Compared to last week, Slaughter Steers sold mostly steady with a weak undertone on good demand. Dairy Steers sold 2.00-4.00 lower on lighter receipts this week, with Dairy Heifers selling weak on limited comparable sales. Slaughter Bulls sold weak in a narrow comparison. Slaughter Cows sold steady to 2.00 lower. Overall demand and buyer activity for the slaughter cattle sale was good, with moderate supply and buyer attendance. Higher demand is likely due to the Thanksgiving Holiday and there being no slaughter cattle sale on Thursday 11/26. Feeder Dairy Bull calves sold 5.00-7.00 lower, with Feeder Dairy Heifer calves selling firm on a light test. Overall demand and buyer attendance was moderate for the calf sale, with moderate supply. Todays supply included; 262 steers, 209 heifers, 97 bulls, 351 cows, 221 misc cattle, and 549 calves.
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | High | 1,313 | 84.04 | 1,103 | 117 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | High | 1,673 | 54.72 | 916 | 92 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | High | 1,410 | 51.70 | 729 | 89 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | High | 1,256 | 44.89 | 564 | 56 |
| Dairy Heifers | Choice and Prime | Average | 1,485 | 90.62 | 1,346 | 2thin |
| Dairy Heifers | Choice | Low | 1,353 | 77.18 | 1,044 | 5thin |
| Dairy Heifers | Select | Low | 1,145 | 70.83 | 811 | 11 |
| Dairy Steers | Choice and Prime | Average | 1,623 | 90.97 | 1,476 | 2thin |
| Dairy Steers | Choice | Average | 1,565 | 85.60 | 1,340 | 5thin |
| Dairy Steers | Select | High | 1,177 | 72.04 | 848 | 9thin |
| Steers | Choice and Prime | Low | 1,591 | 116.26 | 1,850 | 49 |
| Steers | Choice | Low | 1,507 | 109.85 | 1,656 | 87 |
| Steers | Select | High | 1,464 | 100.25 | 1,468 | 20 |
| Class | Grade | Avg wt | Price | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | Number 1 | 97 | 123.74/cwt | 79 |
| Bulls | Number 2 | 92 | 92.97/cwt | 66 |
| Bulls | Number 3 | 94 | 53.19/cwt | 35 |
| Bulls | Utility | 88 | 12.95/cwt | 48 |
| Heifers | Number 1 | 95 | 111.85/cwt | 18 |
| Heifers | Number 2 | 86 | 44.51/cwt | 29 |
| Heifers | Utility/Non-Tubing | 79 | 8.15/cwt | 7 |
| Class | Weight | Grade / description | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slaughter Cattle · Steers9 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Steers | — | SelectNon-Traditional | 1,399 | 107.62/cwt | 105.00–109.00 | 1,506 | 6 |
| Steers | — | SelectNon-Traditional | 1,471 | 98.67/cwt | 95.00–103.00 | 1,451 | 11 |
| Steers | — | ChoiceNon-Traditional | 1,498 | 109.13/cwt | 106.00–113.00 | 1,635 | 48 |
| Steers | — | ChoiceNon-Traditional | 1,501 | 103.90/cwt | 101.00–107.00 | 1,560 | 15 |
| Steers | — | ChoiceNon-Traditional | 1,530 | 115.01/cwt | 112.00–119.00 | 1,760 | 24 |
| Steers | — | Choice and PrimeNon-Traditional | 1,560 | 108.34/cwt | 106.00–110.00 | 1,690 | 3 |
| Steers | — | SelectNon-Traditional | 1,570 | 91.32/cwt | 90.00–93.00 | 1,434 | 3 |
| Steers | — | Choice and PrimeNon-Traditional | 1,584 | 115.04/cwt | 112.00–118.00 | 1,822 | 31 |
| Steers | — | Choice and PrimeNon-Traditional | 1,612 | 120.37/cwt | 118.00–123.00 | 1,940 | 15 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Bulls7 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Bulls | — | — | 1,124 | 94.87/cwt | 90.00–101.50 | 1,066 | 7 |
| Bulls | — | —Non-Traditional | 1,124 | 94.87/cwt | 90.00–101.50 | 1,066 | 7 |
| Bulls | — | —Non-Traditional | 1,200 | 70.77/cwt | 54.00–80.00 | 849 | 34 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,270 | 80.51/cwt | 74.00–87.00 | 1,022 | 25 |
| Bulls | — | —Non-Traditional | 1,444 | 77.76/cwt | 72.00–86.00 | 1,123 | 18 |
| Bulls | — | —Non-Traditional | 1,461 | 93.40/cwt | 81.00–105.00 | 1,365 | 15 |
| Bulls | — | —Non-Traditional | 1,582 | 116.84/cwt | 99.00–131.00 | 1,848 | 11 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Cows9 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,248 | 46.14/cwt | 44.00–49.00 | 576 | 19 |
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,252 | 50.43/cwt | 48.00–53.00 | 631 | 11 |
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,263 | 41.64/cwt | 40.00–44.00 | 526 | 26 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,393 | 48.30/cwt | 45.00–51.00 | 673 | 42 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,397 | 53.40/cwt | 52.00–56.00 | 746 | 29 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,471 | 56.87/cwt | 55.00–59.00 | 837 | 18 |
| Cows | — | Breaker 75-80% | 1,614 | 49.10/cwt | 46.00–51.50 | 792 | 25 |
| Cows | — | Breaker 75-80% | 1,623 | 54.18/cwt | 52.00–56.50 | 879 | 35 |
| Cows | — | Breaker 75-80% | 1,775 | 59.71/cwt | 57.00–63.50 | 1,060 | 32 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Dairy Steers4 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Dairy Steers | — | SelectNon-Traditional | 1,085 | 78.00/cwt | 78.00–78.00 | 846 | 1 |
| Dairy Steers | — | SelectNon-Traditional | 1,188 | 71.29/cwt | 69.00–74.00 | 847 | 8 |
| Dairy Steers | — | ChoiceNon-Traditional | 1,565 | 85.60/cwt | 84.00–87.00 | 1,340 | 5 |
| Dairy Steers | — | Choice and PrimeNon-Traditional | 1,623 | 90.97/cwt | 90.00–92.00 | 1,476 | 2 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Dairy Heifers5 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Dairy Heifers | — | Select | 1,086 | 72.55/cwt | 71.00–73.00 | 788 | 8 |
| Dairy Heifers | — | Choice | 1,285 | 73.40/cwt | 71.00–76.00 | 943 | 2 |
| Dairy Heifers | — | Select | 1,304 | 66.25/cwt | 65.00–67.00 | 864 | 3 |
| Dairy Heifers | — | Choice | 1,398 | 79.70/cwt | 77.00–84.00 | 1,114 | 3 |
| Dairy Heifers | — | Choice and Prime | 1,485 | 90.62/cwt | 88.00–93.00 | 1,346 | 2 |
| Feeder Dairy Calves · Heifers20 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Heifers | — | Number 2Beef Cross | 55 | 20.00/cwt | 20.00–20.00 | 11 | 1 |
| Heifers | — | Number 2 | 70 | 10.00/cwt | 10.00–10.00 | 7 | 1 |
| Heifers | — | Number 2Beef Cross | 73 | 130.23/cwt | 120.00–140.00 | 95 | 3 |
| Heifers | — | Utility/Non-Tubing | 73 | 5.00/cwt | 5.00–5.00 | 4 | 2 |
| Heifers | — | Number 1 | 75 | 11.00/cwt | 10.00–12.00 | 8 | 2 |
| Heifers | — | Utility/Non-Tubing | 81 | 9.41/cwt | 5.00–12.00 | 8 | 5 |
| Heifers | — | Number 2 | 82 | 10.87/cwt | 10.00–12.00 | 9 | 7 |
| Heifers | — | Number 2Beef Cross | 84 | 54.14/cwt | 10.00–130.00 | 45 | 5 |
| Heifers | — | Number 1Beef Cross | 85 | 196.25/cwt | 175.00–230.00 | 167 | 4 |
| Heifers | — | Number 1 | 91 | 29.85/cwt | 25.00–37.00 | 27 | 4 |
| Heifers | — | Number 2 | 93 | 15.41/cwt | 12.00–20.00 | 14 | 5 |
| Heifers | — | Number 2Beef Cross | 94 | 43.11/cwt | 12.00–130.00 | 41 | 4 |
| Heifers | — | Number 1Beef Cross | 95 | 210.00/cwt | 210.00–210.00 | 200 | 1 |
| Heifers | — | Number 2 | 100 | 20.00/cwt | 20.00–20.00 | 20 | 1 |
| Heifers | — | Number 1Beef Cross | 102 | 203.28/cwt | 200.00–210.00 | 207 | 3 |
| Heifers | — | Number 2Beef Cross | 103 | 126.95/cwt | 105.00–150.00 | 131 | 2 |
| Heifers | — | Number 1 | 105 | 20.00/cwt | 20.00–20.00 | 21 | 1 |
| Heifers | — | Number 1Beef Cross | 110 | 180.00/cwt | 180.00–180.00 | 198 | 1 |
| Heifers | — | Number 1 | 115 | 27.00/cwt | 27.00–27.00 | 31 | 1 |
| Heifers | — | Number 1 | 125 | 40.00/cwt | 40.00–40.00 | 50 | 1 |
| Feeder Dairy Calves · Bulls30 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Bulls | — | Utility | 65 | 8.33/cwt | 5.00–10.00 | 5 | 3 |
| Bulls | — | Number 2Beef Cross | 70 | 150.00/cwt | 150.00–150.00 | 105 | 1 |
| Bulls | — | Number 2 | 72 | 45.04/cwt | 40.00–55.00 | 32 | 9 |
| Bulls | — | Utility | 74 | 8.20/cwt | 5.00–12.00 | 6 | 6 |
| Bulls | — | Number 3 | 75 | 35.00/cwt | 35.00–35.00 | 26 | 1 |
| Bulls | — | Number 2Beef Cross | 80 | 140.00/cwt | 110.00–160.00 | 112 | 3 |
| Bulls | — | Number 1Beef Cross | 83 | 209.85/cwt | 200.00–220.00 | 174 | 4 |
| Bulls | — | Number 2 | 83 | 73.35/cwt | 60.00–90.00 | 61 | 11 |
| Bulls | — | Number 3 | 83 | 49.64/cwt | 40.00–65.00 | 41 | 10 |
| Bulls | — | Utility | 83 | 12.28/cwt | 5.00–25.00 | 10 | 16 |
| Bulls | — | Number 1 | 84 | 99.87/cwt | 90.00–110.00 | 84 | 9 |
| Bulls | — | Number 1 | 92 | 97.89/cwt | 90.00–105.00 | 90 | 32 |
| Bulls | — | Utility | 92 | 13.93/cwt | 5.00–35.00 | 13 | 12 |
| Bulls | — | Number 2Beef Cross | 93 | 150.00/cwt | 150.00–150.00 | 140 | 2 |
| Bulls | — | Number 2 | 93 | 90.40/cwt | 70.00–100.00 | 84 | 16 |
| Bulls | — | Number 3 | 93 | 51.73/cwt | 40.00–65.00 | 48 | 12 |
| Bulls | — | Number 1Beef Cross | 95 | 223.75/cwt | 205.00–260.00 | 213 | 4 |
| Bulls | — | Number 2Beef Cross | 101 | 177.53/cwt | 160.00–200.00 | 179 | 4 |
| Bulls | — | Number 3 | 101 | 54.95/cwt | 40.00–75.00 | 55 | 9 |
| Bulls | — | Number 1Beef Cross | 102 | 236.89/cwt | 220.00–250.00 | 242 | 6 |
| Bulls | — | Utility | 102 | 17.01/cwt | 10.00–30.00 | 17 | 6 |
| Bulls | — | Number 1 | 103 | 109.70/cwt | 105.00–115.00 | 113 | 11 |
| Bulls | — | Number 2 | 103 | 95.17/cwt | 80.00–105.00 | 98 | 16 |
| Bulls | — | Utility | 111 | 16.70/cwt | 10.00–35.00 | 19 | 4 |
| Bulls | — | Number 1 | 112 | 107.27/cwt | 100.00–115.00 | 120 | 11 |
| Bulls | — | Number 2 | 113 | 93.61/cwt | 80.00–105.00 | 106 | 4 |
| Bulls | — | Number 3 | 113 | 74.89/cwt | 70.00–80.00 | 85 | 2 |
| Bulls | — | Number 1 | 120 | 101.00/cwt | 100.00–102.00 | 121 | 2 |
| Bulls | — | Number 3 | 120 | 65.00/cwt | 65.00–65.00 | 78 | 1 |
| Bulls | — | Utility | 120 | 15.00/cwt | 15.00–15.00 | 18 | 1 |
Compared to last week, Slaughter Steers sold mostly steady with a weak undertone on good demand. Dairy Steers sold 2.00-4.00 lower on lighter receipts this week, with Dairy Heifers selling weak on limited comparable sales. Slaughter Bulls sold weak in a narrow comparison. Slaughter Cows sold steady to 2.00 lower. Overall demand and buyer activity for the slaughter cattle sale was good, with moderate supply and buyer attendance. Higher demand is likely due to the Thanksgiving Holiday and there being no slaughter cattle sale on Thursday 11/26. Feeder Dairy Bull calves sold 5.00-7.00 lower, with Feeder Dairy Heifer calves selling firm on a light test. Overall demand and buyer attendance was moderate for the calf sale, with moderate supply. Todays supply included; 262 steers, 209 heifers, 97 bulls, 351 cows, 221 misc cattle, and 549 calves.
| Dairy Steers — Select · Non-Traditional$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | — | 1,085 | 78.00 | 78.00 |
| 8 | — | 1,188 | 69.00–74.00 | 71.29 |
| Dairy Steers — Choice · Non-Traditional$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | — | 1,565 | 84.00–87.00 | 85.60 |
| Dairy Steers — Choice and Prime · Non-Traditional$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | — | 1,623 | 90.00–92.00 | 90.97 |
| Dairy Heifers — Select$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | — | 1,304 | 65.00–67.00 | 66.25 |
| 8 | — | 1,086 | 71.00–73.00 | 72.55 |
| Dairy Heifers — Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | — | 1,285 | 71.00–76.00 | 73.40 |
| 3 | — | 1,398 | 77.00–84.00 | 79.70 |
| Dairy Heifers — Choice and Prime$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | — | 1,485 | 88.00–93.00 | 90.62 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | — | 1,124 | 90.00–101.50 | 94.87 |
| 25 | — | 1,270 | 74.00–87.00 | 80.51 |
| Bulls — Non-Traditional$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | — | 1,444 | 72.00–86.00 | 77.76 |
| 11 | — | 1,582 | 99.00–131.00 | 116.84 |
| 15 | — | 1,461 | 81.00–105.00 | 93.40 |
| 34 | — | 1,200 | 54.00–80.00 | 70.77 |
| 7 | — | 1,124 | 90.00–101.50 | 94.87 |
| Steers — Select · Non-Traditional$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | — | 1,399 | 105.00–109.00 | 107.62 |
| 3 | — | 1,570 | 90.00–93.00 | 91.32 |
| 11 | — | 1,471 | 95.00–103.00 | 98.67 |
| Steers — Choice · Non-Traditional$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | — | 1,501 | 101.00–107.00 | 103.90 |
| 24 | — | 1,530 | 112.00–119.00 | 115.01 |
| 48 | — | 1,498 | 106.00–113.00 | 109.13 |
| Steers — Choice and Prime · Non-Traditional$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | — | 1,560 | 106.00–110.00 | 108.34 |
| 15 | — | 1,612 | 118.00–123.00 | 120.37 |
| 31 | — | 1,584 | 112.00–118.00 | 115.04 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | — | 1,471 | 55.00–59.00 | 56.87 |
| 29 | — | 1,397 | 52.00–56.00 | 53.40 |
| 42 | — | 1,393 | 45.00–51.00 | 48.30 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | — | 1,252 | 48.00–53.00 | 50.43 |
| 19 | — | 1,248 | 44.00–49.00 | 46.14 |
| 26 | — | 1,263 | 40.00–44.00 | 41.64 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | — | 1,775 | 57.00–63.50 | 59.71 |
| 35 | — | 1,623 | 52.00–56.50 | 54.18 |
| 25 | — | 1,614 | 46.00–51.50 | 49.10 |
| Bulls — Number 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | — | 84 | 90.00–110.00 | 99.87 |
| 32 | — | 92 | 90.00–105.00 | 97.89 |
| 2 | — | 120 | 100.00–102.00 | 101.00 |
| 11 | — | 103 | 105.00–115.00 | 109.70 |
| 11 | — | 112 | 100.00–115.00 | 107.27 |
| Bulls — Utility$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | — | 83 | 5.00–25.00 | 12.28 |
| 12 | — | 92 | 5.00–35.00 | 13.93 |
| 6 | — | 102 | 10.00–30.00 | 17.01 |
| 6 | — | 74 | 5.00–12.00 | 8.20 |
| 4 | — | 111 | 10.00–35.00 | 16.70 |
| 3 | — | 65 | 5.00–10.00 | 8.33 |
| 1 | — | 120 | 15.00 | 15.00 |
| Bulls — Number 2 · Beef Cross$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | — | 80 | 110.00–160.00 | 140.00 |
| 4 | — | 101 | 160.00–200.00 | 177.53 |
| 2 | — | 93 | 150.00 | 150.00 |
| 1 | — | 70 | 150.00 | 150.00 |
| Bulls — Number 3$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | — | 113 | 70.00–80.00 | 74.89 |
| 1 | — | 75 | 35.00 | 35.00 |
| 1 | — | 120 | 65.00 | 65.00 |
| 9 | — | 101 | 40.00–75.00 | 54.95 |
| 10 | — | 83 | 40.00–65.00 | 49.64 |
| 12 | — | 93 | 40.00–65.00 | 51.73 |
| Bulls — Number 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | — | 103 | 80.00–105.00 | 95.17 |
| 16 | — | 93 | 70.00–100.00 | 90.40 |
| 11 | — | 83 | 60.00–90.00 | 73.35 |
| 4 | — | 113 | 80.00–105.00 | 93.61 |
| 9 | — | 72 | 40.00–55.00 | 45.04 |
| Bulls — Number 1 · Beef Cross$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | — | 102 | 220.00–250.00 | 236.89 |
| 4 | — | 83 | 200.00–220.00 | 209.85 |
| 4 | — | 95 | 205.00–260.00 | 223.75 |
| Heifers — Number 2 · Beef Cross$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | — | 73 | 120.00–140.00 | 130.23 |
| 4 | — | 94 | 12.00–130.00 | 43.11 |
| 1 | — | 55 | 20.00 | 20.00 |
| 2 | — | 103 | 105.00–150.00 | 126.95 |
| 5 | — | 84 | 10.00–130.00 | 54.14 |
| Heifers — Number 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | — | 70 | 10.00 | 10.00 |
| 1 | — | 100 | 20.00 | 20.00 |
| 5 | — | 93 | 12.00–20.00 | 15.41 |
| 7 | — | 82 | 10.00–12.00 | 10.87 |
| Heifers — Utility/Non-Tubing$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | — | 81 | 5.00–12.00 | 9.41 |
| 2 | — | 73 | 5.00 | 5.00 |
| Heifers — Number 1 · Beef Cross$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | — | 95 | 210.00 | 210.00 |
| 1 | — | 110 | 180.00 | 180.00 |
| 3 | — | 102 | 200.00–210.00 | 203.28 |
| 4 | — | 85 | 175.00–230.00 | 196.25 |
| Heifers — Number 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | — | 105 | 20.00 | 20.00 |
| 1 | — | 125 | 40.00 | 40.00 |
| 2 | — | 75 | 10.00–12.00 | 11.00 |
| 4 | — | 91 | 25.00–37.00 | 29.85 |
| 1 | — | 115 | 27.00 | 27.00 |