Compared to last Thursday, not enough stocker or feeder cattle this week for accurate trends. CME Feeder Feeder cattle slipped back on Thursday with futures down a tick to 75 cents at the close. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was back up $2.54 on March 13, with the average price at $281.25. Dairy slaughter cows steady to 3.00 higher. Slaughter bulls steady to weak in a light test. Trade active with good demand.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large 1-2 | 544 | 350.00 | 1,904 | 5thin |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Average | 1,607 | 167.79 | 2,696 | 9thin |
| Dairy Cows | Boner 80-85% | Average | 1,611 | 138.37 | 2,229 | 280 |
| Dairy Cows | Lean 85-90% | Average | 1,311 | 138.12 | 1,811 | 260 |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steers | Large 1 | 700–750 | 716 | 285.00/cwt | 285.00–285.00 | 2,041 | 5 |
| Steers | Large 1 | 750–800 | 778 | 267.50/cwt | 267.50–267.50 | 2,081 | 5 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | 500–550 | 544 | 350.00/cwt | 350.00–350.00 | 1,904 | 5 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | 650–700 | 660 | 322.00/cwt | 322.00–322.00 | 2,125 | 7 |
| Dairy Heifers | Large 3 | 1300–1350 | 1,349 | 181.50/cwt | 181.50–181.50 | 2,448 | 7 |
| Dairy Heifers | Large 3 | 1150–1200 | 1,181 | 176.00/cwt | 176.00–176.00 | 2,079 | 24 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,607 | 167.79/cwt | 164.00–172.50 | 2,696 | 9 |
| Dairy Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,659 | 140.96/cwt | 138.00–143.00 | 2,339 | 145 |
| Dairy Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,559 | 135.59/cwt | 132.00–138.00 | 2,114 | 135 |
| Dairy Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,359 | 141.27/cwt | 137.00–144.00 | 1,920 | 135 |
| Dairy Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,260 | 134.71/cwt | 131.00–137.00 | 1,697 | 125 |
Compared to last Thursday, not enough stocker or feeder cattle this week for accurate trends. CME Feeder Feeder cattle slipped back on Thursday with futures down a tick to 75 cents at the close. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was back up $2.54 on March 13, with the average price at $281.25. Dairy slaughter cows steady to 3.00 higher. Slaughter bulls steady to weak in a light test. Trade active with good demand.
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steers — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | 700–750 | 716 | 285.00 | 285.00 |
| 5 | 750–800 | 778 | 267.50 | 267.50 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | 500–550 | 544 | 350.00 | 350.00 |
| 7 | 650–700 | 660 | 322.00 | 322.00 |
| Dairy Heifers — Large 3$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 24 | 1150–1200 | 1,181 | 176.00 | 176.00 |
| 7 | 1300–1350 | 1,349 | 181.50 | 181.50 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 9 | — | 1,607 | 164.00–172.50 | 167.79 |
| Dairy Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 145 | — | 1,659 | 138.00–143.00 | 140.96 |
| 135 | — | 1,559 | 132.00–138.00 | 135.59 |
| Dairy Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 135 | — | 1,359 | 137.00–144.00 | 141.27 |
| 125 | — | 1,260 | 131.00–137.00 | 134.71 |