Compared to last week: Slaughter steers 2.00 to 3.00 lower, heifers 3.00 to 4.00 lower. Holsteins 1.00 to 2.00 higher. Demand for this eye catching offering of slaughter cattle was moderate. Most cattle were hauled in overnight, making weighing conditions favorable for the buyer. Estimated dressed cost 227.00 - 234.00. CME Live Cattle and Corn both closed higher. Slaughter cows steady to 2.00 higher. Bulls 1.00 to 4.00 higher.
Traditional slaughter weight lambs steady to 4.00 lower today. Demand for this large offering of sheep was moderate. Slaughter ewes Good 4-5 & Utility 1-2 steady to 5.00 lower, Good 2-3 5.00 to 9.00 lower, Cull to few to make a meaningful comparison.
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Low | 1,970 | 107.62 | 2,120 | 22 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | High | 1,595 | 86.52 | 1,380 | 27 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | High | 1,392 | 80.61 | 1,122 | 71 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Average | 1,210 | 71.12 | 860 | 43 |
| Dairy Steers | Choice | Average | 1,492 | 124.22 | 1,853 | 55 |
| Dairy Steers | Select and Choice | Average | 1,348 | 117.73 | 1,587 | 14 |
| Dairy Steers | Select | Average | 1,270 | 107.50 | 1,365 | 4thin |
| Heifers | Choice | Low | 1,276 | 141.47 | 1,805 | 267 |
| Heifers | Select and Choice | Average | 1,254 | 139.39 | 1,748 | 38 |
| Steers | Choice | Average | 1,472 | 143.55 | 2,113 | 426 |
| Steers | Select and Choice | Average | 1,341 | 138.45 | 1,856 | 64 |
| Steers | Select | Average | 1,152 | 128.00 | 1,475 | 6thin |
| Class | Weight | Grade / description | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slaughter Cattle · Steers10 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Steers | — | Select | 1,152 | 128.00/cwt | 128.00–128.00 | 1,475 | 6 |
| Steers | — | Select and ChoiceCertified Prgms | 1,314 | 141.00/cwt | 141.00–141.00 | 1,853 | 7 |
| Steers | — | ChoiceReturn to Feed | 1,320 | 140.00/cwt | 140.00–140.00 | 1,848 | 14 |
| Steers | — | Select and Choice | 1,344 | 138.14/cwt | 138.00–138.50 | 1,857 | 57 |
| Steers | — | Choice | 1,413 | 142.96/cwt | 141.00–144.00 | 2,020 | 247 |
| Steers | — | ChoiceCertified Prgms | 1,429 | 149.00/cwt | 149.00–149.00 | 2,129 | 22 |
| Steers | — | Choice | 1,537 | 140.25/cwt | 139.00–141.50 | 2,156 | 22 |
| Steers | — | Choice | 1,581 | 144.90/cwt | 143.50–145.25 | 2,291 | 78 |
| Steers | — | ChoiceNatural | 1,590 | 143.00/cwt | 143.00–143.00 | 2,274 | 4 |
| Steers | — | ChoiceHeavy Weight | 1,654 | 144.74/cwt | 143.00–145.00 | 2,394 | 39 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Heifers5 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Heifers | — | Select and Choice | 1,242 | 138.58/cwt | 137.00–139.00 | 1,721 | 31 |
| Heifers | — | Choice | 1,267 | 142.10/cwt | 140.00–143.00 | 1,800 | 228 |
| Heifers | — | Choice | 1,282 | 140.00/cwt | 140.00–140.00 | 1,795 | 5 |
| Heifers | — | Select and ChoiceCertified Prgms | 1,309 | 143.00/cwt | 143.00–143.00 | 1,872 | 7 |
| Heifers | — | Choice | 1,337 | 137.44/cwt | 137.00–138.00 | 1,838 | 34 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Bulls3 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Bulls | — | — | 1,804 | 96.79/cwt | 77.00–106.00 | 1,746 | 8 |
| Bulls | — | — | 2,055 | 113.03/cwt | 107.00–117.00 | 2,323 | 13 |
| Bulls | — | — | 2,190 | 124.00/cwt | 124.00–124.00 | 2,716 | 1 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Cows10 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 975 | 46.00/cwt | 46.00–46.00 | 449 | 1 |
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 987 | 56.83/cwt | 51.00–66.00 | 561 | 6 |
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,246 | 71.48/cwt | 70.00–75.00 | 891 | 23 |
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,266 | 79.02/cwt | 76.00–80.50 | 1,000 | 13 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,331 | 84.46/cwt | 83.50–86.00 | 1,124 | 8 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,370 | 74.42/cwt | 72.00–76.00 | 1,020 | 7 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,403 | 80.84/cwt | 79.00–83.00 | 1,134 | 56 |
| Cows | — | Breaker 75-80% | 1,565 | 86.63/cwt | 84.00–89.00 | 1,356 | 23 |
| Cows | — | Breaker 75-80% | 1,755 | 79.43/cwt | 76.00–83.50 | 1,394 | 2 |
| Cows | — | Breaker 75-80% | 1,775 | 92.34/cwt | 90.50–94.00 | 1,639 | 2 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Dairy Steers3 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Dairy Steers | — | Select | 1,270 | 107.50/cwt | 107.50–107.50 | 1,365 | 4 |
| Dairy Steers | — | Select and Choice | 1,348 | 117.73/cwt | 117.00–119.00 | 1,587 | 14 |
| Dairy Steers | — | Choice | 1,492 | 124.22/cwt | 123.00–128.50 | 1,853 | 55 |
Compared to last week: Slaughter steers 2.00 to 3.00 lower, heifers 3.00 to 4.00 lower. Holsteins 1.00 to 2.00 higher. Demand for this eye catching offering of slaughter cattle was moderate. Most cattle were hauled in overnight, making weighing conditions favorable for the buyer. Estimated dressed cost 227.00 - 234.00. CME Live Cattle and Corn both closed higher. Slaughter cows steady to 2.00 higher. Bulls 1.00 to 4.00 higher.
Traditional slaughter weight lambs steady to 4.00 lower today. Demand for this large offering of sheep was moderate. Slaughter ewes Good 4-5 & Utility 1-2 steady to 5.00 lower, Good 2-3 5.00 to 9.00 lower, Cull to few to make a meaningful comparison.
| Heifers — Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | — | 1,337 | 137.00–138.00 | 137.44 |
| 228 | — | 1,267 | 140.00–143.00 | 142.10 |
| 5 | — | 1,282 | 140.00 | 140.00 |
| Heifers — Select and Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | — | 1,242 | 137.00–139.00 | 138.58 |
| Heifers — Select and Choice · Certified Prgms$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | — | 1,309 | 143.00 | 143.00 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | — | 1,246 | 70.00–75.00 | 71.48 |
| 6 | — | 987 | 51.00–66.00 | 56.83 |
| 13 | — | 1,266 | 76.00–80.50 | 79.02 |
| 1 | — | 975 | 46.00 | 46.00 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | — | 1,775 | 90.50–94.00 | 92.34 |
| 23 | — | 1,565 | 84.00–89.00 | 86.63 |
| 2 | — | 1,755 | 76.00–83.50 | 79.43 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | — | 1,331 | 83.50–86.00 | 84.46 |
| 56 | — | 1,403 | 79.00–83.00 | 80.84 |
| 7 | — | 1,370 | 72.00–76.00 | 74.42 |
| Steers — Choice · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | — | 1,320 | 140.00 | 140.00 |
| Steers — Choice · Natural$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | — | 1,590 | 143.00 | 143.00 |
| Steers — Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78 | — | 1,581 | 143.50–145.25 | 144.90 |
| 22 | — | 1,537 | 139.00–141.50 | 140.25 |
| 247 | — | 1,413 | 141.00–144.00 | 142.96 |
| Steers — Select and Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57 | — | 1,344 | 138.00–138.50 | 138.14 |
| Steers — Choice · Certified Prgms$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | — | 1,429 | 149.00 | 149.00 |
| Steers — Select$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | — | 1,152 | 128.00 | 128.00 |
| Steers — Choice · Heavy Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39 | — | 1,654 | 143.00–145.00 | 144.74 |
| Steers — Select and Choice · Certified Prgms$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | — | 1,314 | 141.00 | 141.00 |
| Dairy Steers — Select and Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | — | 1,348 | 117.00–119.00 | 117.73 |
| Dairy Steers — Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55 | — | 1,492 | 123.00–128.50 | 124.22 |
| Dairy Steers — Select$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | — | 1,270 | 107.50 | 107.50 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | — | 1,804 | 77.00–106.00 | 96.79 |
| 1 | — | 2,190 | 124.00 | 124.00 |
| 13 | — | 2,055 | 107.00–117.00 | 113.03 |