Compared to last week: Feeder steers were all too lightly tested this week to develop an accurate market trend, however steady undertones
were noticed. Feeder heifers were too lightly tested to develop an accurate market trend, however lower undertones were noticed. Quality
this week was mostly plain, to average and significantly lower than last week. Demand was mostly light to moderate with quality as a big
limiting factor on demand. Offerings were light. CME positions continue to see very volatile movement. Feeder cattle futures as Thursdays
settlements showed the April contract at 119.525, May at 118.95, and August at 128.875 which is 8.85, 7.30, and 11.225 higher respectfully
from last Thursdays close to this Thursdays close. Market activity this week was mostly slow. Weigh up cows sold on mostly light demand for
light to moderate offerings. Packers showed light demand for both feeding and slaughter cows this week. Slaughter cows sold mostly 2.00-
6.00 lower on lean and boning cows, breaking cows were too lightly tested to develop an accurate market trend, however lower undertones
were noticed. Feeding cows sold mostly 4.00-9.00 lower. Packer demand for feeding cows was very light this week. Cow quality was mostly
plain to average. Weigh up conditions were average. Slaughter bulls sold mostly mostly 4.00-6.00 lower. Estimated slaughter has been lighter
than a week ago again this week. Week to date slaughter this week was 417,000 compared to 467,000 last week and 475,000 head last year.
Young age cows suitable to feed or re-breed remains moderate as feeding demand continues to support this class of cows due to low cost.
Young age cows sold steady to 2.00 lower. Quality this week was mostly average.
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 6 | — | 767 | 105.00–114.00 | 108.01 |
| 4 | — | 405 | 141.00 | 141.00 |
| 4 | — | 929 | 94.00 | 94.00 |
| 5 | — | 462 | 135.00 | 135.00 |
| 12 | — | 629 | 122.00–125.50 | 124.06 |
| 6 | — | 699 | 119.00 | 119.00 |
| 10 | — | 533 | 130.00–141.00 | 133.29 |
| 6 | — | 571 | 132.00 | 132.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 78 | — | 559 | 135.00–144.50 | 142.32 |
| 56 | — | 639 | 129.50–133.00 | 132.73 |
| 14 | — | 677 | 126.50–128.00 | 127.25 |
| 11 | — | 716 | 121.00 | 121.00 |
| 2 | — | 440 | 160.00 | 160.00 |
| 5 | — | 464 | 143.00 | 143.00 |
| 2 | — | 360 | 150.00 | 150.00 |
| Heifers — Medium 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 528 | 138.00 | 138.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1 · Replacement$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 59 | — | 723 | 128.00 | 128.00 |
| 6 | — | 779 | 122.00 | 122.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 14 | — | 436 | 137.00 | 137.00 |
| 3 | — | 540 | 127.50 | 127.50 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1 · Fleshy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 9 | — | 763 | 105.00 | 105.00 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 862 | 88.00–91.00 | 89.99 |
| 6 | — | 807 | 96.00 | 96.00 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 757 | 102.00 | 102.00 |
| 3 | — | 800 | 92.00 | 92.00 |
| 1 | — | 100 | 175.00 | 175.00 |
| 2 | — | 380 | 165.00 | 165.00 |
| 10 | — | 983 | 88.50–97.00 | 92.10 |
| 3 | — | 690 | 105.00 | 105.00 |
| 2 | — | 928 | 94.00 | 94.00 |
| Bulls — Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,075 | 92.00 | 92.00 |
| Bulls — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 14 | — | 1,079 | 85.50–93.00 | 87.54 |
| 8 | — | 1,038 | 86.00 | 86.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | — | 410 | 175.00 | 175.00 |
| 21 | — | 510 | 163.00–169.00 | 167.50 |
| 32 | — | 719 | 124.50–130.00 | 126.02 |
| 58 | — | 573 | 151.00–158.00 | 155.10 |
| 28 | — | 670 | 142.00–142.50 | 142.34 |
| 41 | — | 930 | 111.50–113.50 | 113.45 |
| 68 | — | 787 | 121.00–131.00 | 130.26 |
| 1 | — | 80 | 125.00 | 125.00 |
| 1 | — | 150 | 375.00 | 375.00 |
| 8 | — | 815 | 113.50 | 113.50 |
| 12 | — | 487 | 167.00 | 167.00 |
| 13 | — | 606 | 144.50–156.00 | 149.77 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 8 | — | 790 | 115.00–117.00 | 116.26 |
| 3 | — | 360 | 165.50 | 165.50 |
| 8 | — | 434 | 161.00–165.00 | 162.00 |
| 1 | — | 660 | 132.00 | 132.00 |
| 5 | — | 514 | 154.50 | 154.50 |
| 10 | — | 591 | 140.00–148.00 | 142.14 |
| 6 | — | 641 | 130.50–132.00 | 131.08 |
| Steers — Medium 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | — | 466 | 115.00 | 115.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1 · Fleshy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 12 | — | 977 | 89.50–103.00 | 96.25 |
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 24 | — | 1,456 | 1,150.00–1,425.00 | 1,328.94 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 8 | — | 1,324 | 1,350.00–1,425.00 | 1,396.68 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 29 | — | 1,212 | 1,500.00–1,635.00 | 1,592.25 |
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 7 | — | 1,359 | 1,510.00 | 1,510.00 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1 · Broken Mouth$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 6 | — | 1,375 | 1,075.00 | 1,075.00 |
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 3 | — | 1,350 | 810.00 | 810.00 |
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 1st/2nd Stage (1-6 mo) | 4 | — | 1,295 | 860.00 | 860.00 |
| Heifer Pairs — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 31 | — | 1,033 | 1,810.00 | 1,810.00 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | Open | 4 | — | 1,314 | 1,600.00 | 1,600.00 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs — Medium and Large 1 · Broken Mouth$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Aged (>8 yrs) | Open | 6 | — | 1,409 | 1,300.00 | 1,300.00 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) | Open | 9 | — | 1,403 | 1,475.00–1,725.00 | 1,642.62 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 70 | — | 1,153 | 1,775.00–1,825.00 | 1,789.48 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | Open | 45 | — | 1,350 | 1,650.00–1,675.00 | 1,664.07 |
| Aged (>8 yrs) | Open | 27 | — | 1,390 | 1,475.00 | 1,475.00 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Aged (>8 yrs) | Open | 60 | — | 1,396 | 42.50–55.00 | 47.07 |
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 182 | — | 973 | 61.00–99.00 | 82.51 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | Open | 119 | — | 1,408 | 44.00–58.00 | 52.51 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 133 | — | 1,160 | 50.00–83.00 | 62.39 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 5 | — | 823 | 69.50–89.00 | 75.95 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1 · Thin Fleshed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 3 | — | 1,023 | 44.00–47.00 | 45.37 |
| Aged (>8 yrs) | Open | 3 | — | 1,305 | 41.00–43.50 | 41.70 |
| Bred Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 9 | — | 1,039 | 1,410.00–1,475.00 | 1,445.11 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 1,698 | 41.00–45.00 | 42.60 |
| 1 | — | 1,520 | 54.50 | 54.50 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 15 | — | 1,248 | 47.00–50.25 | 49.34 |
| 41 | — | 1,159 | 40.00–47.00 | 42.48 |
| 2 | — | 1,175 | 31.00–37.50 | 34.54 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 19 | — | 1,429 | 47.00–51.00 | 48.06 |
| 1 | — | 1,580 | 55.50 | 55.50 |
| 11 | — | 1,573 | 43.00–49.50 | 44.94 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 955 | 42.00 | 42.00 |
| 2 | — | 990 | 24.00 | 24.00 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 23 | — | 1,859 | 68.00–79.50 | 74.67 |
| 21 | — | 1,626 | 53.00–69.00 | 64.65 |
| 4 | — | 2,109 | 79.00–83.00 | 80.88 |
| Bulls — Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 1,175 | 50.00–60.00 | 53.65 |