Compared to last week: Slaughter steers Choice 2-3 steady to 1.00 higher. Choice 3-4 steady to 2.00 lower, Heifers 1.00 to 2.00 lower. Holsteins in a light test sold with higher undertones. Demand for this light offering of slaughter cattle was moderate. Black cattle continue to be in biggest demand. Estimated dressed cost 226.00 - 231.00. CME Live cattle higher while corn drops. Slaughter cows 3.00 to 5.00 higher.
Traditional weight slaughter lambs continue to be low, 5.00 to 9.00 lower this week. Demand for this nice offering of lambs was less than moderate. Slaughter ewes Good 2-3 and Utility 1-2 15.00 to 25.00 higher, Good 4-5 5.00 to 10.00 higher.
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Low | 1,763 | 106.95 | 1,885 | 24 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | Average | 1,486 | 92.93 | 1,381 | 25 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Very Low | 1,437 | 82.59 | 1,186 | 37 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Very Low | 1,267 | 65.56 | 830 | 31 |
| Dairy Steers | Choice | Average | 1,461 | 132.87 | 1,941 | 24 |
| Dairy Steers | Select and Choice | Average | 1,380 | 124.13 | 1,713 | 14 |
| Heifers | Choice | Average | 1,270 | 141.68 | 1,799 | 27 |
| Heifers | Select and Choice | Average | 1,187 | 135.00 | 1,603 | 11 |
| Steers | Select and Choice | Average | 1,281 | 144.00 | 1,845 | 29 |
| Steers | Choice | Average | 1,527 | 141.37 | 2,159 | 340 |
| Class | Weight | Grade / description | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slaughter Cattle · Steers9 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Steers | — | Select and ChoiceReturn to Feed | 1,281 | 144.00/cwt | 144.00–144.00 | 1,845 | 29 |
| Steers | — | ChoiceReturn to Feed | 1,316 | 144.00/cwt | 144.00–144.00 | 1,895 | 10 |
| Steers | — | ChoiceCertified Prgms | 1,407 | 148.75/cwt | 148.75–148.75 | 2,093 | 13 |
| Steers | — | Choice | 1,409 | 135.00/cwt | 135.00–135.00 | 1,902 | 10 |
| Steers | — | Choice | 1,421 | 141.89/cwt | 140.00–143.50 | 2,016 | 65 |
| Steers | — | Choice | 1,518 | 142.07/cwt | 139.50–142.50 | 2,157 | 123 |
| Steers | — | Choice | 1,521 | 138.27/cwt | 136.00–140.50 | 2,103 | 34 |
| Steers | — | ChoiceHeavy Weight | 1,613 | 142.50/cwt | 142.50–142.50 | 2,299 | 54 |
| Steers | — | Choice | 1,797 | 137.00/cwt | 137.00–137.00 | 2,462 | 31 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Heifers4 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Heifers | — | Select and Choice | 1,186 | 135.00/cwt | 135.00–135.00 | 1,601 | 6 |
| Heifers | — | Select and ChoiceCertified Prgms | 1,189 | 135.00/cwt | 135.00–135.00 | 1,605 | 5 |
| Heifers | — | ChoiceCertified Prgms | 1,229 | 146.00/cwt | 146.00–146.00 | 1,794 | 4 |
| Heifers | — | Choice | 1,277 | 140.93/cwt | 140.00–142.00 | 1,800 | 23 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Bulls3 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Bulls | — | — | 1,550 | 97.48/cwt | 81.00–102.00 | 1,511 | 9 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,793 | 109.07/cwt | 106.00–112.00 | 1,956 | 9 |
| Bulls | — | — | 2,037 | 117.98/cwt | 114.50–124.00 | 2,403 | 6 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Cows10 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,145 | 84.00/cwt | 84.00–84.00 | 962 | 2 |
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,244 | 77.49/cwt | 74.00–79.00 | 964 | 12 |
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,252 | 38.00/cwt | 31.00–46.00 | 476 | 7 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,271 | 89.03/cwt | 87.00–91.00 | 1,132 | 6 |
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,328 | 66.84/cwt | 60.00–72.00 | 888 | 10 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,390 | 78.00/cwt | 78.00–78.00 | 1,084 | 1 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,390 | 50.00/cwt | 50.00–50.00 | 695 | 1 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,474 | 82.54/cwt | 80.00–85.00 | 1,217 | 29 |
| Cows | — | Breaker 75-80% | 1,475 | 92.47/cwt | 91.00–95.00 | 1,364 | 22 |
| Cows | — | Breaker 75-80% | 1,570 | 96.33/cwt | 96.00–97.00 | 1,512 | 3 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Dairy Steers2 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Dairy Steers | — | Select and Choice | 1,380 | 124.13/cwt | 119.00–127.00 | 1,713 | 14 |
| Dairy Steers | — | Choice | 1,461 | 132.87/cwt | 131.50–135.50 | 1,941 | 24 |
Compared to last week: Slaughter steers Choice 2-3 steady to 1.00 higher. Choice 3-4 steady to 2.00 lower, Heifers 1.00 to 2.00 lower. Holsteins in a light test sold with higher undertones. Demand for this light offering of slaughter cattle was moderate. Black cattle continue to be in biggest demand. Estimated dressed cost 226.00 - 231.00. CME Live cattle higher while corn drops. Slaughter cows 3.00 to 5.00 higher.
Traditional weight slaughter lambs continue to be low, 5.00 to 9.00 lower this week. Demand for this nice offering of lambs was less than moderate. Slaughter ewes Good 2-3 and Utility 1-2 15.00 to 25.00 higher, Good 4-5 5.00 to 10.00 higher.
| Steers — Select and Choice · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | — | 1,281 | 144.00 | 144.00 |
| Steers — Choice · Heavy Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54 | — | 1,613 | 142.50 | 142.50 |
| Steers — Choice · Certified Prgms$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | — | 1,407 | 148.75 | 148.75 |
| Steers — Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65 | — | 1,421 | 140.00–143.50 | 141.89 |
| 34 | — | 1,521 | 136.00–140.50 | 138.27 |
| 31 | — | 1,797 | 137.00 | 137.00 |
| 123 | — | 1,518 | 139.50–142.50 | 142.07 |
| 10 | — | 1,409 | 135.00 | 135.00 |
| Steers — Choice · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | — | 1,316 | 144.00 | 144.00 |
| Heifers — Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | — | 1,277 | 140.00–142.00 | 140.93 |
| Heifers — Choice · Certified Prgms$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | — | 1,229 | 146.00 | 146.00 |
| Heifers — Select and Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | — | 1,186 | 135.00 | 135.00 |
| Heifers — Select and Choice · Certified Prgms$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | — | 1,189 | 135.00 | 135.00 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | — | 1,390 | 50.00 | 50.00 |
| 1 | — | 1,390 | 78.00 | 78.00 |
| 6 | — | 1,271 | 87.00–91.00 | 89.03 |
| 29 | — | 1,474 | 80.00–85.00 | 82.54 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | — | 1,475 | 91.00–95.00 | 92.47 |
| 3 | — | 1,570 | 96.00–97.00 | 96.33 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | — | 1,252 | 31.00–46.00 | 38.00 |
| 10 | — | 1,328 | 60.00–72.00 | 66.84 |
| 12 | — | 1,244 | 74.00–79.00 | 77.49 |
| 2 | — | 1,145 | 84.00 | 84.00 |
| Dairy Steers — Select and Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | — | 1,380 | 119.00–127.00 | 124.13 |
| Dairy Steers — Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | — | 1,461 | 131.50–135.50 | 132.87 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | — | 1,550 | 81.00–102.00 | 97.48 |
| 6 | — | 2,037 | 114.50–124.00 | 117.98 |
| 9 | — | 1,793 | 106.00–112.00 | 109.07 |