Compared to last week feeder steers and heifers not fully tested, slaughter cows and feeder cows mostly steady, slaughter bulls unevenly steady. Demand moderate to good with several lots of cows going back to the country. Rain and snow across the region shortened receipts. Mixed sexes baby calves 120-170 lbs 225.00-285.00. *Torrington LS Wednesday feeder cattle sales will not be held again until August*. Bred cows pre-tested for age, pregnancy, bangs vaccination, mostly all in 3rd trimester, and all sold per head. Nebraska feedlot trade lower again this week with live sales dropping 1.00-2.00 lower at 115.00-116.00 and dressed sales steady to 2.00 lower at 183.00-196.00.
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cow-Calf Pairs — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Aged (>8 yrs) | Open | 45 | — | 1,425 | 1,300.00–1,325.00 | 1,320.35 |
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | Open | 5 | — | 1,575 | 1,675.00 | 1,675.00 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Aged (>8 yrs) | Open | 12 | — | 1,465 | 1,085.00 | 1,085.00 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | Open | 11 | — | 1,348 | 1,160.00–1,400.00 | 1,205.32 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 18 | — | 1,351 | 1,225.00–1,425.00 | 1,415.71 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 21 | — | 1,397 | 810.00–985.00 | 973.86 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 18 | — | 1,413 | 1,225.00–1,375.00 | 1,289.76 |
| Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 9 | — | 1,557 | 975.00–1,175.00 | 1,013.84 |
| Bred Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 12 | — | 1,062 | 1,225.00–1,375.00 | 1,260.82 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | Open | 29 | — | 1,187 | 60.50–66.00 | 62.04 |
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 9 | — | 791 | 114.00–125.00 | 118.90 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 42 | — | 1,022 | 65.00–108.00 | 88.53 |
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | Open | 18 | — | 1,131 | 69.00–79.00 | 73.58 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 96 | — | 931 | 87.00–117.00 | 103.00 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 10 | — | 725 | 130.00 | 130.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 6 | — | 685 | 139.00 | 139.00 |
| 19 | — | 585 | 145.00 | 145.00 |
| 21 | — | 927 | 125.00 | 125.00 |
| 40 | — | 835 | 128.00 | 128.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 11 | — | 693 | 134.50 | 134.50 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | — | 417 | 181.50 | 181.50 |
| 9 | — | 493 | 177.00 | 177.00 |
| 10 | — | 585 | 173.00 | 173.00 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 16 | — | 1,945 | 86.50–93.50 | 91.34 |
| 22 | — | 1,753 | 75.00–88.00 | 82.74 |
| 2 | — | 1,493 | 72.50–73.50 | 72.97 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 1,476 | 66.50–71.00 | 67.53 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 978 | 51.00–53.00 | 52.00 |
| 33 | — | 1,121 | 55.50–63.00 | 59.87 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 65 | — | 1,323 | 54.50–69.00 | 61.77 |
| 4 | — | 1,346 | 71.00–76.00 | 72.78 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 115 | — | 1,275 | 57.00–69.00 | 61.94 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 31 | — | 1,597 | 53.50–62.50 | 59.43 |