Compared to last week: Slaughter steers 6.00 lower on a light test. Slaughter heifers and Holstein steers 6.00 to 9.00 lower on a very limited test. Very light demand for slaughter cattle this week with limited packer interest throughout. Packers continuing to allow the market to subside and can bid accordingly. Cattle mostly sold on part loads and small packages. Slaughter cows lightly tested with a steady to weak undertone noted. Slaughter bulls 3.00 lower.
Slaughter lambs mostly steady. Slaughter ewes steady. Feeder lambs not not well tested, but a much lower undertone was noted. Demand was moderate for all classes. Slaughter kids not well tested with limited comparable receipts, but a lower undertone noted.
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Average | 1,762 | 85.82 | 1,512 | 16 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Average | 1,312 | 63.03 | 827 | 16 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | Low | 1,616 | 61.18 | 989 | 9thin |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Average | 1,046 | 56.46 | 590 | 7thin |
| Dairy Steers | Choice | Average | 1,403 | 82.79 | 1,162 | 100 |
| Dairy Steers | Select and Choice | Average | 1,357 | 78.26 | 1,062 | 33 |
| Heifers | Choice | Average | 1,273 | 102.16 | 1,300 | 45 |
| Heifers | Select and Choice | Average | 1,130 | 100.00 | 1,130 | 14 |
| Heifers | Select | Average | 1,015 | 81.00 | 822 | 2thin |
| Steers | Choice | Average | 1,342 | 104.90 | 1,408 | 53 |
| Steers | Select and Choice | Average | 1,277 | 93.26 | 1,191 | 30 |
| Class | Weight | Grade / description | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slaughter Cattle · Steers3 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Steers | — | Choice | 1,211 | 102.81/cwt | 101.00–103.00 | 1,245 | 11 |
| Steers | — | Select and Choice | 1,277 | 93.26/cwt | 85.00–99.00 | 1,191 | 30 |
| Steers | — | Choice | 1,376 | 105.45/cwt | 105.00–106.00 | 1,451 | 42 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Heifers3 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Heifers | — | Select | 1,015 | 81.00/cwt | 81.00–81.00 | 822 | 2 |
| Heifers | — | Select and Choice | 1,130 | 100.00/cwt | 100.00–100.00 | 1,130 | 14 |
| Heifers | — | Choice | 1,273 | 102.16/cwt | 101.00–103.00 | 1,300 | 45 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Bulls2 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Bulls | — | — | 1,748 | 81.03/cwt | 75.00–83.00 | 1,416 | 4 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,767 | 87.41/cwt | 84.00–92.00 | 1,545 | 12 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Cows9 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90%Light Weight | 900 | 57.50/cwt | 57.50–57.50 | 518 | 2 |
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90%Light Weight | 905 | 54.00/cwt | 54.00–54.00 | 489 | 1 |
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,150 | 52.50/cwt | 52.50–52.50 | 604 | 1 |
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,155 | 57.91/cwt | 56.50–58.50 | 669 | 3 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,168 | 71.00/cwt | 71.00–71.00 | 829 | 2 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,290 | 57.88/cwt | 56.50–59.00 | 747 | 6 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,364 | 64.90/cwt | 64.00–66.50 | 885 | 8 |
| Cows | — | Breaker 75-80% | 1,470 | 67.00/cwt | 67.00–67.00 | 985 | 2 |
| Cows | — | Breaker 75-80% | 1,658 | 59.52/cwt | 58.00–61.50 | 987 | 7 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Dairy Steers2 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Dairy Steers | — | Select and Choice | 1,357 | 78.26/cwt | 65.00–80.00 | 1,062 | 33 |
| Dairy Steers | — | Choice | 1,403 | 82.79/cwt | 81.00–86.50 | 1,162 | 100 |
Compared to last week: Slaughter steers 6.00 lower on a light test. Slaughter heifers and Holstein steers 6.00 to 9.00 lower on a very limited test. Very light demand for slaughter cattle this week with limited packer interest throughout. Packers continuing to allow the market to subside and can bid accordingly. Cattle mostly sold on part loads and small packages. Slaughter cows lightly tested with a steady to weak undertone noted. Slaughter bulls 3.00 lower.
Slaughter lambs mostly steady. Slaughter ewes steady. Feeder lambs not not well tested, but a much lower undertone was noted. Demand was moderate for all classes. Slaughter kids not well tested with limited comparable receipts, but a lower undertone noted.
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | — | 1,767 | 84.00–92.00 | 87.41 |
| 4 | — | 1,748 | 75.00–83.00 | 81.03 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | — | 900 | 57.50 | 57.50 |
| 1 | — | 905 | 54.00 | 54.00 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | — | 1,155 | 56.50–58.50 | 57.91 |
| 1 | — | 1,150 | 52.50 | 52.50 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | — | 1,658 | 58.00–61.50 | 59.52 |
| 2 | — | 1,470 | 67.00 | 67.00 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | — | 1,364 | 64.00–66.50 | 64.90 |
| 6 | — | 1,290 | 56.50–59.00 | 57.88 |
| 2 | — | 1,168 | 71.00 | 71.00 |
| Steers — Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | — | 1,211 | 101.00–103.00 | 102.81 |
| 42 | — | 1,376 | 105.00–106.00 | 105.45 |
| Steers — Select and Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | — | 1,277 | 85.00–99.00 | 93.26 |
| Dairy Steers — Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | — | 1,403 | 81.00–86.50 | 82.79 |
| Dairy Steers — Select and Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | — | 1,357 | 65.00–80.00 | 78.26 |
| Heifers — Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 | — | 1,273 | 101.00–103.00 | 102.16 |
| Heifers — Select and Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | — | 1,130 | 100.00 | 100.00 |
| Heifers — Select$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | — | 1,015 | 81.00 | 81.00 |