Compared to last Thursday, not enough stocker or feeder cattle this week for accurate trends. Most of the offerings today where small lots and singles. Buyer attendance was light. CME Feeder cattle also faded on the day, settling $0.12 to $1 weaker. The CME Feeder Cattle Index dropped 45 cents on 10/04 to $251.45. Slaughter cows 1.00-4.00 lower. Slaughter bulls steady in a light test. Trade moderate with light to moderate demand.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large 1-2 | 519 | 230.15 | 1,196 | 37 |
| Small and Medium 2-3 | 550 | 212.50 | 1,169 | 7thin |
| Small and Medium 3 | 543 | 190.00 | 1,032 | 5thin |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Average | 2,012 | 121.26 | 2,439 | 12 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | Average | 1,667 | 109.73 | 1,829 | 9thin |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | High | 1,585 | 107.35 | 1,701 | 387 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Low | 1,283 | 99.81 | 1,281 | 360 |
| Class | Stage | Age | Avg wt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bred Cows | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | Young (2-4 yrs) | 1,127 | $2,366 | 29 |
| Bred Cows | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 1,265 | $2,249 | 41 |
| Bred Cows | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) | 1,345 | $1,851 | 35 |
| Bred Cows | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | Aged (>8 yrs) | 1,311 | $1,505 | 99 |
| Bred Cows | 1st/2nd Stage (1-6 mo) | Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) | 1,200 | $1,300 | 6 |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 677 | 215.00/cwt | 215.00–215.00 | 1,456 | 7 |
| Heifers | Small and Medium 3 | — | 543 | 190.00/cwt | 190.00–190.00 | 1,032 | 5 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 612 | 234.11/cwt | 230.00–237.50 | 1,433 | 11 |
| Steers | Small and Medium 1-2 | — | 483 | 235.00/cwt | 235.00–235.00 | 1,135 | 8 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 393 | 242.50/cwt | 242.50–242.50 | 953 | 13 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 509 | 230.00/cwt | 230.00–230.00 | 1,171 | 5 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 654 | 222.18/cwt | 220.00–224.00 | 1,453 | 11 |
| Dairy Heifers | Large 3 | — | 1,063 | 158.75/cwt | 158.75–158.75 | 1,688 | 11 |
| Dairy Heifers | Large 3 | — | 1,115 | 157.75/cwt | 157.75–157.75 | 1,759 | 18 |
| Heifers | Small and Medium 2-3 | — | 550 | 212.50/cwt | 212.50–212.50 | 1,169 | 7 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 569 | 225.67/cwt | 222.50–230.00 | 1,284 | 12 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 748 | 210.00/cwt | 210.00–210.00 | 1,571 | 6 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 588 | 235.00/cwt | 235.00–235.00 | 1,382 | 8 |
| Dairy Heifers | Large 3 | — | 1,008 | 158.00/cwt | 158.00–158.00 | 1,593 | 6 |
| Dairy Heifers | Large 3 | — | 1,191 | 157.75/cwt | 157.75–157.75 | 1,879 | 7 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,346 | 1,596.12/head | 1,425.00–1,775.00 | 1,596 | 49 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,200 | 2,600.00/head | 2,600.00–2,600.00 | 2,600 | 8 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1-2Broken Mouth | — | 1,277 | 1,415.35/head | 1,275.00–1,500.00 | 1,415 | 50 |
| Bred Cows | Small and Medium 2-3 | — | 1,281 | 2,163.45/head | 2,000.00–2,300.00 | 2,163 | 33 |
| Bred Cows | Small and Medium 2-3 | — | 1,200 | 1,300.00/head | 1,300.00–1,300.00 | 1,300 | 6 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,141 | 2,950.00/head | 2,950.00–2,950.00 | 2,950 | 9 |
| Bred Cows | Small and Medium 2-3 | — | 1,121 | 2,103.21/head | 2,000.00–2,200.00 | 2,103 | 20 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,288 | 2,650.00/head | 2,650.00–2,650.00 | 2,650 | 9 |
| Bred Cows | Small and Medium 2-3 | — | 1,365 | 1,574.99/head | 1,500.00–1,625.00 | 1,575 | 26 |
| Bulls | — | — | 2,014 | 123.76/cwt | 119.50–125.75 | 2,493 | 7 |
| Bulls | — | — | 2,008 | 117.75/cwt | 115.00–119.00 | 2,364 | 5 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,257 | 96.68/cwt | 93.00–99.00 | 1,215 | 175 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,308 | 102.77/cwt | 99.00–105.00 | 1,344 | 185 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,675 | 117.00/cwt | 117.00–117.00 | 1,960 | 7 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,557 | 104.16/cwt | 100.00–107.00 | 1,622 | 185 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,608 | 110.03/cwt | 107.00–112.00 | 1,769 | 195 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,667 | 109.73/cwt | 109.50–110.00 | 1,829 | 9 |
Compared to last Thursday, not enough stocker or feeder cattle this week for accurate trends. Most of the offerings today where small lots and singles. Buyer attendance was light. CME Feeder cattle also faded on the day, settling $0.12 to $1 weaker. The CME Feeder Cattle Index dropped 45 cents on 10/04 to $251.45. Slaughter cows 1.00-4.00 lower. Slaughter bulls steady in a light test. Trade moderate with light to moderate demand.
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 7 | — | 677 | 215.00 | 215.00 |
| 13 | — | 393 | 242.50 | 242.50 |
| 5 | — | 509 | 230.00 | 230.00 |
| 12 | — | 569 | 222.50–230.00 | 225.67 |
| Heifers — Small and Medium 3$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | — | 543 | 190.00 | 190.00 |
| Heifers — Small and Medium 2-3$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 7 | — | 550 | 212.50 | 212.50 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 11 | — | 612 | 230.00–237.50 | 234.11 |
| 11 | — | 654 | 220.00–224.00 | 222.18 |
| 6 | — | 748 | 210.00 | 210.00 |
| 8 | — | 588 | 235.00 | 235.00 |
| Steers — Small and Medium 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 8 | — | 483 | 235.00 | 235.00 |
| Dairy Heifers — Large 3$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 11 | — | 1,063 | 158.75 | 158.75 |
| 18 | — | 1,115 | 157.75 | 157.75 |
| 6 | — | 1,008 | 158.00 | 158.00 |
| 7 | — | 1,191 | 157.75 | 157.75 |
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1-2$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 49 | — | 1,346 | 1,425.00–1,775.00 | 1,596.12 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 8 | — | 1,200 | 2,600.00 | 2,600.00 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 9 | — | 1,141 | 2,950.00 | 2,950.00 |
| Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 9 | — | 1,288 | 2,650.00 | 2,650.00 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1-2 · Broken Mouth$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 50 | — | 1,277 | 1,275.00–1,500.00 | 1,415.35 |
| Bred Cows — Small and Medium 2-3$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 33 | — | 1,281 | 2,000.00–2,300.00 | 2,163.45 |
| Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) | 1st/2nd Stage (1-6 mo) | 6 | — | 1,200 | 1,300.00 | 1,300.00 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 20 | — | 1,121 | 2,000.00–2,200.00 | 2,103.21 |
| Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 26 | — | 1,365 | 1,500.00–1,625.00 | 1,574.99 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 7 | — | 2,014 | 119.50–125.75 | 123.76 |
| 5 | — | 2,008 | 115.00–119.00 | 117.75 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 175 | — | 1,257 | 93.00–99.00 | 96.68 |
| 185 | — | 1,308 | 99.00–105.00 | 102.77 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 7 | — | 1,675 | 117.00 | 117.00 |
| 185 | — | 1,557 | 100.00–107.00 | 104.16 |
| 195 | — | 1,608 | 107.00–112.00 | 110.03 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 9 | — | 1,667 | 109.50–110.00 | 109.73 |