Compared to last Thursday, not enough stocker or feeder cattle this week for accurate trends. CME Feeder cattle futures were up 25 to 62 cents in the nearby and down 22 to 60 cents for the deferreds. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was back up 78 cents at $250.25 on October 16. Slaughter cows 1.00-2.00 higher. Dairy cows weak to 3.00 lower. Slaughter bulls steady. Trade light to moderate with light to moderate demand.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large 1-2 | 581 | 245.00 | 1,423 | 7thin |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Average | 1,927 | 136.64 | 2,633 | 11 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | High | 1,404 | 127.88 | 1,795 | 129 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | Average | 1,900 | 126.00 | 2,394 | 5thin |
| Dairy Cows | Boner 80-85% | Average | 1,628 | 117.27 | 1,909 | 320 |
| Dairy Cows | Lean 85-90% | Average | 1,250 | 111.37 | 1,392 | 300 |
| Class | Stage | Age | Avg wt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bred Cows | 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | Aged (>8 yrs) | 1,221 | $1,558 | 12 |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | Large 1 | 700–750 | 735 | 195.00/cwt | 195.00–195.00 | 1,433 | 6 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2 | 550–600 | 556 | 225.00/cwt | 225.00–225.00 | 1,251 | 5 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2 | 600–650 | 647 | 205.00/cwt | 205.00–205.00 | 1,326 | 5 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | 650–700 | 654 | 205.00/cwt | 205.00–205.00 | 1,341 | 6 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | 400–450 | 424 | 260.54/cwt | 258.00–262.50 | 1,105 | 11 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | 550–600 | 575 | 231.67/cwt | 227.00–236.00 | 1,332 | 14 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | 450–500 | 464 | 290.00/cwt | 290.00–290.00 | 1,346 | 6 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | 550–600 | 581 | 245.00/cwt | 245.00–245.00 | 1,423 | 7 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | 600–650 | 607 | 245.00/cwt | 245.00–245.00 | 1,487 | 14 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | 500–550 | 507 | 232.50/cwt | 232.50–232.50 | 1,179 | 5 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | 650–700 | 685 | 224.00/cwt | 224.00–224.00 | 1,534 | 6 |
| Steers | Large 1 | 700–750 | 700 | 230.00/cwt | 230.00–230.00 | 1,610 | 6 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1-2Broken Mouth | — | 1,188 | 1,525.00/head | 1,525.00–1,525.00 | 1,525 | 6 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,253 | 1,590.00/head | 1,590.00–1,590.00 | 1,590 | 6 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,927 | 136.64/cwt | 134.00–141.00 | 2,633 | 11 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,145 | 143.50/cwt | 143.50–143.50 | 1,643 | 4 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,412 | 127.38/cwt | 123.00–130.00 | 1,799 | 125 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,900 | 126.00/cwt | 126.00–126.00 | 2,394 | 5 |
| Dairy Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,254 | 114.87/cwt | 112.00–117.00 | 1,440 | 175 |
| Dairy Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,244 | 106.48/cwt | 100.00–112.00 | 1,325 | 125 |
| Dairy Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,654 | 119.79/cwt | 117.00–122.00 | 1,981 | 185 |
| Dairy Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,593 | 113.81/cwt | 110.00–117.00 | 1,813 | 135 |
Compared to last Thursday, not enough stocker or feeder cattle this week for accurate trends. CME Feeder cattle futures were up 25 to 62 cents in the nearby and down 22 to 60 cents for the deferreds. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was back up 78 cents at $250.25 on October 16. Slaughter cows 1.00-2.00 higher. Dairy cows weak to 3.00 lower. Slaughter bulls steady. Trade light to moderate with light to moderate demand.
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 6 | 700–750 | 735 | 195.00 | 195.00 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | 550–600 | 556 | 225.00 | 225.00 |
| 5 | 600–650 | 647 | 205.00 | 205.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 11 | 400–450 | 424 | 258.00–262.50 | 260.54 |
| 5 | 500–550 | 507 | 232.50 | 232.50 |
| 14 | 550–600 | 575 | 227.00–236.00 | 231.67 |
| 6 | 650–700 | 654 | 205.00 | 205.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 6 | 450–500 | 464 | 290.00 | 290.00 |
| 7 | 550–600 | 581 | 245.00 | 245.00 |
| 14 | 600–650 | 607 | 245.00 | 245.00 |
| 6 | 650–700 | 685 | 224.00 | 224.00 |
| Steers — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 6 | 700–750 | 700 | 230.00 | 230.00 |
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1-2 · Broken Mouth$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 6 | — | 1,188 | 1,525.00 | 1,525.00 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1-2$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 6 | — | 1,253 | 1,590.00 | 1,590.00 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 11 | — | 1,927 | 134.00–141.00 | 136.64 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 1,145 | 143.50 | 143.50 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 125 | — | 1,412 | 123.00–130.00 | 127.38 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | — | 1,900 | 126.00 | 126.00 |
| Dairy Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 175 | — | 1,254 | 112.00–117.00 | 114.87 |
| 125 | — | 1,244 | 100.00–112.00 | 106.48 |
| Dairy Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 185 | — | 1,654 | 117.00–122.00 | 119.79 |
| 135 | — | 1,593 | 110.00–117.00 | 113.81 |