Compared to last week: Steer and heifer calves traded mostly 1.00 to 5.00 higher. Not enough comparable sales on feeder steers and heifers for a market trend but a higher undertone was noted. Trading activity was moderate on moderate to good buyer demand. Slaughter cows and bulls traded mostly 5.00 higher. According to the US Drought Monitor, 71 percent of rangeland and pastures in Texas were rated very poor to poor condition, reflecting drought and the impact of recent blowing dust. Some much needed relief may be in sight with rain in the forecast over the weekend.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large 1 | 503 | 384.00 | 1,932 | 4thin |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Average | 1,664 | 154.42 | 2,569 | 9thin |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Low | 1,325 | 140.03 | 1,855 | 41 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | Average | 1,624 | 132.76 | 2,156 | 10 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | High | 1,119 | 131.00 | 1,466 | 9thin |
| Class | Stage | Age | Avg wt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bred Cows | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 1,330 | $2,500 | 1thin |
| Bred Cows | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | Young (2-4 yrs) | 943 | $2,333 | 3thin |
| Bred Cows | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | Aged (>8 yrs) | 1,175 | $1,950 | 1thin |
| Bred Cows | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 1,380 | $1,900 | 2thin |
| Bred Heifers | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | (<2 yrs) | 902 | $2,617 | 14 |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | — | 1,852 | 159.90/cwt | 156.00–162.50 | 2,961 | 5 |
| Bulls | —Light Weight | — | 1,308 | 149.53/cwt | 145.00–153.50 | 1,956 | 2 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,063 | 128.06/cwt | 126.00–130.00 | 1,361 | 2 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,543 | 135.09/cwt | 130.00–137.50 | 2,084 | 6 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,745 | 129.26/cwt | 128.50–129.50 | 2,256 | 4 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,120 | 142.27/cwt | 142.00–142.50 | 1,593 | 2 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | 450–500 | 474 | 366.73/cwt | 359.00–375.00 | 1,738 | 6 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | 550–600 | 594 | 294.00/cwt | 294.00–294.00 | 1,746 | 6 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,380 | 1,900.00/head | 1,900.00–1,900.00 | 1,900 | 2 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | 600–650 | 640 | 305.00/cwt | 305.00–305.00 | 1,952 | 2 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | 400–450 | 431 | 385.42/cwt | 382.00–387.00 | 1,661 | 19 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | 600–650 | 641 | 285.00/cwt | 285.00–285.00 | 1,827 | 5 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | 550–600 | 588 | 304.88/cwt | 301.00–306.50 | 1,793 | 17 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2Thin Fleshed | 650–700 | 687 | 317.00/cwt | 317.00–317.00 | 2,178 | 9 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | 600–650 | 642 | 290.00/cwt | 290.00–290.00 | 1,862 | 27 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | 650–700 | 674 | 321.07/cwt | 309.00–324.50 | 2,164 | 23 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | 700–750 | 729 | 299.00/cwt | 299.00–299.00 | 2,180 | 21 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | 350–400 | 368 | 450.00/cwt | 450.00–450.00 | 1,656 | 2 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | 750–800 | 762 | 286.00/cwt | 286.00–286.00 | 2,179 | 3 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | 1000–1050 | 1,005 | 257.00/cwt | 257.00–257.00 | 2,583 | 61 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | 600–650 | 626 | 334.00/cwt | 334.00–334.00 | 2,091 | 4 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 930 | 2,500.00/head | 2,500.00–2,500.00 | 2,500 | 1 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | 450–500 | 465 | 382.00/cwt | 382.00–382.00 | 1,776 | 24 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,175 | 1,950.00/head | 1,950.00–1,950.00 | 1,950 | 1 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,330 | 2,500.00/head | 2,500.00–2,500.00 | 2,500 | 1 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | 300–350 | 326 | 431.04/cwt | 430.00–440.00 | 1,405 | 41 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | 900–950 | 939 | 257.50/cwt | 257.50–257.50 | 2,418 | 22 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | 1000–1050 | 1,015 | 206.00/cwt | 206.00–206.00 | 2,091 | 3 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | 450–500 | 475 | 392.92/cwt | 387.00–396.00 | 1,866 | 48 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | 500–550 | 540 | 335.00/cwt | 335.00–335.00 | 1,809 | 2 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | 500–550 | 503 | 384.00/cwt | 384.00–384.00 | 1,932 | 4 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | 700–750 | 700 | 311.00/cwt | 311.00–311.00 | 2,177 | 4 |
| Bred Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 902 | 2,616.99/head | 2,600.00–2,700.00 | 2,617 | 14 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | 400–450 | 442 | 370.00/cwt | 370.00–370.00 | 1,635 | 3 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,081 | 215.61/cwt | 210.00–223.50 | 2,331 | 17 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | 800–850 | 823 | 238.00/cwt | 238.00–238.00 | 1,959 | 2 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | 750–800 | 770 | 273.00/cwt | 273.00–273.00 | 2,102 | 12 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 950 | 2,250.00/head | 2,250.00–2,250.00 | 2,250 | 2 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,250 | 195.08/cwt | 185.00–201.50 | 2,439 | 10 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | 700–750 | 713 | 245.00/cwt | 245.00–245.00 | 1,747 | 2 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | 900–950 | 947 | 242.50/cwt | 242.50–242.50 | 2,296 | 15 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Light Weight | — | 940 | 129.50/cwt | 129.50–129.50 | 1,217 | 1 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,148 | 127.50/cwt | 127.50–127.50 | 1,464 | 6 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,548 | 145.62/cwt | 144.50–146.50 | 2,254 | 2 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,416 | 137.82/cwt | 134.00–140.00 | 1,952 | 21 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,247 | 143.93/cwt | 142.50–145.25 | 1,795 | 18 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | 850–900 | 854 | 240.50/cwt | 240.50–240.50 | 2,054 | 4 |
Compared to last week: Steer and heifer calves traded mostly 1.00 to 5.00 higher. Not enough comparable sales on feeder steers and heifers for a market trend but a higher undertone was noted. Trading activity was moderate on moderate to good buyer demand. Slaughter cows and bulls traded mostly 5.00 higher. According to the US Drought Monitor, 71 percent of rangeland and pastures in Texas were rated very poor to poor condition, reflecting drought and the impact of recent blowing dust. Some much needed relief may be in sight with rain in the forecast over the weekend.
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | — | 1,852 | 156.00–162.50 | 159.90 |
| 2 | — | 1,548 | 144.50–146.50 | 145.62 |
| Bulls — Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 1,308 | 145.00–153.50 | 149.53 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 1,063 | 126.00–130.00 | 128.06 |
| 21 | — | 1,416 | 134.00–140.00 | 137.82 |
| 18 | — | 1,247 | 142.50–145.25 | 143.93 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 6 | — | 1,543 | 130.00–137.50 | 135.09 |
| 4 | — | 1,745 | 128.50–129.50 | 129.26 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 1,120 | 142.00–142.50 | 142.27 |
| 6 | — | 1,148 | 127.50 | 127.50 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 940 | 129.50 | 129.50 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 6 | 450–500 | 474 | 359.00–375.00 | 366.73 |
| 2 | 600–650 | 640 | 305.00 | 305.00 |
| 21 | 700–750 | 729 | 299.00 | 299.00 |
| 12 | 750–800 | 770 | 273.00 | 273.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2 · Thin Fleshed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 9 | 650–700 | 687 | 317.00 | 317.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | 350–400 | 368 | 450.00 | 450.00 |
| 48 | 450–500 | 475 | 387.00–396.00 | 392.92 |
| 4 | 500–550 | 503 | 384.00 | 384.00 |
| 4 | 600–650 | 626 | 334.00 | 334.00 |
| 23 | 650–700 | 674 | 309.00–324.50 | 321.07 |
| 4 | 700–750 | 700 | 311.00 | 311.00 |
| 3 | 750–800 | 762 | 286.00 | 286.00 |
| 22 | 900–950 | 939 | 257.50 | 257.50 |
| 61 | 1000–1050 | 1,005 | 257.00 | 257.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 6 | 550–600 | 594 | 294.00 | 294.00 |
| 27 | 600–650 | 642 | 290.00 | 290.00 |
| 2 | 700–750 | 713 | 245.00 | 245.00 |
| 2 | 800–850 | 823 | 238.00 | 238.00 |
| 4 | 850–900 | 854 | 240.50 | 240.50 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 41 | 300–350 | 326 | 430.00–440.00 | 431.04 |
| 19 | 400–450 | 431 | 382.00–387.00 | 385.42 |
| 24 | 450–500 | 465 | 382.00 | 382.00 |
| 2 | 500–550 | 540 | 335.00 | 335.00 |
| 17 | 550–600 | 588 | 301.00–306.50 | 304.88 |
| 5 | 600–650 | 641 | 285.00 | 285.00 |
| 15 | 900–950 | 947 | 242.50 | 242.50 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | 400–450 | 442 | 370.00 | 370.00 |
| 3 | 1000–1050 | 1,015 | 206.00 | 206.00 |
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1-2$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 2 | — | 1,380 | 1,900.00 | 1,900.00 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 2 | — | 950 | 2,250.00 | 2,250.00 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1 | — | 930 | 2,500.00 | 2,500.00 |
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1 | — | 1,175 | 1,950.00 | 1,950.00 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1 | — | 1,330 | 2,500.00 | 2,500.00 |
| Bred Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 14 | — | 902 | 2,600.00–2,700.00 | 2,616.99 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 17 | — | 1,081 | 210.00–223.50 | 215.61 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 10 | — | 1,250 | 185.00–201.50 | 195.08 |