Compared to last week, a much lighter run of feeders sold with a steady to firm undertone. Supply was light this holiday week and most cattle sold in smaller groups, however some quality cattle were still on hand. Demand was moderate to good, best for 300-525 lb calves suitable to graze and 550-625 lb steers. Cattle futures have gained back last weeks losses to start the week following Friday's bullish COF report and a large slaughter number last week that put concerns of plant slowdowns at ease. Slaughter cows sold 1.00-3.00 lower, bulls 3.00-5.00 lower.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large 1 | 569 | 159.01 | 905 | 151 |
| Medium and Large 1-2 | 594 | 148.37 | 882 | 109 |
| Large 1-2 | 619 | 143.98 | 892 | 29 |
| Medium and Large 2 | 641 | 130.70 | 838 | 10thin |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Average | 1,481 | 74.45 | 1,103 | 45 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | Low | 1,430 | 53.94 | 772 | 47 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Low | 1,200 | 50.40 | 605 | 84 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Low | 1,112 | 42.73 | 475 | 22 |
| Class | Weight | Grade / description | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feeder Cattle · Steers25 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 326 | 199.43/cwt | 197.00–201.00 | 650 | 5 |
| Steers | — | Large 1-2 | 369 | 183.00/cwt | 183.00–183.00 | 675 | 4 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 381 | 180.34/cwt | 170.00–184.00 | 687 | 9 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 418 | 184.94/cwt | 183.00–189.00 | 773 | 9 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 424 | 174.59/cwt | 171.00–178.00 | 740 | 4 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | 477 | 159.00/cwt | 159.00–159.00 | 758 | 3 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 478 | 157.50/cwt | 155.00–160.00 | 753 | 4 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 480 | 167.36/cwt | 164.00–169.00 | 803 | 6 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 522 | 165.52/cwt | 162.00–168.00 | 864 | 47 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 527 | 156.22/cwt | 146.00–160.00 | 823 | 40 |
| Steers | — | Large 1-2 | 554 | 150.00/cwt | 150.00–150.00 | 831 | 8 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 564 | 151.93/cwt | 151.00–153.00 | 857 | 31 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 578 | 146.38/cwt | 143.00–150.00 | 846 | 4 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 613 | 141.26/cwt | 140.00–143.00 | 866 | 7 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 614 | 158.26/cwt | 157.00–160.00 | 972 | 30 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | 621 | 140.00/cwt | 140.00–140.00 | 869 | 10 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 2 | 629 | 134.50/cwt | 134.50–134.50 | 846 | 6 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 2 | 659 | 125.00/cwt | 125.00–125.00 | 824 | 4 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 672 | 132.84/cwt | 129.00–135.00 | 893 | 15 |
| Steers | — | Large 1-2 | 687 | 134.46/cwt | 132.00–137.00 | 924 | 12 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 736 | 131.63/cwt | 131.50–132.00 | 969 | 15 |
| Steers | — | Large 1-2 | 762 | 126.00/cwt | 126.00–126.00 | 960 | 5 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 792 | 129.00/cwt | 129.00–129.00 | 1,022 | 5 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 827 | 131.00/cwt | 131.00–131.00 | 1,083 | 6 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 958 | 123.00/cwt | 123.00–123.00 | 1,178 | 10 |
| Feeder Cattle · Heifers24 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | 263 | 135.00/cwt | 135.00–135.00 | 355 | 3 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 387 | 138.00/cwt | 138.00–138.00 | 534 | 6 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 389 | 154.00/cwt | 154.00–154.00 | 599 | 4 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2Unweaned | 404 | 131.69/cwt | 130.00–135.00 | 532 | 6 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 411 | 149.00/cwt | 149.00–149.00 | 612 | 7 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 428 | 148.59/cwt | 148.00–149.00 | 636 | 12 |
| Heifers | — | Large 1Unweaned | 464 | 132.00/cwt | 132.00–132.00 | 612 | 8 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2Unweaned | 470 | 130.35/cwt | 130.00–131.00 | 613 | 9 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 481 | 149.12/cwt | 142.00–154.00 | 717 | 22 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 483 | 139.16/cwt | 132.00–141.00 | 672 | 10 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 527 | 143.02/cwt | 142.00–147.00 | 754 | 10 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 532 | 133.45/cwt | 128.00–138.00 | 710 | 16 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 562 | 137.00/cwt | 137.00–137.00 | 770 | 3 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2Unweaned | 572 | 117.00/cwt | 117.00–117.00 | 669 | 3 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 588 | 131.00/cwt | 131.00–131.00 | 770 | 9 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1Fleshy | 593 | 128.00/cwt | 128.00–128.00 | 759 | 12 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 623 | 130.94/cwt | 127.00–135.00 | 816 | 10 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1Fleshy | 633 | 128.00/cwt | 128.00–128.00 | 810 | 5 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 665 | 129.00/cwt | 129.00–129.00 | 858 | 5 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 665 | 122.44/cwt | 120.00–125.00 | 814 | 6 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 723 | 124.00/cwt | 124.00–124.00 | 897 | 2 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 771 | 127.85/cwt | 127.85–127.85 | 986 | 66 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 801 | 116.50/cwt | 116.50–116.50 | 933 | 5 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 956 | 110.00/cwt | 110.00–110.00 | 1,052 | 6 |
| Feeder Cattle · Bulls6 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Bulls | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 441 | 164.25/cwt | 159.00–171.00 | 724 | 6 |
| Bulls | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 487 | 154.00/cwt | 154.00–154.00 | 750 | 3 |
| Bulls | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 523 | 146.00/cwt | 146.00–146.00 | 764 | 2 |
| Bulls | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 575 | 146.00/cwt | 146.00–146.00 | 840 | 3 |
| Bulls | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 607 | 133.01/cwt | 131.00–134.00 | 807 | 6 |
| Bulls | — | Medium and Large 1-2Fleshy | 695 | 110.00/cwt | 110.00–110.00 | 765 | 3 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Bulls3 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Bulls | — | — | 1,474 | 77.05/cwt | 74.50–82.00 | 1,136 | 29 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,474 | 67.89/cwt | 59.50–72.50 | 1,001 | 14 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,630 | 82.73/cwt | 82.50–83.00 | 1,348 | 2 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Cows8 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,042 | 37.71/cwt | 35.00–42.00 | 393 | 5 |
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,132 | 44.21/cwt | 41.00–45.00 | 500 | 17 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,185 | 49.89/cwt | 45.00–52.50 | 591 | 61 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,228 | 44.04/cwt | 43.50–45.00 | 541 | 6 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,244 | 54.48/cwt | 52.50–56.00 | 678 | 17 |
| Cows | — | Breaker 75-80% | 1,414 | 52.99/cwt | 50.00–56.00 | 749 | 40 |
| Cows | — | Breaker 75-80% | 1,505 | 45.00/cwt | 45.00–45.00 | 677 | 1 |
| Cows | — | Breaker 75-80% | 1,528 | 61.74/cwt | 60.50–62.00 | 943 | 6 |
| Replacement Cattle · Stock Cows2 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Stock Cows | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 1,005 | 94.25/cwt | 75.00–100.50 | 947 | 12 |
| Stock Cows | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 1,066 | 58.05/cwt | 52.50–70.00 | 619 | 29 |
| Replacement Cattle · Bred Cows2 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Bred Cows | — | Medium and Large 1-2Broken Mouth | 1,196 | 54.68/cwt | 52.00–60.00 | 654 | 29 |
| Bred Cows | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 1,355 | 800.00/cwt | 800.00–800.00 | 10,840 | 5 |
Compared to last week, a much lighter run of feeders sold with a steady to firm undertone. Supply was light this holiday week and most cattle sold in smaller groups, however some quality cattle were still on hand. Demand was moderate to good, best for 300-525 lb calves suitable to graze and 550-625 lb steers. Cattle futures have gained back last weeks losses to start the week following Friday's bullish COF report and a large slaughter number last week that put concerns of plant slowdowns at ease. Slaughter cows sold 1.00-3.00 lower, bulls 3.00-5.00 lower.
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | — | 478 | 155.00–160.00 | 157.50 |
| 4 | — | 578 | 143.00–150.00 | 146.38 |
| 6 | — | 827 | 131.00 | 131.00 |
| 4 | — | 424 | 171.00–178.00 | 174.59 |
| 40 | — | 527 | 146.00–160.00 | 156.22 |
| 15 | — | 736 | 131.50–132.00 | 131.63 |
| 15 | — | 672 | 129.00–135.00 | 132.84 |
| 7 | — | 613 | 140.00–143.00 | 141.26 |
| 5 | — | 792 | 129.00 | 129.00 |
| 9 | — | 381 | 170.00–184.00 | 180.34 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | — | 480 | 164.00–169.00 | 167.36 |
| 30 | — | 614 | 157.00–160.00 | 158.26 |
| 10 | — | 958 | 123.00 | 123.00 |
| 5 | — | 326 | 197.00–201.00 | 199.43 |
| 47 | — | 522 | 162.00–168.00 | 165.52 |
| 31 | — | 564 | 151.00–153.00 | 151.93 |
| 9 | — | 418 | 183.00–189.00 | 184.94 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | — | 621 | 140.00 | 140.00 |
| 3 | — | 477 | 159.00 | 159.00 |
| Steers — Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | — | 687 | 132.00–137.00 | 134.46 |
| 4 | — | 369 | 183.00 | 183.00 |
| 8 | — | 554 | 150.00 | 150.00 |
| 5 | — | 762 | 126.00 | 126.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | — | 629 | 134.50 | 134.50 |
| 4 | — | 659 | 125.00 | 125.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | — | 470 | 130.00–131.00 | 130.35 |
| 6 | — | 404 | 130.00–135.00 | 131.69 |
| 3 | — | 572 | 117.00 | 117.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | — | 387 | 138.00 | 138.00 |
| 16 | — | 532 | 128.00–138.00 | 133.45 |
| 10 | — | 623 | 127.00–135.00 | 130.94 |
| 2 | — | 723 | 124.00 | 124.00 |
| 5 | — | 801 | 116.50 | 116.50 |
| 10 | — | 483 | 132.00–141.00 | 139.16 |
| 6 | — | 956 | 110.00 | 110.00 |
| 6 | — | 665 | 120.00–125.00 | 122.44 |
| 66 | — | 771 | 127.85 | 127.85 |
| 9 | — | 588 | 131.00 | 131.00 |
| 7 | — | 411 | 149.00 | 149.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | — | 665 | 129.00 | 129.00 |
| 12 | — | 428 | 148.00–149.00 | 148.59 |
| 10 | — | 527 | 142.00–147.00 | 143.02 |
| 4 | — | 389 | 154.00 | 154.00 |
| 3 | — | 562 | 137.00 | 137.00 |
| 22 | — | 481 | 142.00–154.00 | 149.12 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | — | 263 | 135.00 | 135.00 |
| Heifers — Large 1 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | — | 464 | 132.00 | 132.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1 · Fleshy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | — | 633 | 128.00 | 128.00 |
| 12 | — | 593 | 128.00 | 128.00 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | — | 523 | 146.00 | 146.00 |
| 3 | — | 487 | 154.00 | 154.00 |
| 6 | — | 607 | 131.00–134.00 | 133.01 |
| 3 | — | 575 | 146.00 | 146.00 |
| 6 | — | 441 | 159.00–171.00 | 164.25 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1-2 · Fleshy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | — | 695 | 110.00 | 110.00 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | — | 1,228 | 43.50–45.00 | 44.04 |
| 17 | — | 1,244 | 52.50–56.00 | 54.48 |
| 61 | — | 1,185 | 45.00–52.50 | 49.89 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | — | 1,505 | 45.00 | 45.00 |
| 40 | — | 1,414 | 50.00–56.00 | 52.99 |
| 6 | — | 1,528 | 60.50–62.00 | 61.74 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | — | 1,042 | 35.00–42.00 | 37.71 |
| 17 | — | 1,132 | 41.00–45.00 | 44.21 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | — | 1,474 | 74.50–82.00 | 77.05 |
| 14 | — | 1,474 | 59.50–72.50 | 67.89 |
| 2 | — | 1,630 | 82.50–83.00 | 82.73 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 29 | — | 1,066 | 52.50–70.00 | 58.05 |
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 12 | — | 1,005 | 75.00–100.50 | 94.25 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1-2 · Broken Mouth$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 29 | — | 1,196 | 52.00–60.00 | 54.68 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 5 | — | 1,355 | 800.00 | 800.00 |