Compared to last week, steer calves weighing 400-450 lbs sold with a firm to higher undertone on last week's light offering, with 450-500 lbs steer calves trading 15.00-35.00 higher, spots 40.00 higher and 500-650 lbs steers sold firm to 10.00 higher with the most advance on the 5 weights, 650-700 lb steers sold 10.00-20.00 higher, a much larger offering of 700-750 lb steers sold with a firm to higher undertone on comparable weights, with over 800 lbs selling steady to firm. Heifer calves 400-450 lbs sold steady to firm, with 450-500 lbs selling 10.00-15.00 higher, 500-550 lbs heifers sold 10.00-20.00 higher with 550-600 lbs trading steady to firm, 600-650 lbs sold firm to 15.00 higher and over 650 lbs were lightly tested. Demand was good on a heavy offering with overall quality very good on the calves and yearlings. Backgrounders are not hiding their desire to own feeders especially for grazing and to sell later as demand for these feeders is very good. Last weeks fed cattle market also hit the highs as trade in the Southern Plains was from 242.00-to mostly 245.00. Slaughter cows sold fully steady to firm.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large 1 | 551 | 505.21 | 2,782 | 395 |
| Medium and Large 1-2 | 557 | 456.31 | 2,541 | 55 |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | High | 1,807 | 205.07 | 3,706 | 11 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | High | 1,446 | 177.56 | 2,568 | 17 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Average | 1,214 | 167.13 | 2,029 | 40 |
| Cows | Premium White 65-75% | Average | 1,750 | 166.00 | 2,905 | 1thin |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Low | 1,021 | 140.90 | 1,439 | 37 |
| Heifers | Choice | Average | 1,289 | 234.41 | 3,022 | 13 |
| Heifers | Select | Average | 1,419 | 230.55 | 3,272 | 4thin |
| Steers | Choice | Average | 1,168 | 235.79 | 2,754 | 5thin |
| Class | Weight | Grade / description | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feeder Cattle · Steers25 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Steers | 350–400 | Medium and Large 1-2 | 378 | 574.14/cwt | 572.50–575.00 | 2,170 | 12 |
| Steers | 400–450 | Medium and Large 1-2 | 429 | 532.46/cwt | 509.00–555.00 | 2,284 | 17 |
| Steers | 400–450 | Medium and Large 1 | 434 | 583.13/cwt | 557.50–602.50 | 2,531 | 57 |
| Steers | 450–500 | Medium and Large 1 | 467 | 568.73/cwt | 542.50–590.00 | 2,656 | 80 |
| Steers | 450–500 | Medium and Large 1-2 | 491 | 527.25/cwt | 515.00–548.00 | 2,589 | 16 |
| Steers | 500–550 | Medium and Large 1 | 526 | 526.07/cwt | 492.50–540.00 | 2,767 | 188 |
| Steers | 500–550 | Medium and Large 1-2 | 528 | 463.48/cwt | 442.50–480.00 | 2,447 | 19 |
| Steers | 550–600 | Medium and Large 1Thin Fleshed | 558 | 517.50/cwt | 517.50–517.50 | 2,888 | 35 |
| Steers | 550–600 | Medium and Large 1-2 | 572 | 452.53/cwt | 441.00–461.00 | 2,588 | 36 |
| Steers | 550–600 | Medium and Large 1 | 576 | 479.92/cwt | 450.00–497.00 | 2,764 | 172 |
| Steers | 600–650 | Medium and Large 1-2Unweaned | 620 | 415.00/cwt | 415.00–415.00 | 2,573 | 6 |
| Steers | 600–650 | Medium and Large 1 | 621 | 446.36/cwt | 429.00–465.00 | 2,772 | 173 |
| Steers | 600–650 | Medium and Large 1-2 | 629 | 416.43/cwt | 415.00–418.00 | 2,619 | 15 |
| Steers | 650–700 | Medium and Large 1-2 | 671 | 395.15/cwt | 391.00–406.00 | 2,651 | 14 |
| Steers | 650–700 | Medium and Large 1 | 677 | 430.67/cwt | 420.00–450.00 | 2,916 | 211 |
| Steers | 700–750 | Medium and Large 1 | 732 | 397.50/cwt | 390.00–422.00 | 2,910 | 262 |
| Steers | 700–750 | Medium and Large 1-2 | 736 | 359.56/cwt | 359.00–360.00 | 2,646 | 9 |
| Steers | 750–800 | Medium and Large 1-2 | 768 | 367.26/cwt | 361.00–369.75 | 2,821 | 38 |
| Steers | 750–800 | Medium and Large 1 | 773 | 374.05/cwt | 368.50–390.00 | 2,891 | 33 |
| Steers | 800–850 | Medium and Large 1 | 808 | 368.04/cwt | 363.75–371.00 | 2,974 | 227 |
| Steers | 800–850 | Medium and Large 1Fleshy | 828 | 353.50/cwt | 353.50–353.50 | 2,927 | 13 |
| Steers | 850–900 | Medium and Large 1-2 | 865 | 334.50/cwt | 334.50–334.50 | 2,893 | 4 |
| Steers | 900–950 | Large 1 | 935 | 332.35/cwt | 332.35–332.35 | 3,107 | 33 |
| Steers | 900–950 | Medium and Large 1 | 939 | 342.77/cwt | 334.75–346.50 | 3,219 | 175 |
| Steers | 950–1000 | Medium and Large 2 | 970 | 279.00/cwt | 279.00–279.00 | 2,706 | 3 |
| Feeder Cattle · Heifers23 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Heifers | 300–350 | Medium and Large 1-2 | 333 | 529.00/cwt | 510.00–540.00 | 1,762 | 8 |
| Heifers | 350–400 | Medium and Large 1 | 387 | 546.35/cwt | 540.00–565.00 | 2,114 | 15 |
| Heifers | 400–450 | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | 416 | 510.00/cwt | 510.00–510.00 | 2,122 | 6 |
| Heifers | 400–450 | Medium and Large 1 | 419 | 525.45/cwt | 517.50–532.50 | 2,202 | 50 |
| Heifers | 400–450 | Medium and Large 1-2 | 420 | 473.42/cwt | 439.00–490.00 | 1,988 | 24 |
| Heifers | 450–500 | Medium and Large 2 | 463 | 332.50/cwt | 332.50–332.50 | 1,539 | 6 |
| Heifers | 450–500 | Medium and Large 1-2 | 469 | 443.16/cwt | 425.00–470.00 | 2,078 | 22 |
| Heifers | 450–500 | Medium and Large 1 | 484 | 509.64/cwt | 500.00–515.00 | 2,467 | 75 |
| Heifers | 500–550 | Medium and Large 1 | 519 | 494.19/cwt | 465.00–512.50 | 2,565 | 130 |
| Heifers | 500–550 | Medium and Large 2Unweaned | 521 | 364.00/cwt | 364.00–364.00 | 1,896 | 4 |
| Heifers | 500–550 | Medium and Large 1-2 | 531 | 439.24/cwt | 421.00–448.00 | 2,332 | 54 |
| Heifers | 550–600 | Medium and Large 2 | 570 | 376.00/cwt | 376.00–376.00 | 2,143 | 4 |
| Heifers | 550–600 | Medium and Large 1 | 584 | 440.55/cwt | 425.00–475.00 | 2,573 | 216 |
| Heifers | 550–600 | Medium and Large 1-2 | 585 | 392.54/cwt | 368.00–405.00 | 2,296 | 45 |
| Heifers | 600–650 | Medium and Large 1 | 627 | 408.10/cwt | 390.00–416.00 | 2,559 | 120 |
| Heifers | 600–650 | Medium and Large 1-2 | 635 | 374.07/cwt | 361.00–380.00 | 2,375 | 82 |
| Heifers | 650–700 | Medium and Large 1 | 676 | 372.05/cwt | 370.00–378.00 | 2,515 | 150 |
| Heifers | 650–700 | Medium and Large 1-2 | 676 | 355.46/cwt | 336.00–369.00 | 2,403 | 12 |
| Heifers | 700–750 | Medium and Large 1-2 | 716 | 345.50/cwt | 345.50–345.50 | 2,474 | 20 |
| Heifers | 750–800 | Medium and Large 1 | 755 | 354.97/cwt | 350.00–356.00 | 2,680 | 21 |
| Heifers | 800–850 | Medium and Large 1 | 801 | 349.00/cwt | 349.00–349.00 | 2,795 | 4 |
| Heifers | 850–900 | Medium and Large 1 | 852 | 341.49/cwt | 336.00–343.50 | 2,909 | 15 |
| Heifers | 900–950 | Medium and Large 1 | 943 | 315.00/cwt | 315.00–315.00 | 2,970 | 4 |
| Feeder Cattle · Bulls4 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Bulls | 350–400 | Medium and Large 1 | 370 | 590.00/cwt | 590.00–590.00 | 2,183 | 9 |
| Bulls | 450–500 | Medium and Large 1-2 | 457 | 502.50/cwt | 502.50–502.50 | 2,296 | 3 |
| Bulls | 500–550 | Medium and Large 1-2 | 530 | 455.00/cwt | 455.00–455.00 | 2,412 | 3 |
| Bulls | 600–650 | Medium and Large 1 | 625 | 408.00/cwt | 408.00–408.00 | 2,550 | 3 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Steers1 lot · lightest first | |||||||
| Steers | — | Choice | 1,168 | 235.79/cwt | 234.50–240.00 | 2,754 | 5 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Heifers2 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Heifers | — | Choice | 1,289 | 234.41/cwt | 234.00–235.00 | 3,022 | 13 |
| Heifers | — | Select | 1,419 | 230.55/cwt | 229.00–231.00 | 3,272 | 4 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Bulls3 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Bulls | — | — | 1,525 | 178.00/cwt | 178.00–178.00 | 2,715 | 1 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,644 | 193.11/cwt | 189.00–197.00 | 3,175 | 4 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,963 | 217.56/cwt | 210.00–227.50 | 4,271 | 6 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Cows10 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 878 | 113.28/cwt | 108.00–120.00 | 995 | 4 |
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,022 | 150.26/cwt | 144.00–156.00 | 1,536 | 13 |
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,044 | 165.06/cwt | 158.00–172.00 | 1,723 | 4 |
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,051 | 134.15/cwt | 126.00–140.00 | 1,410 | 16 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,195 | 151.76/cwt | 148.00–156.00 | 1,814 | 9 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,217 | 176.65/cwt | 171.00–184.00 | 2,150 | 17 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,223 | 165.44/cwt | 159.00–170.00 | 2,023 | 14 |
| Cows | — | Breaker 75-80% | 1,428 | 167.51/cwt | 165.00–170.00 | 2,392 | 4 |
| Cows | — | Breaker 75-80% | 1,452 | 180.65/cwt | 173.00–185.00 | 2,623 | 13 |
| Cows | — | Premium White 65-75% | 1,750 | 166.00/cwt | 166.00–166.00 | 2,905 | 1 |
Compared to last week, steer calves weighing 400-450 lbs sold with a firm to higher undertone on last week's light offering, with 450-500 lbs steer calves trading 15.00-35.00 higher, spots 40.00 higher and 500-650 lbs steers sold firm to 10.00 higher with the most advance on the 5 weights, 650-700 lb steers sold 10.00-20.00 higher, a much larger offering of 700-750 lb steers sold with a firm to higher undertone on comparable weights, with over 800 lbs selling steady to firm. Heifer calves 400-450 lbs sold steady to firm, with 450-500 lbs selling 10.00-15.00 higher, 500-550 lbs heifers sold 10.00-20.00 higher with 550-600 lbs trading steady to firm, 600-650 lbs sold firm to 15.00 higher and over 650 lbs were lightly tested. Demand was good on a heavy offering with overall quality very good on the calves and yearlings. Backgrounders are not hiding their desire to own feeders especially for grazing and to sell later as demand for these feeders is very good. Last weeks fed cattle market also hit the highs as trade in the Southern Plains was from 242.00-to mostly 245.00. Slaughter cows sold fully steady to firm.
| Steers — Medium and Large 1 · Fleshy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 800–850 | 828 | 353.50 | 353.50 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 600–650 | 620 | 415.00 | 415.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 350–400 | 378 | 572.50–575.00 | 574.14 |
| 17 | 400–450 | 429 | 509.00–555.00 | 532.46 |
| 16 | 450–500 | 491 | 515.00–548.00 | 527.25 |
| 19 | 500–550 | 528 | 442.50–480.00 | 463.48 |
| 36 | 550–600 | 572 | 441.00–461.00 | 452.53 |
| 15 | 600–650 | 629 | 415.00–418.00 | 416.43 |
| 14 | 650–700 | 671 | 391.00–406.00 | 395.15 |
| 9 | 700–750 | 736 | 359.00–360.00 | 359.56 |
| 38 | 750–800 | 768 | 361.00–369.75 | 367.26 |
| 4 | 850–900 | 865 | 334.50 | 334.50 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 950–1000 | 970 | 279.00 | 279.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57 | 400–450 | 434 | 557.50–602.50 | 583.13 |
| 80 | 450–500 | 467 | 542.50–590.00 | 568.73 |
| 188 | 500–550 | 526 | 492.50–540.00 | 526.07 |
| 172 | 550–600 | 576 | 450.00–497.00 | 479.92 |
| 173 | 600–650 | 621 | 429.00–465.00 | 446.36 |
| 211 | 650–700 | 677 | 420.00–450.00 | 430.67 |
| 262 | 700–750 | 732 | 390.00–422.00 | 397.50 |
| 33 | 750–800 | 773 | 368.50–390.00 | 374.05 |
| 227 | 800–850 | 808 | 363.75–371.00 | 368.04 |
| 175 | 900–950 | 939 | 334.75–346.50 | 342.77 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1 · Thin Fleshed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | 550–600 | 558 | 517.50 | 517.50 |
| Steers — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | 900–950 | 935 | 332.35 | 332.35 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 450–500 | 463 | 332.50 | 332.50 |
| 4 | 550–600 | 570 | 376.00 | 376.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 2 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 500–550 | 521 | 364.00 | 364.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 300–350 | 333 | 510.00–540.00 | 529.00 |
| 24 | 400–450 | 420 | 439.00–490.00 | 473.42 |
| 22 | 450–500 | 469 | 425.00–470.00 | 443.16 |
| 54 | 500–550 | 531 | 421.00–448.00 | 439.24 |
| 45 | 550–600 | 585 | 368.00–405.00 | 392.54 |
| 82 | 600–650 | 635 | 361.00–380.00 | 374.07 |
| 12 | 650–700 | 676 | 336.00–369.00 | 355.46 |
| 20 | 700–750 | 716 | 345.50 | 345.50 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 350–400 | 387 | 540.00–565.00 | 546.35 |
| 50 | 400–450 | 419 | 517.50–532.50 | 525.45 |
| 75 | 450–500 | 484 | 500.00–515.00 | 509.64 |
| 130 | 500–550 | 519 | 465.00–512.50 | 494.19 |
| 216 | 550–600 | 584 | 425.00–475.00 | 440.55 |
| 120 | 600–650 | 627 | 390.00–416.00 | 408.10 |
| 150 | 650–700 | 676 | 370.00–378.00 | 372.05 |
| 21 | 750–800 | 755 | 350.00–356.00 | 354.97 |
| 4 | 800–850 | 801 | 349.00 | 349.00 |
| 15 | 850–900 | 852 | 336.00–343.50 | 341.49 |
| 4 | 900–950 | 943 | 315.00 | 315.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 400–450 | 416 | 510.00 | 510.00 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 450–500 | 457 | 502.50 | 502.50 |
| 3 | 500–550 | 530 | 455.00 | 455.00 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 350–400 | 370 | 590.00 | 590.00 |
| 3 | 600–650 | 625 | 408.00 | 408.00 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | — | 1,051 | 126.00–140.00 | 134.15 |
| 4 | — | 1,044 | 158.00–172.00 | 165.06 |
| 4 | — | 878 | 108.00–120.00 | 113.28 |
| 13 | — | 1,022 | 144.00–156.00 | 150.26 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | — | 1,223 | 159.00–170.00 | 165.44 |
| 9 | — | 1,195 | 148.00–156.00 | 151.76 |
| 17 | — | 1,217 | 171.00–184.00 | 176.65 |
| Cows — Premium White 65-75%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | — | 1,750 | 166.00 | 166.00 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | — | 1,452 | 173.00–185.00 | 180.65 |
| 4 | — | 1,428 | 165.00–170.00 | 167.51 |
| Heifers — Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | — | 1,289 | 234.00–235.00 | 234.41 |
| Heifers — Select$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | — | 1,419 | 229.00–231.00 | 230.55 |
| Steers — Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | — | 1,168 | 234.50–240.00 | 235.79 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | — | 1,963 | 210.00–227.50 | 217.56 |
| 4 | — | 1,644 | 189.00–197.00 | 193.11 |
| 1 | — | 1,525 | 178.00 | 178.00 |