.00 | 159.00 |
| 5 | — | 762 | 139.00 | 139.00 |
| 5 | — | 366 | 166.00 | 166.00 |
| Dairy Heifers — Large 3$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 733 | 45.00–54.50 | 50.86 |
| 1 | — | 885 | 50.00 | 50.00 |
| 1 | — | 815 | 58.00 | 58.00 |
| 1 | — | 760 | 37.00 | 37.00 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | — | 735 | 120.00 | 120.00 |
| 1 | — | 810 | 115.50 | 115.50 |
| 1 | — | 490 | 160.00 | 160.00 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1 · Thin Fleshed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | — | 293 | 217.00 | 217.00 |
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 24 | — | 1,121 | 67.00–105.00 | 76.95 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 17 | — | 734 | 70.00–88.00 | 85.30 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 16 | — | 1,441 | 975.00–1,050.00 | 1,025.87 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 4 | — | 1,152 | 935.00–1,200.00 | 1,138.19 |