Compared to last week: Slaughter steers 8.00 to 10.00 higher. Heifers too lightly tested with a higher undertone noted. Demand good to very good especially so on the larger loads of heavier cattle on offer. Quality very attractive and uniform with a majority of the offer coming from a handful of consignors in multiple loads in one shot. Live Cattle contracts closed substantially lower today and lower packer bids surfacing this week with light actual trade. Packers trying to gain more ground elsewhere but active bidding occurred on the light offering today.
Slaughter lambs under 100 lbs. 20.00 to 30.00 higher, over l00 lbs. steady to 15.00 higher. Slaughter ewes sold unevenly steady. Moderate to good demand seen on slaughter lambs. Very good demand for feeder lambs heading to grass pasture. A nice set of replacement Boer nannies on offer due to a storm destroying facilities.
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beef/Dairy Heifers | Choice | Average | 1,302 | 237.50 | 3,092 | 10 |
| Dairy Steers | Choice | Average | 1,405 | 229.00 | 3,217 | 7thin |
| Heifers | Choice | Average | 1,554 | 244.87 | 3,806 | 127 |
| Steers | Choice | Average | 1,568 | 245.94 | 3,857 | 250 |
| Class | Weight | Grade / description | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slaughter Cattle · Steers3 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Steers | — | Choice | 1,498 | 246.00/cwt | 246.00–246.00 | 3,685 | 11 |
| Steers | — | Choice | 1,546 | 246.14/cwt | 242.00–247.50 | 3,805 | 180 |
| Steers | — | ChoiceHeavy Weight | 1,650 | 245.33/cwt | 237.50–247.50 | 4,048 | 59 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Heifers3 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Heifers | — | Choice | 1,372 | 241.58/cwt | 239.00–244.00 | 3,314 | 18 |
| Heifers | — | ChoiceCertified Prgms | 1,447 | 249.00/cwt | 249.00–249.00 | 3,603 | 17 |
| Heifers | — | ChoiceHeavy Weight | 1,610 | 244.75/cwt | 244.75–244.75 | 3,940 | 92 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Dairy Steers1 lot · lightest first | |||||||
| Dairy Steers | — | Choice | 1,405 | 229.00/cwt | 229.00–229.00 | 3,217 | 7 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Beef/Dairy Heifers1 lot · lightest first | |||||||
| Beef/Dairy Heifers | — | Choice | 1,302 | 237.50/cwt | 237.50–237.50 | 3,092 | 10 |
Compared to last week: Slaughter steers 8.00 to 10.00 higher. Heifers too lightly tested with a higher undertone noted. Demand good to very good especially so on the larger loads of heavier cattle on offer. Quality very attractive and uniform with a majority of the offer coming from a handful of consignors in multiple loads in one shot. Live Cattle contracts closed substantially lower today and lower packer bids surfacing this week with light actual trade. Packers trying to gain more ground elsewhere but active bidding occurred on the light offering today.
Slaughter lambs under 100 lbs. 20.00 to 30.00 higher, over l00 lbs. steady to 15.00 higher. Slaughter ewes sold unevenly steady. Moderate to good demand seen on slaughter lambs. Very good demand for feeder lambs heading to grass pasture. A nice set of replacement Boer nannies on offer due to a storm destroying facilities.
| Heifers — Choice · Heavy Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92 | — | 1,610 | 244.75 | 244.75 |
| Heifers — Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | — | 1,372 | 239.00–244.00 | 241.58 |
| Heifers — Choice · Certified Prgms$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | — | 1,447 | 249.00 | 249.00 |
| Steers — Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 180 | — | 1,546 | 242.00–247.50 | 246.14 |
| 11 | — | 1,498 | 246.00 | 246.00 |
| Steers — Choice · Heavy Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59 | — | 1,650 | 237.50–247.50 | 245.33 |
| Dairy Steers — Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | — | 1,405 | 229.00 | 229.00 |
| Beef/Dairy Heifers — Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | — | 1,302 | 237.50 | 237.50 |