Compared to last week, slaughter steers were 7.00 higher and Holstein slaughter steers were 6.00 higher. Slaughter heifers were 9.00 higher and no comparisons are available on Holstein slaughter heifers because of light receipts. Slaughter cows were 3.00 higher and Holstein slaughter cows were 2.00 higher. Slaughter bulls were 11.00 lower and Holstein slaughter bulls were 10.00 higher. Demand for veal calves was significantly lighter this week due largely in part to frigid temperatures. Buyers showed the best interest in calves 100lbs and heavier. Choice/prime slaughter lambs were mostly 11.00 - 14.00 higher with good demand. No comparison available on slaughter kids due to a limited comparison, but good demand was noted.
NOTE: Effective 12/10/25 the Shipshewana Livestock Auction is changing their auction times to the following:
9:00AM - Hay
9:30AM - Feeder Pigs/Fat Hogs
10:00AM - Dairy Heifers/Dairy Cows/Feeder Cattle
Following Feeder Cattle (Approx 1:30pm) Veal Cattle/Sheep/Goats (in this order)
4:00PM - Butcher Bulls/Fat Cattle/Cows
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Average | 1,623 | 180.56 | 2,930 | 9thin |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | High | 1,425 | 157.87 | 2,249 | 13 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | Average | 1,958 | 157.00 | 3,073 | 2thin |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Average | 1,191 | 119.87 | 1,427 | 12 |
| Dairy Bulls | — | Average | 1,552 | 171.65 | 2,665 | 5thin |
| Dairy Cows | Boner 80-85% | High | 1,448 | 146.42 | 2,121 | 26 |
| Dairy Cows | Breaker 75-80% | Low | 1,888 | 143.82 | 2,715 | 9thin |
| Dairy Cows | Lean 85-90% | Average | 1,321 | 124.83 | 1,649 | 77 |
| Dairy Heifers | Choice | Average | 1,461 | 202.71 | 2,962 | 11 |
| Dairy Heifers | Select and Choice | Average | 1,195 | 191.00 | 2,282 | 3thin |
| Dairy Steers | Choice | Average | 1,384 | 202.82 | 2,807 | 10 |
| Heifers | Choice | Average | 1,426 | 231.08 | 3,295 | 59 |
| Heifers | Select and Choice | Average | 1,344 | 216.08 | 2,904 | 34 |
| Steers | Choice | Average | 1,487 | 227.50 | 3,383 | 36 |
| Class | Stage | Age | Avg wt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Bull Calves | N/A | — | 95 | $754 | 116 |
| Baby Heifer Calves | N/A | — | 90 | $633 | 7 |
| Class | Weight | Grade / description | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slaughter Cattle · Steers1 lot · lightest first | |||||||
| Steers | — | Choice | 1,487 | 227.50/cwt | 224.00–234.00 | 3,383 | 36 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Heifers2 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Heifers | — | Select and Choice | 1,344 | 216.08/cwt | 210.00–219.00 | 2,904 | 34 |
| Heifers | — | Choice | 1,426 | 231.08/cwt | 228.50–232.75 | 3,295 | 59 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Bulls3 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Bulls | — | — | 1,070 | 167.00/cwt | 167.00–167.00 | 1,787 | 1 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,650 | 192.22/cwt | 191.00–194.00 | 3,172 | 3 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,717 | 176.27/cwt | 173.00–180.00 | 3,027 | 5 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Cows8 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,141 | 115.87/cwt | 112.00–119.00 | 1,322 | 7 |
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,250 | 104.00/cwt | 104.00–104.00 | 1,300 | 1 |
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,263 | 130.85/cwt | 129.00–134.50 | 1,653 | 4 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,335 | 146.35/cwt | 143.00–150.00 | 1,954 | 4 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,453 | 157.04/cwt | 154.00–165.00 | 2,282 | 5 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,479 | 170.43/cwt | 166.00–176.00 | 2,521 | 4 |
| Cows | — | Breaker 75-80% | 1,820 | 169.00/cwt | 169.00–169.00 | 3,076 | 1 |
| Cows | — | Breaker 75-80% | 2,095 | 145.00/cwt | 145.00–145.00 | 3,038 | 1 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Dairy Cows9 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Dairy Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,242 | 112.42/cwt | 107.50–117.00 | 1,396 | 18 |
| Dairy Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,248 | 122.94/cwt | 117.50–128.00 | 1,534 | 28 |
| Dairy Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,418 | 146.42/cwt | 142.00–151.00 | 2,076 | 18 |
| Dairy Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,433 | 133.75/cwt | 129.00–139.00 | 1,917 | 31 |
| Dairy Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,460 | 158.49/cwt | 153.00–163.00 | 2,314 | 3 |
| Dairy Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,551 | 139.18/cwt | 138.00–140.00 | 2,159 | 5 |
| Dairy Cows | — | Breaker 75-80% | 1,824 | 133.98/cwt | 131.00–137.00 | 2,444 | 4 |
| Dairy Cows | — | Breaker 75-80% | 1,900 | 164.43/cwt | 162.00–167.00 | 3,124 | 2 |
| Dairy Cows | — | Breaker 75-80% | 1,965 | 143.20/cwt | 138.00–148.00 | 2,814 | 3 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Dairy Steers1 lot · lightest first | |||||||
| Dairy Steers | — | Choice | 1,384 | 202.82/cwt | 200.00–207.00 | 2,807 | 10 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Dairy Heifers2 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Dairy Heifers | — | Select and Choice | 1,195 | 191.00/cwt | 191.00–191.00 | 2,282 | 3 |
| Dairy Heifers | — | Choice | 1,461 | 202.71/cwt | 199.00–206.00 | 2,962 | 11 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Dairy Bulls3 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Dairy Bulls | — | — | 1,200 | 156.00/cwt | 156.00–156.00 | 1,872 | 1 |
| Dairy Bulls | — | — | 1,318 | 168.54/cwt | 168.00–169.00 | 2,221 | 2 |
| Dairy Bulls | — | — | 1,963 | 182.58/cwt | 180.00–185.00 | 3,584 | 2 |
| Replacement Dairy Cattle · Baby Heifer Calves2 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Baby Heifer Calves | 50–100 | N/A | 82 | 516.46/head | 200.00–825.00 | 516 | 5 |
| Baby Heifer Calves | 100–150 | N/A | 110 | 925.00/head | 875.00–975.00 | 925 | 2 |
| Replacement Dairy Cattle · Baby Bull Calves5 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Baby Bull Calves | 50–100 | N/AJersey | 60 | 50.00/head | 50.00–50.00 | 50 | 1 |
| Baby Bull Calves | 50–100 | N/A | 84 | 637.97/head | 200.00–1,175.00 | 638 | 60 |
| Baby Bull Calves | 50–100 | N/ACrossbred | 93 | 1,152.68/head | 1,000.00–1,250.00 | 1,153 | 3 |
| Baby Bull Calves | 100–150 | N/A | 107 | 853.14/head | 500.00–1,100.00 | 853 | 44 |
| Baby Bull Calves | 100–150 | N/ACrossbred | 111 | 1,011.86/head | 800.00–1,200.00 | 1,012 | 8 |
Compared to last week, slaughter steers were 7.00 higher and Holstein slaughter steers were 6.00 higher. Slaughter heifers were 9.00 higher and no comparisons are available on Holstein slaughter heifers because of light receipts. Slaughter cows were 3.00 higher and Holstein slaughter cows were 2.00 higher. Slaughter bulls were 11.00 lower and Holstein slaughter bulls were 10.00 higher. Demand for veal calves was significantly lighter this week due largely in part to frigid temperatures. Buyers showed the best interest in calves 100lbs and heavier. Choice/prime slaughter lambs were mostly 11.00 - 14.00 higher with good demand. No comparison available on slaughter kids due to a limited comparison, but good demand was noted.
NOTE: Effective 12/10/25 the Shipshewana Livestock Auction is changing their auction times to the following:
9:00AM - Hay
9:30AM - Feeder Pigs/Fat Hogs
10:00AM - Dairy Heifers/Dairy Cows/Feeder Cattle
Following Feeder Cattle (Approx 1:30pm) Veal Cattle/Sheep/Goats (in this order)
4:00PM - Butcher Bulls/Fat Cattle/Cows
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | — | 1,820 | 169.00 | 169.00 |
| 1 | — | 2,095 | 145.00 | 145.00 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | — | 1,479 | 166.00–176.00 | 170.43 |
| 5 | — | 1,453 | 154.00–165.00 | 157.04 |
| 4 | — | 1,335 | 143.00–150.00 | 146.35 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | — | 1,141 | 112.00–119.00 | 115.87 |
| 1 | — | 1,250 | 104.00 | 104.00 |
| 4 | — | 1,263 | 129.00–134.50 | 130.85 |
| Heifers — Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59 | — | 1,426 | 228.50–232.75 | 231.08 |
| Heifers — Select and Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | — | 1,344 | 210.00–219.00 | 216.08 |
| Dairy Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | — | 1,460 | 153.00–163.00 | 158.49 |
| 5 | — | 1,551 | 138.00–140.00 | 139.18 |
| 18 | — | 1,418 | 142.00–151.00 | 146.42 |
| Dairy Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | — | 1,248 | 117.50–128.00 | 122.94 |
| 18 | — | 1,242 | 107.50–117.00 | 112.42 |
| 31 | — | 1,433 | 129.00–139.00 | 133.75 |
| Dairy Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | — | 1,824 | 131.00–137.00 | 133.98 |
| 2 | — | 1,900 | 162.00–167.00 | 164.43 |
| 3 | — | 1,965 | 138.00–148.00 | 143.20 |
| Dairy Steers — Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | — | 1,384 | 200.00–207.00 | 202.82 |
| Dairy Heifers — Select and Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | — | 1,195 | 191.00 | 191.00 |
| Dairy Heifers — Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | — | 1,461 | 199.00–206.00 | 202.71 |
| Steers — Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | — | 1,487 | 224.00–234.00 | 227.50 |
| Dairy Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | — | 1,318 | 168.00–169.00 | 168.54 |
| 2 | — | 1,963 | 180.00–185.00 | 182.58 |
| 1 | — | 1,200 | 156.00 | 156.00 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | — | 1,717 | 173.00–180.00 | 176.27 |
| 1 | — | 1,070 | 167.00 | 167.00 |
| 3 | — | 1,650 | 191.00–194.00 | 192.22 |
| Baby Heifer Calves$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | N/A | 5 | 50–100 | 82 | 200.00–825.00 | 516.46 |
| — | N/A | 2 | 100–150 | 110 | 875.00–975.00 | 925.00 |
| Baby Bull Calves — Jersey$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | N/A | 1 | 50–100 | 60 | 50.00 | 50.00 |
| Baby Bull Calves — Crossbred$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | N/A | 3 | 50–100 | 93 | 1,000.00–1,250.00 | 1,152.68 |
| — | N/A | 8 | 100–150 | 111 | 800.00–1,200.00 | 1,011.86 |
| Baby Bull Calves$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | N/A | 60 | 50–100 | 84 | 200.00–1,175.00 | 637.97 |
| — | N/A | 44 | 100–150 | 107 | 500.00–1,100.00 | 853.14 |