Compared to last week, slaughter cows and slaughter bulls traded 2.00-3.00 higher. Demand was good on a moderate supply. Hay harvest is in full swing following several days of sunshine and heat, however scattered showers across the area today and in the forecast may slow it down. The quality of the hay varies due to various amounts of Spring rains across the area.
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | High | 1,584 | 93.86 | 1,487 | 69 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | High | 1,422 | 65.24 | 928 | 75 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Average | 1,158 | 61.62 | 714 | 143 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Average | 995 | 51.79 | 515 | 144 |
| Class | Weight | Grade / description | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slaughter Cattle · Bulls4 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Bulls | — | — | 1,336 | 77.45/cwt | 68.00–85.00 | 1,035 | 17 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,497 | 91.15/cwt | 86.00–97.00 | 1,365 | 21 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,740 | 102.71/cwt | 97.00–110.00 | 1,787 | 24 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,917 | 111.53/cwt | 110.00–114.00 | 2,138 | 7 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Cows10 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 797 | 30.55/cwt | 25.00–33.00 | 243 | 8 |
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 872 | 43.54/cwt | 37.00–46.00 | 380 | 24 |
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,033 | 59.46/cwt | 57.00–65.00 | 614 | 43 |
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,037 | 52.34/cwt | 46.00–57.00 | 543 | 69 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,150 | 61.99/cwt | 57.50–66.00 | 713 | 85 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,154 | 54.10/cwt | 46.00–58.00 | 624 | 33 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,191 | 70.31/cwt | 67.00–80.00 | 837 | 25 |
| Cows | — | Breaker 75-80% | 1,407 | 57.02/cwt | 52.50–59.00 | 802 | 7 |
| Cows | — | Breaker 75-80% | 1,419 | 64.21/cwt | 60.00–68.00 | 911 | 49 |
| Cows | — | Breaker 75-80% | 1,436 | 70.91/cwt | 68.00–75.00 | 1,018 | 19 |
| Replacement Cattle · Bred Cows12 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Bred Cows | — | Small and Medium 2-3 | 725 | 399.89/cwt | 375.00–425.00 | 2,899 | 3 |
| Bred Cows | — | Medium 2 | 940 | 515.12/cwt | 425.00–575.00 | 4,842 | 8 |
| Bred Cows | — | Medium 2 | 956 | 664.41/cwt | 550.00–775.00 | 6,352 | 7 |
| Bred Cows | — | Medium 1-2 | 988 | 831.75/cwt | 800.00–875.00 | 8,218 | 3 |
| Bred Cows | — | Medium 2 | 996 | 638.88/cwt | 475.00–775.00 | 6,363 | 11 |
| Bred Cows | — | Medium 1-2 | 1,002 | 912.38/cwt | 850.00–1,025.00 | 9,142 | 8 |
| Bred Cows | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 1,073 | 957.76/cwt | 925.00–975.00 | 10,277 | 3 |
| Bred Cows | — | Medium 1-2 | 1,080 | 816.05/cwt | 750.00–850.00 | 8,813 | 3 |
| Bred Cows | — | Medium and Large 2 | 1,127 | 783.51/cwt | 700.00–825.00 | 8,830 | 11 |
| Bred Cows | — | Medium and Large 2 | 1,158 | 784.99/cwt | 650.00–900.00 | 9,090 | 21 |
| Bred Cows | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 1,247 | 1,022.39/cwt | 925.00–1,150.00 | 12,749 | 29 |
| Bred Cows | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 1,287 | 978.62/cwt | 975.00–1,000.00 | 12,595 | 7 |
| Replacement Cattle · Cow-Calf Pairs3 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Cow-Calf Pairs | — | Medium 2 | 837 | 800.00/cwt | 700.00–950.00 | 6,696 | 5 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 914 | 1,255.00/cwt | 1,175.00–1,375.00 | 11,471 | 15 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | — | Medium and Large 2 | 994 | 1,106.25/cwt | 1,050.00–1,175.00 | 10,996 | 4 |
| Replacement Cattle · Bred Heifers1 lot · lightest first | |||||||
| Bred Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 752 | 705.44/cwt | 600.00–775.00 | 5,305 | 6 |
| Replacement Cattle · Stock Cows5 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Stock Cows | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 741 | 91.58/cwt | 85.00–99.00 | 679 | 4 |
| Stock Cows | — | Medium 2 | 795 | 58.41/cwt | 43.00–80.00 | 464 | 12 |
| Stock Cows | — | Medium 1-2 | 893 | 76.98/cwt | 70.00–97.00 | 687 | 8 |
| Stock Cows | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 1,029 | 76.96/cwt | 70.00–87.50 | 792 | 8 |
| Stock Cows | — | Medium and Large 2 | 1,088 | 65.89/cwt | 62.00–71.00 | 717 | 11 |
Compared to last week, slaughter cows and slaughter bulls traded 2.00-3.00 higher. Demand was good on a moderate supply. Hay harvest is in full swing following several days of sunshine and heat, however scattered showers across the area today and in the forecast may slow it down. The quality of the hay varies due to various amounts of Spring rains across the area.
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | — | 1,917 | 110.00–114.00 | 111.53 |
| 21 | — | 1,497 | 86.00–97.00 | 91.15 |
| 17 | — | 1,336 | 68.00–85.00 | 77.45 |
| 24 | — | 1,740 | 97.00–110.00 | 102.71 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | — | 1,436 | 68.00–75.00 | 70.91 |
| 7 | — | 1,407 | 52.50–59.00 | 57.02 |
| 49 | — | 1,419 | 60.00–68.00 | 64.21 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 69 | — | 1,037 | 46.00–57.00 | 52.34 |
| 43 | — | 1,033 | 57.00–65.00 | 59.46 |
| 24 | — | 872 | 37.00–46.00 | 43.54 |
| 8 | — | 797 | 25.00–33.00 | 30.55 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85 | — | 1,150 | 57.50–66.00 | 61.99 |
| 33 | — | 1,154 | 46.00–58.00 | 54.10 |
| 25 | — | 1,191 | 67.00–80.00 | 70.31 |
| Bred Cows — Medium 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 8 | — | 1,002 | 850.00–1,025.00 | 912.38 |
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 3 | — | 988 | 800.00–875.00 | 831.75 |
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 3 | — | 1,080 | 750.00–850.00 | 816.05 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 29 | — | 1,247 | 925.00–1,150.00 | 1,022.39 |
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 3 | — | 1,073 | 925.00–975.00 | 957.76 |
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 7 | — | 1,287 | 975.00–1,000.00 | 978.62 |
| Bred Cows — Medium 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 11 | — | 996 | 475.00–775.00 | 638.88 |
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 7 | — | 956 | 550.00–775.00 | 664.41 |
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 8 | — | 940 | 425.00–575.00 | 515.12 |
| Bred Cows — Small and Medium 2-3$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 3 | — | 725 | 375.00–425.00 | 399.89 |
| 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/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 21 | — | 1,158 | 650.00–900.00 | 784.99 |
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 11 | — | 1,127 | 700.00–825.00 | 783.51 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · estimate wt | ||||||
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | Open | 4 | — | 994 | 1,050.00–1,175.00 | 1,106.25 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · estimate wt | ||||||
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | Open | 15 | — | 914 | 1,175.00–1,375.00 | 1,255.00 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs — Medium 2$ per cwt · estimate wt | ||||||
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | Open | 5 | — | 837 | 700.00–950.00 | 800.00 |
| Bred Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (<2 yrs) | All Stages (1-9 mo) | 6 | — | 752 | 600.00–775.00 | 705.44 |
| Stock Cows — Medium 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | Open | 12 | — | 795 | 43.00–80.00 | 58.41 |
| Stock Cows — Medium 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | Open | 8 | — | 893 | 70.00–97.00 | 76.98 |
| Stock 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) | Open | 11 | — | 1,088 | 62.00–71.00 | 65.89 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | Open | 8 | — | 1,029 | 70.00–87.50 | 76.96 |
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 4 | — | 741 | 85.00–99.00 | 91.58 |