Compared to last Thursday, not enough stocker or feeder cattle this week for accurate trends. CME Feeder cattle futures are heading lower on Thursday, with losses of $2.10 to $2.50. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was down 5 cents on July 16 at $261.32. Slaughter cows 3.00-5.00 higher. Slaughter bulls firm. Trade active with good demand.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small and Medium 1-2 | 695 | 231.00 | 1,605 | 5thin |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Average | 1,891 | 176.96 | 3,346 | 11 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Average | 1,309 | 145.62 | 1,907 | 220 |
| Dairy Cows | Boner 80-85% | Average | 1,517 | 131.44 | 1,993 | 180 |
| Dairy Cows | Lean 85-90% | Low | 1,369 | 130.50 | 1,787 | 160 |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2 | 400–450 | 433 | 250.50/cwt | 250.50–250.50 | 1,085 | 7 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | 350–400 | 367 | 350.00/cwt | 350.00–350.00 | 1,285 | 7 |
| Steers | Small and Medium 1-2 | 650–700 | 695 | 231.00/cwt | 231.00–231.00 | 1,605 | 5 |
| Beef/Dairy Steers | Medium and Large 2-3 | 650–700 | 687 | 245.00/cwt | 245.00–245.00 | 1,683 | 5 |
| Steers | Large 1-2 | 700–750 | 734 | 230.00/cwt | 230.00–230.00 | 1,688 | 6 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | 700–750 | 727 | 227.00/cwt | 227.00–227.00 | 1,650 | 6 |
| Dairy Heifers | Large 3 | 1100–1150 | 1,116 | 158.80/cwt | 158.50–159.00 | 1,772 | 15 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,891 | 176.96/cwt | 174.00–179.00 | 3,346 | 11 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,357 | 148.46/cwt | 145.00–151.00 | 2,015 | 115 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,257 | 142.50/cwt | 139.00–145.00 | 1,791 | 105 |
| Dairy Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,662 | 133.59/cwt | 130.00–136.00 | 2,220 | 105 |
| Dairy Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,267 | 127.79/cwt | 124.00–130.00 | 1,619 | 75 |
| Dairy Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,459 | 132.90/cwt | 130.00–135.00 | 1,939 | 85 |
| Dairy Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,313 | 128.44/cwt | 126.00–130.00 | 1,686 | 75 |
Compared to last Thursday, not enough stocker or feeder cattle this week for accurate trends. CME Feeder cattle futures are heading lower on Thursday, with losses of $2.10 to $2.50. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was down 5 cents on July 16 at $261.32. Slaughter cows 3.00-5.00 higher. Slaughter bulls firm. Trade active with good demand.
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 7 | 400–450 | 433 | 250.50 | 250.50 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 7 | 350–400 | 367 | 350.00 | 350.00 |
| 6 | 700–750 | 727 | 227.00 | 227.00 |
| Steers — Small and Medium 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | 650–700 | 695 | 231.00 | 231.00 |
| Steers — Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 6 | 700–750 | 734 | 230.00 | 230.00 |
| Beef/Dairy Steers — Medium and Large 2-3$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | 650–700 | 687 | 245.00 | 245.00 |
| Dairy Heifers — Large 3$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 15 | 1100–1150 | 1,116 | 158.50–159.00 | 158.80 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 11 | — | 1,891 | 174.00–179.00 | 176.96 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 115 | — | 1,357 | 145.00–151.00 | 148.46 |
| 105 | — | 1,257 | 139.00–145.00 | 142.50 |
| Dairy Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 105 | — | 1,662 | 130.00–136.00 | 133.59 |
| 75 | — | 1,313 | 126.00–130.00 | 128.44 |
| Dairy Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 75 | — | 1,267 | 124.00–130.00 | 127.79 |
| 85 | — | 1,459 | 130.00–135.00 | 132.90 |