Compared to last week: Slaughter steers and heifers steady to 1.00 lower. Holsteins steady to 4.00 lower. Demand for this eye appealing offering was moderate. Several nice loads of steers sold. Most cattle were hauled in over night. Estimated dressed cost 234.00 to 239.00. CME Live Cattle lower, corn continues on it's downward trend for the week. Slaughter cows steady to 3.00 higher. Bulls steady to 3.00 higher.
Traditional weight slaughter lambs 24.00 to 30.00 lower. Demand for this large offering was moderate. Slaughter ewes 15.00 to 20.00 higher.
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Average | 2,026 | 116.33 | 2,357 | 12 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | Low | 1,555 | 97.33 | 1,514 | 101 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Average | 1,361 | 85.09 | 1,158 | 64 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Average | 1,262 | 76.42 | 965 | 31 |
| Dairy Steers | Choice | Average | 1,493 | 132.15 | 1,973 | 39 |
| Dairy Steers | Select and Choice | Average | 1,428 | 126.00 | 1,799 | 12 |
| Heifers | Choice | Average | 1,298 | 144.54 | 1,876 | 121 |
| Heifers | Select and Choice | Average | 1,180 | 141.00 | 1,664 | 29 |
| Steers | Choice | Low | 1,502 | 146.02 | 2,193 | 349 |
| Steers | Select and Choice | Low | 1,334 | 143.34 | 1,912 | 39 |
| Class | Weight | Grade / description | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slaughter Cattle · Steers8 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Steers | — | Select and Choice | 1,305 | 138.92/cwt | 138.50–139.50 | 1,813 | 9 |
| Steers | — | Select and ChoiceCertified Prgms | 1,333 | 146.00/cwt | 146.00–146.00 | 1,946 | 22 |
| Steers | — | Select and ChoiceNatural | 1,370 | 141.00/cwt | 141.00–141.00 | 1,932 | 8 |
| Steers | — | Choice | 1,418 | 146.55/cwt | 145.00–148.00 | 2,078 | 153 |
| Steers | — | Choice | 1,540 | 141.00/cwt | 141.00–141.00 | 2,171 | 20 |
| Steers | — | Choice | 1,551 | 147.74/cwt | 147.00–148.00 | 2,291 | 152 |
| Steers | — | ChoiceHeavy Weight | 1,653 | 137.25/cwt | 137.25–137.25 | 2,269 | 18 |
| Steers | — | Choice | 1,813 | 132.00/cwt | 132.00–132.00 | 2,393 | 6 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Heifers6 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Heifers | — | Select and Choice | 1,180 | 141.00/cwt | 141.00–141.00 | 1,664 | 29 |
| Heifers | — | ChoiceCertified Prgms | 1,276 | 148.71/cwt | 146.00–150.00 | 1,898 | 21 |
| Heifers | — | Choice | 1,294 | 146.34/cwt | 145.75–147.50 | 1,894 | 65 |
| Heifers | — | Choice | 1,302 | 136.70/cwt | 135.00–140.00 | 1,780 | 24 |
| Heifers | — | ChoiceNatural | 1,328 | 143.00/cwt | 143.00–143.00 | 1,899 | 4 |
| Heifers | — | ChoiceCertified Prgms | 1,369 | 143.00/cwt | 143.00–143.00 | 1,958 | 7 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Bulls3 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Bulls | — | — | 1,757 | 106.13/cwt | 102.00–110.00 | 1,865 | 3 |
| Bulls | — | — | 2,023 | 123.15/cwt | 120.00–129.00 | 2,491 | 4 |
| Bulls | — | — | 2,190 | 117.00/cwt | 115.00–118.00 | 2,562 | 5 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Cows9 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,043 | 68.52/cwt | 65.00–71.00 | 715 | 7 |
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,306 | 77.31/cwt | 75.00–79.00 | 1,010 | 13 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,347 | 85.04/cwt | 82.00–89.50 | 1,145 | 46 |
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,350 | 80.40/cwt | 80.00–82.00 | 1,085 | 11 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,397 | 92.69/cwt | 90.00–95.50 | 1,295 | 7 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,398 | 80.47/cwt | 76.00–81.00 | 1,125 | 11 |
| Cows | — | Breaker 75-80% | 1,478 | 97.56/cwt | 93.00–99.00 | 1,442 | 63 |
| Cows | — | Breaker 75-80% | 1,681 | 89.11/cwt | 85.00–92.00 | 1,498 | 12 |
| Cows | — | Breaker 75-80% | 1,685 | 100.55/cwt | 100.00–103.50 | 1,694 | 26 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Dairy Steers2 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Dairy Steers | — | Select and Choice | 1,428 | 126.00/cwt | 126.00–126.00 | 1,799 | 12 |
| Dairy Steers | — | Choice | 1,493 | 132.15/cwt | 129.00–137.50 | 1,973 | 39 |
Compared to last week: Slaughter steers and heifers steady to 1.00 lower. Holsteins steady to 4.00 lower. Demand for this eye appealing offering was moderate. Several nice loads of steers sold. Most cattle were hauled in over night. Estimated dressed cost 234.00 to 239.00. CME Live Cattle lower, corn continues on it's downward trend for the week. Slaughter cows steady to 3.00 higher. Bulls steady to 3.00 higher.
Traditional weight slaughter lambs 24.00 to 30.00 lower. Demand for this large offering was moderate. Slaughter ewes 15.00 to 20.00 higher.
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | — | 2,190 | 115.00–118.00 | 117.00 |
| 4 | — | 2,023 | 120.00–129.00 | 123.15 |
| 3 | — | 1,757 | 102.00–110.00 | 106.13 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46 | — | 1,347 | 82.00–89.50 | 85.04 |
| 7 | — | 1,397 | 90.00–95.50 | 92.69 |
| 11 | — | 1,398 | 76.00–81.00 | 80.47 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | — | 1,681 | 85.00–92.00 | 89.11 |
| 26 | — | 1,685 | 100.00–103.50 | 100.55 |
| 63 | — | 1,478 | 93.00–99.00 | 97.56 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | — | 1,306 | 75.00–79.00 | 77.31 |
| 7 | — | 1,043 | 65.00–71.00 | 68.52 |
| 11 | — | 1,350 | 80.00–82.00 | 80.40 |
| Steers — Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | — | 1,540 | 141.00 | 141.00 |
| 152 | — | 1,551 | 147.00–148.00 | 147.74 |
| 153 | — | 1,418 | 145.00–148.00 | 146.55 |
| 6 | — | 1,813 | 132.00 | 132.00 |
| Steers — Select and Choice · Natural$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | — | 1,370 | 141.00 | 141.00 |
| Steers — Select and Choice · Certified Prgms$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | — | 1,333 | 146.00 | 146.00 |
| Steers — Choice · Heavy Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | — | 1,653 | 137.25 | 137.25 |
| Steers — Select and Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | — | 1,305 | 138.50–139.50 | 138.92 |
| Dairy Steers — Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39 | — | 1,493 | 129.00–137.50 | 132.15 |
| Dairy Steers — Select and Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | — | 1,428 | 126.00 | 126.00 |
| Heifers — Choice · Certified Prgms$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | — | 1,276 | 146.00–150.00 | 148.71 |
| 7 | — | 1,369 | 143.00 | 143.00 |
| Heifers — Select and Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | — | 1,180 | 141.00 | 141.00 |
| Heifers — Choice · Natural$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | — | 1,328 | 143.00 | 143.00 |
| Heifers — Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65 | — | 1,294 | 145.75–147.50 | 146.34 |
| 24 | — | 1,302 | 135.00–140.00 | 136.70 |