Compared to last Thursday, not enough stocker or feeder cattle this week for accurate trends, Feeder cattle futures are $2.20 to $2.50 lower, with January $1.37 in the green. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was up another 39 cents from the day prior at $279.45 on January 28. Dairy slaughter cows 2.00-3.00 higher. Slaughter bulls firm in a light test. Trade active with good demand.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large 1 | 669 | 278.00 | 1,860 | 9thin |
| Medium and Large 1-2 | 627 | 272.00 | 1,705 | 5thin |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Low | 1,836 | 145.22 | 2,667 | 7thin |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Average | 1,270 | 137.50 | 1,746 | 5thin |
| Dairy Cows | Premium White 65-75% | Low | 1,940 | 130.50 | 2,531 | 8thin |
| Dairy Cows | Lean 85-90% | Average | 1,209 | 127.51 | 1,541 | 295 |
| Dairy Cows | Boner 80-85% | Very Low | 1,409 | 127.45 | 1,796 | 197 |
| Class | Stage | Age | Avg wt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bred Cows | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | Aged (>8 yrs) | 1,420 | $2,300 | 6 |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2 | 600–650 | 604 | 270.00/cwt | 270.00–270.00 | 1,631 | 6 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2 | 500–550 | 543 | 300.00/cwt | 300.00–300.00 | 1,629 | 5 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | 400–450 | 413 | 425.00/cwt | 425.00–425.00 | 1,755 | 5 |
| Dairy Heifers | Large 3 | 1250–1300 | 1,268 | 173.64/cwt | 170.00–178.00 | 2,202 | 11 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | 450–500 | 458 | 335.00/cwt | 335.00–335.00 | 1,534 | 5 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | 600–650 | 627 | 272.00/cwt | 272.00–272.00 | 1,705 | 5 |
| Dairy Heifers | Large 3 | 1100–1150 | 1,123 | 180.50/cwt | 180.50–180.50 | 2,027 | 9 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2Value Added | 400–450 | 403 | 365.00/cwt | 365.00–365.00 | 1,471 | 6 |
| Heifers | Large 1 | 650–700 | 669 | 278.00/cwt | 278.00–278.00 | 1,860 | 9 |
| Heifers | Large 1 | 700–750 | 714 | 262.64/cwt | 255.00–270.00 | 1,875 | 10 |
| Steers | Large 1 | 800–850 | 841 | 255.00/cwt | 255.00–255.00 | 2,145 | 8 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | 450–500 | 456 | 369.00/cwt | 369.00–369.00 | 1,683 | 6 |
| Steers | Large 1 | 900–950 | 916 | 241.00/cwt | 241.00–241.00 | 2,208 | 5 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1-2Broken Mouth | — | 1,420 | 2,300.00/head | 2,300.00–2,300.00 | 2,300 | 6 |
| Bulls | —Heavy Weight | — | 2,575 | 125.00/cwt | 125.00–125.00 | 3,219 | 1 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,725 | 144.67/cwt | 141.00–147.50 | 2,496 | 4 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,690 | 156.44/cwt | 154.50–158.50 | 2,644 | 2 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,270 | 137.50/cwt | 137.50–137.50 | 1,746 | 5 |
| Dairy Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,233 | 129.50/cwt | 127.00–135.00 | 1,597 | 200 |
| Dairy Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,158 | 123.32/cwt | 118.00–127.00 | 1,428 | 95 |
| Dairy Cows | Premium White 65-75% | — | 2,029 | 126.00/cwt | 126.00–126.00 | 2,557 | 4 |
| Dairy Cows | Boner 80-85%Light Weight | — | 1,238 | 116.87/cwt | 115.00–118.00 | 1,447 | 17 |
| Dairy Cows | Premium White 65-75% | — | 1,850 | 135.00/cwt | 135.00–135.00 | 2,498 | 4 |
| Dairy Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,565 | 124.84/cwt | 122.00–128.00 | 1,954 | 85 |
| Dairy Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,300 | 131.68/cwt | 128.00–135.00 | 1,712 | 95 |
Compared to last Thursday, not enough stocker or feeder cattle this week for accurate trends, Feeder cattle futures are $2.20 to $2.50 lower, with January $1.37 in the green. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was up another 39 cents from the day prior at $279.45 on January 28. Dairy slaughter cows 2.00-3.00 higher. Slaughter bulls firm in a light test. Trade active with good demand.
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | 500–550 | 543 | 300.00 | 300.00 |
| 6 | 600–650 | 604 | 270.00 | 270.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | 400–450 | 413 | 425.00 | 425.00 |
| 6 | 450–500 | 456 | 369.00 | 369.00 |
| Steers — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 8 | 800–850 | 841 | 255.00 | 255.00 |
| 5 | 900–950 | 916 | 241.00 | 241.00 |
| Dairy Heifers — Large 3$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 9 | 1100–1150 | 1,123 | 180.50 | 180.50 |
| 11 | 1250–1300 | 1,268 | 170.00–178.00 | 173.64 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | 450–500 | 458 | 335.00 | 335.00 |
| 5 | 600–650 | 627 | 272.00 | 272.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2 · Value Added$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 6 | 400–450 | 403 | 365.00 | 365.00 |
| Heifers — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 9 | 650–700 | 669 | 278.00 | 278.00 |
| 10 | 700–750 | 714 | 255.00–270.00 | 262.64 |
| 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) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 6 | — | 1,420 | 2,300.00 | 2,300.00 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls — Heavy Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 2,575 | 125.00 | 125.00 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 1,725 | 141.00–147.50 | 144.67 |
| 2 | — | 1,690 | 154.50–158.50 | 156.44 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | — | 1,270 | 137.50 | 137.50 |
| Dairy Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 200 | — | 1,233 | 127.00–135.00 | 129.50 |
| 95 | — | 1,158 | 118.00–127.00 | 123.32 |
| Dairy Cows — Premium White 65-75%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 2,029 | 126.00 | 126.00 |
| 4 | — | 1,850 | 135.00 | 135.00 |
| Dairy Cows — Boner 80-85% · Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 17 | — | 1,238 | 115.00–118.00 | 116.87 |
| Dairy Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 85 | — | 1,565 | 122.00–128.00 | 124.84 |
| 95 | — | 1,300 | 128.00–135.00 | 131.68 |