Compared to last Thursday, not enough stocker or feeder cattle for accurate trends. CME Feeder cattle are leading the charge with a weaker corn market, up $2.25 to $2.35 in the nearby. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was down 71 cents on February 25, with the average price at $278.73. Dairy slaughter cows uneven, Boning 2.00-4.00 lower, Lean 5.00-7.00 higher. Slaughter bulls weak. Trade active with good demand for light offerings.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large 1-2 | 534 | 325.00 | 1,736 | 18thin |
| Small and Medium 1-2 | 541 | 290.00 | 1,569 | 5thin |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Average | 2,200 | 171.09 | 3,764 | 11 |
| Dairy Cows | Premium White 65-75% | Average | 2,074 | 149.50 | 3,101 | 4thin |
| Dairy Cows | Lean 85-90% | Low | 1,487 | 146.45 | 2,178 | 80 |
| Dairy Cows | Boner 80-85% | Average | 1,485 | 140.71 | 2,089 | 215 |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dairy Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,660 | 149.32/cwt | 147.00–152.50 | 2,479 | 75 |
| Dairy Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,243 | 130.24/cwt | 118.00–137.00 | 1,619 | 75 |
| Dairy Cows | Premium White 65-75% | — | 2,074 | 149.50/cwt | 149.50–149.50 | 3,101 | 4 |
| Dairy Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,571 | 141.80/cwt | 135.00–146.00 | 2,228 | 35 |
| Dairy Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,422 | 150.06/cwt | 146.00–152.50 | 2,134 | 45 |
| Dairy Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,562 | 142.86/cwt | 137.00–147.00 | 2,231 | 65 |
| Bulls | — | — | 2,200 | 171.09/cwt | 167.00–174.50 | 3,764 | 11 |
| Dairy Heifers | Large 3 | 1300–1350 | 1,300 | 175.00/cwt | 175.00–175.00 | 2,275 | 5 |
| Steers | Large 1 | 800–850 | 834 | 242.00/cwt | 242.00–242.00 | 2,018 | 5 |
| Steers | Large 1 | 750–800 | 789 | 270.00/cwt | 270.00–270.00 | 2,130 | 5 |
| Heifers | Small and Medium 1-2 | 500–550 | 541 | 290.00/cwt | 290.00–290.00 | 1,569 | 5 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | 500–550 | 534 | 325.00/cwt | 325.00–325.00 | 1,736 | 18 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | 600–650 | 643 | 295.50/cwt | 295.50–295.50 | 1,900 | 17 |
| Bulls | Large 1 | 750–800 | 779 | 217.50/cwt | 217.50–217.50 | 1,694 | 5 |
Compared to last Thursday, not enough stocker or feeder cattle for accurate trends. CME Feeder cattle are leading the charge with a weaker corn market, up $2.25 to $2.35 in the nearby. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was down 71 cents on February 25, with the average price at $278.73. Dairy slaughter cows uneven, Boning 2.00-4.00 lower, Lean 5.00-7.00 higher. Slaughter bulls weak. Trade active with good demand for light offerings.
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dairy Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 75 | — | 1,660 | 147.00–152.50 | 149.32 |
| 75 | — | 1,243 | 118.00–137.00 | 130.24 |
| 65 | — | 1,562 | 137.00–147.00 | 142.86 |
| Dairy Cows — Premium White 65-75%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 2,074 | 149.50 | 149.50 |
| Dairy Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 35 | — | 1,571 | 135.00–146.00 | 141.80 |
| 45 | — | 1,422 | 146.00–152.50 | 150.06 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 11 | — | 2,200 | 167.00–174.50 | 171.09 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dairy Heifers — Large 3$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | 1300–1350 | 1,300 | 175.00 | 175.00 |
| Steers — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | 750–800 | 789 | 270.00 | 270.00 |
| 5 | 800–850 | 834 | 242.00 | 242.00 |
| Heifers — Small and Medium 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | 500–550 | 541 | 290.00 | 290.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 18 | 500–550 | 534 | 325.00 | 325.00 |
| 17 | 600–650 | 643 | 295.50 | 295.50 |
| Bulls — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | 750–800 | 779 | 217.50 | 217.50 |