Compared to last week, slaughter steers were 2.00 to 6.00 lower with slaughter heifers 1.00 lower with much packer inquiry today. Holstein slaughter steers were 2.00 lower this week. Cows were 1.00 to 6.00 lower with bulls 2.00 lower. Feeder cattle were too few last week to compare but feeders today were sharply higher. A special bred cow and heifer sale today with some cow/calf pairs also with a good offering at active buyer participation.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large 1 | 533 | 121.67 | 648 | 12thin |
| Medium and Large 2 | 955 | 75.83 | 724 | 3thin |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Low | 1,622 | 87.74 | 1,423 | 5thin |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | Average | 1,282 | 58.66 | 752 | 22 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | High | 1,399 | 49.75 | 696 | 9thin |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Average | 1,145 | 31.00 | 355 | 1thin |
| Dairy Steers | Choice and Prime | Average | 1,278 | 90.00 | 1,150 | 26 |
| Dairy Steers | Choice | Average | 1,367 | 88.00 | 1,203 | 8thin |
| Dairy Steers | Select | Average | 1,475 | 76.00 | 1,121 | 1thin |
| Heifers | Choice | Average | 1,269 | 112.98 | 1,433 | 109 |
| Steers | Choice and Prime | Average | 1,323 | 117.00 | 1,548 | 3thin |
| Steers | Choice | Average | 1,312 | 108.50 | 1,424 | 2thin |
| Steers | Select | Average | 1,155 | 105.00 | 1,213 | 4thin |
| Class | Weight | Grade / description | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feeder Cattle · Steers4 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 515 | 125.00/cwt | 125.00–125.00 | 644 | 2 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 590 | 130.00/cwt | 130.00–130.00 | 767 | 3 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 713 | 125.00/cwt | 125.00–125.00 | 891 | 6 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 875 | 95.00/cwt | 95.00–95.00 | 831 | 1 |
| Feeder Cattle · Heifers5 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 332 | 130.00/cwt | 130.00–130.00 | 432 | 2 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 573 | 120.00/cwt | 120.00–120.00 | 688 | 10 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 2 | 845 | 72.50/cwt | 72.50–72.50 | 613 | 1 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 2 | 985 | 80.00/cwt | 80.00–80.00 | 788 | 1 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 2 | 1,035 | 75.00/cwt | 75.00–75.00 | 776 | 1 |
| Feeder Cattle · Bulls3 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Bulls | — | Medium and Large 1 | 491 | 125.00/cwt | 125.00–125.00 | 614 | 3 |
| Bulls | — | Medium and Large 1 | 960 | 95.00/cwt | 95.00–95.00 | 912 | 1 |
| Bulls | — | Medium and Large 2 | 970 | 77.50/cwt | 77.50–77.50 | 752 | 1 |
| Feeder Cattle · Dairy Steers2 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Dairy Steers | — | Large 2 | 573 | 81.00/cwt | 81.00–81.00 | 464 | 8 |
| Dairy Steers | — | Large 2 | 985 | 60.00/cwt | 60.00–60.00 | 591 | 1 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Steers3 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Steers | — | Select | 1,155 | 105.00/cwt | 105.00–105.00 | 1,213 | 4 |
| Steers | — | Choice | 1,312 | 108.50/cwt | 108.50–108.50 | 1,424 | 2 |
| Steers | — | Choice and Prime | 1,323 | 117.00/cwt | 117.00–117.00 | 1,548 | 3 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Heifers2 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Heifers | — | Choice | 1,235 | 110.00/cwt | 110.00–110.00 | 1,359 | 1 |
| Heifers | — | Choice | 1,269 | 113.01/cwt | 110.00–115.50 | 1,434 | 108 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Bulls3 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Bulls | — | — | 1,395 | 75.00/cwt | 75.00–75.00 | 1,046 | 1 |
| Bulls | — | —Natural | 1,480 | 110.00/cwt | 110.00–110.00 | 1,628 | 1 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,745 | 84.57/cwt | 81.00–89.00 | 1,476 | 3 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Cows5 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,095 | 41.00/cwt | 41.00–41.00 | 449 | 1 |
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,145 | 31.00/cwt | 31.00–31.00 | 355 | 1 |
| Cows | — | Breaker 75-80% | 1,259 | 55.49/cwt | 51.00–59.00 | 699 | 13 |
| Cows | — | Breaker 75-80% | 1,316 | 63.25/cwt | 61.00–69.00 | 832 | 9 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,437 | 50.84/cwt | 48.00–53.00 | 731 | 8 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Dairy Steers3 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Dairy Steers | — | Choice and Prime | 1,278 | 90.00/cwt | 90.00–90.00 | 1,150 | 26 |
| Dairy Steers | — | Choice | 1,367 | 88.00/cwt | 88.00–88.00 | 1,203 | 8 |
| Dairy Steers | — | Select | 1,475 | 76.00/cwt | 76.00–76.00 | 1,121 | 1 |
| Replacement Cattle · Bred Cows9 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Bred Cows | — | Medium and Large 1 | 1,250 | 1,050.00/cwt | 1,050.00–1,050.00 | 13,125 | 1 |
| Bred Cows | — | Medium and Large 2 | 1,250 | 800.00/cwt | 800.00–800.00 | 10,000 | 2 |
| Bred Cows | — | Medium and Large 2 | 1,294 | 857.38/cwt | 675.00–975.00 | 11,094 | 9 |
| Bred Cows | — | Medium and Large 2 | 1,296 | 927.75/cwt | 800.00–975.00 | 12,024 | 7 |
| Bred Cows | — | Medium and Large 1 | 1,328 | 1,130.13/cwt | 1,000.00–1,275.00 | 15,008 | 9 |
| Bred Cows | — | Medium and Large 1 | 1,367 | 1,128.66/cwt | 975.00–1,200.00 | 15,429 | 6 |
| Bred Cows | — | Medium and Large 2 | 1,375 | 850.00/cwt | 850.00–850.00 | 11,688 | 3 |
| Bred Cows | — | Medium and Large 1 | 1,434 | 1,174.24/cwt | 1,000.00–1,275.00 | 16,839 | 36 |
| Bred Cows | — | Medium and Large 1 | 1,700 | 975.00/cwt | 975.00–975.00 | 16,575 | 1 |
| Replacement Cattle · Bred Heifers7 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Bred Heifers | — | Medium and Large 2 | 1,100 | 1,050.00/cwt | 1,050.00–1,050.00 | 11,550 | 2 |
| Bred Heifers | — | Medium and Large 2 | 1,200 | 908.04/cwt | 850.00–1,000.00 | 10,896 | 7 |
| Bred Heifers | — | Medium and Large 2 | 1,225 | 766.67/cwt | 650.00–825.00 | 9,392 | 3 |
| Bred Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 1,383 | 1,202.13/cwt | 1,050.00–1,425.00 | 16,625 | 39 |
| Bred Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 1,419 | 1,189.91/cwt | 1,150.00–1,200.00 | 16,885 | 13 |
| Bred Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 1,500 | 1,625.00/cwt | 1,625.00–1,625.00 | 24,375 | 2 |
| Bred Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 1,550 | 1,150.00/cwt | 1,150.00–1,150.00 | 17,825 | 3 |
| Replacement Cattle · Cow-Calf Pairs3 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Cow-Calf Pairs | — | Medium and Large 2 | 1,167 | 1,031.43/cwt | 900.00–1,100.00 | 12,037 | 3 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | — | Medium and Large 1 | 1,275 | 1,305.49/cwt | 1,200.00–1,400.00 | 16,645 | 5 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | — | Medium and Large 1 | 1,425 | 1,350.00/cwt | 1,350.00–1,350.00 | 19,238 | 2 |
Compared to last week, slaughter steers were 2.00 to 6.00 lower with slaughter heifers 1.00 lower with much packer inquiry today. Holstein slaughter steers were 2.00 lower this week. Cows were 1.00 to 6.00 lower with bulls 2.00 lower. Feeder cattle were too few last week to compare but feeders today were sharply higher. A special bred cow and heifer sale today with some cow/calf pairs also with a good offering at active buyer participation.
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 1st/2nd Stage (1-6 mo) | 1 | — | 1,250 | 1,050.00 | 1,050.00 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 36 | — | 1,434 | 1,000.00–1,275.00 | 1,174.24 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 6 | — | 1,367 | 975.00–1,200.00 | 1,128.66 |
| Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 1 | — | 1,700 | 975.00 | 975.00 |
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 9 | — | 1,328 | 1,000.00–1,275.00 | 1,130.13 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 3 | — | 1,375 | 850.00 | 850.00 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 9 | — | 1,294 | 675.00–975.00 | 857.38 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 2 | — | 1,250 | 800.00 | 800.00 |
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 7 | — | 1,296 | 800.00–975.00 | 927.75 |
| Bred Heifers — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 3 | — | 1,225 | 650.00–825.00 | 766.67 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 1st/2nd Stage (1-6 mo) | 2 | — | 1,100 | 1,050.00 | 1,050.00 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 7 | — | 1,200 | 850.00–1,000.00 | 908.04 |
| Bred Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 39 | — | 1,383 | 1,050.00–1,425.00 | 1,202.13 |
| (<2 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 2 | — | 1,500 | 1,625.00 | 1,625.00 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 13 | — | 1,419 | 1,150.00–1,200.00 | 1,189.91 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 3 | — | 1,550 | 1,150.00 | 1,150.00 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 3 | — | 1,167 | 900.00–1,100.00 | 1,031.43 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | Open | 2 | — | 1,425 | 1,350.00 | 1,350.00 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 5 | — | 1,275 | 1,200.00–1,400.00 | 1,305.49 |
| Dairy Steers — Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | — | 573 | 81.00 | 81.00 |
| 1 | — | 985 | 60.00 | 60.00 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | — | 970 | 77.50 | 77.50 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | — | 491 | 125.00 | 125.00 |
| 1 | — | 960 | 95.00 | 95.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | — | 573 | 120.00 | 120.00 |
| 2 | — | 332 | 130.00 | 130.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | — | 1,035 | 75.00 | 75.00 |
| 1 | — | 985 | 80.00 | 80.00 |
| 1 | — | 845 | 72.50 | 72.50 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | — | 713 | 125.00 | 125.00 |
| 3 | — | 590 | 130.00 | 130.00 |
| 2 | — | 515 | 125.00 | 125.00 |
| 1 | — | 875 | 95.00 | 95.00 |
| Dairy Steers — Select$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | — | 1,475 | 76.00 | 76.00 |
| Dairy Steers — Choice and Prime$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | — | 1,278 | 90.00 | 90.00 |
| Dairy Steers — Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | — | 1,367 | 88.00 | 88.00 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | — | 1,437 | 48.00–53.00 | 50.84 |
| 1 | — | 1,095 | 41.00 | 41.00 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | — | 1,145 | 31.00 | 31.00 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | — | 1,259 | 51.00–59.00 | 55.49 |
| 9 | — | 1,316 | 61.00–69.00 | 63.25 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | — | 1,395 | 75.00 | 75.00 |
| 3 | — | 1,745 | 81.00–89.00 | 84.57 |
| Bulls — Natural$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | — | 1,480 | 110.00 | 110.00 |
| Steers — Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | — | 1,312 | 108.50 | 108.50 |
| Steers — Select$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | — | 1,155 | 105.00 | 105.00 |
| Steers — Choice and Prime$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | — | 1,323 | 117.00 | 117.00 |
| Heifers — Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | — | 1,235 | 110.00 | 110.00 |
| 108 | — | 1,269 | 110.00–115.50 | 113.01 |