Compared to last week: Slaughter steers 20.00 to 23.00 lower, heifers 15.00 to 17.00 lower. Light to moderate demand for steers and heifers this week. Lower futures contracts and direct trade occuring on Tuesday at 238.00-240.00, resulted in a much lower market this week. Quality of cattle remains very attractive and the degree of finish is very high, but packers were able to gain leverage in the country and lowered their bids to get closer to the Aug Live Cattle contract. 4 full loads of steers, 6 full loads of heifers, balance part loads and stock trailer loads.
Slaughter lambs 20.00 to 40.00 lower. Slaughter ewes unevenly steady. Moderate demand for slaughter lambs. Good to very good demand for feeder lambs. Moderate to good demand for slaughter ewes. The hot weather is making livestock transportation tougher and had an effect on the market this week.
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beef/Dairy Heifers | Choice | Average | 1,407 | 231.28 | 3,254 | 29 |
| Beef/Dairy Steers | Choice | Average | 1,599 | 234.77 | 3,754 | 21 |
| Heifers | Choice | Average | 1,385 | 236.92 | 3,280 | 351 |
| Steers | Select and Choice | Average | 1,377 | 242.00 | 3,332 | 8thin |
| Steers | Choice | Average | 1,542 | 235.63 | 3,633 | 181 |
| Class | Weight | Grade / description | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slaughter Cattle · Steers4 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Steers | — | ChoiceCertified Prgms | 1,357 | 238.50/cwt | 238.50–238.50 | 3,236 | 5 |
| Steers | — | Select and ChoiceReturn to Feed | 1,377 | 242.00/cwt | 242.00–242.00 | 3,332 | 8 |
| Steers | — | Choice | 1,495 | 235.75/cwt | 234.50–236.00 | 3,524 | 30 |
| Steers | — | Choice | 1,558 | 235.51/cwt | 234.00–236.75 | 3,669 | 146 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Heifers2 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Heifers | — | ChoiceCertified Prgms | 1,246 | 240.50/cwt | 240.50–240.50 | 2,997 | 20 |
| Heifers | — | Choice | 1,393 | 236.70/cwt | 234.50–238.00 | 3,297 | 331 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Beef/Dairy Steers1 lot · lightest first | |||||||
| Beef/Dairy Steers | — | Choice | 1,599 | 234.77/cwt | 233.50–236.00 | 3,754 | 21 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Beef/Dairy Heifers1 lot · lightest first | |||||||
| Beef/Dairy Heifers | — | Choice | 1,407 | 231.28/cwt | 231.00–232.50 | 3,254 | 29 |
Compared to last week: Slaughter steers 20.00 to 23.00 lower, heifers 15.00 to 17.00 lower. Light to moderate demand for steers and heifers this week. Lower futures contracts and direct trade occuring on Tuesday at 238.00-240.00, resulted in a much lower market this week. Quality of cattle remains very attractive and the degree of finish is very high, but packers were able to gain leverage in the country and lowered their bids to get closer to the Aug Live Cattle contract. 4 full loads of steers, 6 full loads of heifers, balance part loads and stock trailer loads.
Slaughter lambs 20.00 to 40.00 lower. Slaughter ewes unevenly steady. Moderate demand for slaughter lambs. Good to very good demand for feeder lambs. Moderate to good demand for slaughter ewes. The hot weather is making livestock transportation tougher and had an effect on the market this week.
| Steers — Select and Choice · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | — | 1,377 | 242.00 | 242.00 |
| Steers — Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | — | 1,495 | 234.50–236.00 | 235.75 |
| 146 | — | 1,558 | 234.00–236.75 | 235.51 |
| Steers — Choice · Certified Prgms$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | — | 1,357 | 238.50 | 238.50 |
| Beef/Dairy Steers — Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | — | 1,599 | 233.50–236.00 | 234.77 |
| Beef/Dairy Heifers — Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | — | 1,407 | 231.00–232.50 | 231.28 |
| Heifers — Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 331 | — | 1,393 | 234.50–238.00 | 236.70 |
| Heifers — Choice · Certified Prgms$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | — | 1,246 | 240.50 | 240.50 |