Compared to last week: Slaughter steers and heifers steady to 2.00 higher. Holsteins 2.00 to 3.00 lower. Demand for this nice offering of cattle was moderate. Most cattle were hauled in over night making weighing conditions good for the buyer. Estimated dressed cost 233.00 - 236.00. CME Live cattle higher while corn plunged. Slaughter cows steady to 1.00 higher. Slaughter bulls steady to 4.00 higher.
Traditional weight slaughter sheep 21.00 to 23.00 lower. Demand for this nice offering of sheep was moderate. Good 4-5 Steady to 2.00 higher, Good 2-3 1.00 to 3.00 lower, Utility 5.00 to 8.00 lower, Cull steady.
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Average | 1,903 | 101.07 | 1,923 | 15 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | Low | 1,485 | 84.00 | 1,248 | 78 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Average | 1,338 | 79.06 | 1,058 | 27 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Very Low | 1,218 | 68.10 | 829 | 38 |
| Dairy Steers | Choice | Average | 1,446 | 123.28 | 1,783 | 87 |
| Dairy Steers | Select and Choice | Average | 1,434 | 120.81 | 1,732 | 25 |
| Dairy Steers | Select | Average | 1,228 | 112.00 | 1,375 | 28 |
| Heifers | Choice | Average | 1,330 | 144.15 | 1,917 | 167 |
| Steers | Choice | Low | 1,450 | 144.86 | 2,101 | 119 |
| Steers | Select and Choice | Average | 1,305 | 141.44 | 1,846 | 67 |
| Class | Weight | Grade / description | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slaughter Cattle · Steers4 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Steers | — | Select and ChoiceReturn to Feed | 1,305 | 141.44/cwt | 140.50–142.00 | 1,846 | 67 |
| Steers | — | Choice | 1,446 | 145.10/cwt | 144.50–146.25 | 2,098 | 102 |
| Steers | — | Choice | 1,450 | 142.75/cwt | 142.75–142.75 | 2,070 | 12 |
| Steers | — | Choice | 1,535 | 145.00/cwt | 145.00–145.00 | 2,226 | 5 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Heifers3 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Heifers | — | ChoiceCertified Prgms | 1,149 | 144.00/cwt | 144.00–144.00 | 1,655 | 5 |
| Heifers | — | Choice | 1,208 | 141.00/cwt | 141.00–141.00 | 1,703 | 26 |
| Heifers | — | Choice | 1,360 | 144.76/cwt | 143.50–146.75 | 1,969 | 136 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Bulls2 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Bulls | — | — | 1,638 | 95.37/cwt | 80.00–105.00 | 1,562 | 9 |
| Bulls | — | — | 2,301 | 109.61/cwt | 107.00–112.00 | 2,522 | 6 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Cows9 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,210 | 44.03/cwt | 27.00–56.00 | 533 | 3 |
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,218 | 71.71/cwt | 70.00–75.00 | 873 | 24 |
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,220 | 66.80/cwt | 61.00–69.00 | 815 | 11 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,330 | 75.00/cwt | 75.00–75.00 | 998 | 2 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,335 | 79.16/cwt | 76.00–80.50 | 1,057 | 23 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,385 | 82.00/cwt | 82.00–82.00 | 1,136 | 2 |
| Cows | — | Breaker 75-80% | 1,387 | 88.76/cwt | 88.00–91.00 | 1,231 | 5 |
| Cows | — | Breaker 75-80% | 1,455 | 78.39/cwt | 75.00–80.50 | 1,141 | 7 |
| Cows | — | Breaker 75-80% | 1,496 | 84.23/cwt | 81.00–87.50 | 1,260 | 66 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Dairy Steers4 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Dairy Steers | — | Select | 1,228 | 112.00/cwt | 112.00–112.00 | 1,375 | 28 |
| Dairy Steers | — | Select and Choice | 1,434 | 120.81/cwt | 120.00–121.00 | 1,732 | 25 |
| Dairy Steers | — | Choice | 1,438 | 122.75/cwt | 122.00–123.00 | 1,765 | 79 |
| Dairy Steers | — | Choice | 1,529 | 128.50/cwt | 128.50–128.50 | 1,965 | 8 |
Compared to last week: Slaughter steers and heifers steady to 2.00 higher. Holsteins 2.00 to 3.00 lower. Demand for this nice offering of cattle was moderate. Most cattle were hauled in over night making weighing conditions good for the buyer. Estimated dressed cost 233.00 - 236.00. CME Live cattle higher while corn plunged. Slaughter cows steady to 1.00 higher. Slaughter bulls steady to 4.00 higher.
Traditional weight slaughter sheep 21.00 to 23.00 lower. Demand for this nice offering of sheep was moderate. Good 4-5 Steady to 2.00 higher, Good 2-3 1.00 to 3.00 lower, Utility 5.00 to 8.00 lower, Cull steady.
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | — | 1,210 | 27.00–56.00 | 44.03 |
| 11 | — | 1,220 | 61.00–69.00 | 66.80 |
| 24 | — | 1,218 | 70.00–75.00 | 71.71 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | — | 1,455 | 75.00–80.50 | 78.39 |
| 66 | — | 1,496 | 81.00–87.50 | 84.23 |
| 5 | — | 1,387 | 88.00–91.00 | 88.76 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | — | 1,335 | 76.00–80.50 | 79.16 |
| 2 | — | 1,330 | 75.00 | 75.00 |
| 2 | — | 1,385 | 82.00 | 82.00 |
| Steers — Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | — | 1,450 | 142.75 | 142.75 |
| 102 | — | 1,446 | 144.50–146.25 | 145.10 |
| 5 | — | 1,535 | 145.00 | 145.00 |
| Steers — Select and Choice · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 67 | — | 1,305 | 140.50–142.00 | 141.44 |
| Heifers — Choice · Certified Prgms$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | — | 1,149 | 144.00 | 144.00 |
| Heifers — Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 136 | — | 1,360 | 143.50–146.75 | 144.76 |
| 26 | — | 1,208 | 141.00 | 141.00 |
| Dairy Steers — Select and Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | — | 1,434 | 120.00–121.00 | 120.81 |
| Dairy Steers — Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79 | — | 1,438 | 122.00–123.00 | 122.75 |
| 8 | — | 1,529 | 128.50 | 128.50 |
| Dairy Steers — Select$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | — | 1,228 | 112.00 | 112.00 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | — | 2,301 | 107.00–112.00 | 109.61 |
| 9 | — | 1,638 | 80.00–105.00 | 95.37 |