Compared to last week: Fed steers 1.00 to 5.00 lower, heifers 4.00 to 5.00 lower. Holsteins steady to 2.00 higher. Demand for this eye appealing offering of cattle was moderate. With the threat of another winter storm looming over today the crowd was quiet at the barn. Black hided cattle are in biggest demand. Non Implant and program cattle did not show much of a premium today. 21 full loads sold today. Most cattle were hauled in overnight making weigh ups favorable for the buyer. Estimated dressed cost 247.50 - 252.00. Slaughter cows steady to 2.00 higher. Bulls 3.00 to 5.00 lower.
Traditional slaughter weight sheep 2.00 to 5.00 higher. Demand for this nice offering was good. Slaughter ewes Good 2-3, Cull 5.00 to10.00 lower, Good 4-5 steady to 4.00 higher, Utility 15.00 to 20.00 lower.
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Low | 1,915 | 78.91 | 1,511 | 16 |
| Cows | Premium White 65-75% | Average | 1,684 | 98.00 | 1,650 | 8thin |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | Very Low | 1,594 | 77.86 | 1,241 | 33 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Average | 1,385 | 70.32 | 974 | 72 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Low | 1,267 | 59.12 | 749 | 45 |
| Dairy Steers | Choice | Average | 1,499 | 137.47 | 2,061 | 41 |
| Dairy Steers | Select and Choice | Average | 1,410 | 128.01 | 1,805 | 25 |
| Heifers | Choice | Average | 1,360 | 153.03 | 2,082 | 439 |
| Steers | Choice | Average | 1,563 | 155.03 | 2,423 | 846 |
| Steers | Select and Choice | Average | 1,388 | 148.64 | 2,063 | 22 |
| Class | Weight | Grade / description | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slaughter Cattle · Steers9 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Steers | — | Select and ChoiceReturn to Feed | 1,381 | 150.00/cwt | 150.00–150.00 | 2,072 | 12 |
| Steers | — | Select and Choice | 1,396 | 147.00/cwt | 147.00–147.00 | 2,052 | 10 |
| Steers | — | Choice | 1,445 | 155.67/cwt | 152.50–157.00 | 2,249 | 114 |
| Steers | — | ChoiceCertified Prgms | 1,448 | 157.38/cwt | 152.00–158.00 | 2,279 | 59 |
| Steers | — | ChoiceCertified Prgms | 1,530 | 157.73/cwt | 157.00–159.00 | 2,413 | 193 |
| Steers | — | Choice | 1,559 | 150.45/cwt | 147.00–153.00 | 2,346 | 57 |
| Steers | — | Choice | 1,578 | 154.00/cwt | 153.00–157.00 | 2,430 | 175 |
| Steers | — | ChoiceHeavy Weight | 1,638 | 153.54/cwt | 150.00–155.00 | 2,515 | 167 |
| Steers | — | Choice | 1,705 | 154.50/cwt | 154.50–154.50 | 2,634 | 81 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Heifers3 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Heifers | — | ChoiceCertified Prgms | 1,310 | 156.29/cwt | 152.00–158.00 | 2,047 | 95 |
| Heifers | — | Choice | 1,361 | 153.21/cwt | 150.00–155.00 | 2,085 | 285 |
| Heifers | — | Choice | 1,438 | 146.88/cwt | 145.00–152.00 | 2,112 | 59 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Bulls2 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Bulls | — | — | 1,888 | 69.18/cwt | 25.00–86.00 | 1,306 | 9 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,949 | 91.43/cwt | 90.00–95.00 | 1,782 | 7 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Cows11 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,263 | 61.06/cwt | 57.00–64.50 | 771 | 38 |
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,264 | 41.00/cwt | 41.00–41.00 | 518 | 5 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,341 | 63.42/cwt | 61.00–65.00 | 850 | 5 |
| Cows | — | Breaker 75-80% | 1,355 | 88.00/cwt | 88.00–88.00 | 1,192 | 1 |
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,360 | 67.50/cwt | 67.50–67.50 | 918 | 2 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,377 | 70.64/cwt | 66.00–75.00 | 973 | 65 |
| Cows | — | Breaker 75-80% | 1,587 | 80.23/cwt | 75.50–84.00 | 1,273 | 27 |
| Cows | — | Breaker 75-80% | 1,640 | 56.37/cwt | 56.00–57.00 | 924 | 3 |
| Cows | — | Premium White 65-75% | 1,684 | 98.00/cwt | 98.00–98.00 | 1,650 | 8 |
| Cows | — | Breaker 75-80% | 1,735 | 73.00/cwt | 73.00–73.00 | 1,267 | 2 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,748 | 77.00/cwt | 77.00–77.00 | 1,346 | 2 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Dairy Steers2 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Dairy Steers | — | Select and Choice | 1,410 | 128.01/cwt | 126.00–132.00 | 1,805 | 25 |
| Dairy Steers | — | Choice | 1,499 | 137.47/cwt | 135.75–144.00 | 2,061 | 41 |
Compared to last week: Fed steers 1.00 to 5.00 lower, heifers 4.00 to 5.00 lower. Holsteins steady to 2.00 higher. Demand for this eye appealing offering of cattle was moderate. With the threat of another winter storm looming over today the crowd was quiet at the barn. Black hided cattle are in biggest demand. Non Implant and program cattle did not show much of a premium today. 21 full loads sold today. Most cattle were hauled in overnight making weigh ups favorable for the buyer. Estimated dressed cost 247.50 - 252.00. Slaughter cows steady to 2.00 higher. Bulls 3.00 to 5.00 lower.
Traditional slaughter weight sheep 2.00 to 5.00 higher. Demand for this nice offering was good. Slaughter ewes Good 2-3, Cull 5.00 to10.00 lower, Good 4-5 steady to 4.00 higher, Utility 15.00 to 20.00 lower.
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | — | 1,264 | 41.00 | 41.00 |
| 38 | — | 1,263 | 57.00–64.50 | 61.06 |
| 2 | — | 1,360 | 67.50 | 67.50 |
| Cows — Premium White 65-75%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | — | 1,684 | 98.00 | 98.00 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | — | 1,640 | 56.00–57.00 | 56.37 |
| 1 | — | 1,355 | 88.00 | 88.00 |
| 2 | — | 1,735 | 73.00 | 73.00 |
| 27 | — | 1,587 | 75.50–84.00 | 80.23 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65 | — | 1,377 | 66.00–75.00 | 70.64 |
| 5 | — | 1,341 | 61.00–65.00 | 63.42 |
| 2 | — | 1,748 | 77.00 | 77.00 |
| Heifers — Choice · Certified Prgms$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95 | — | 1,310 | 152.00–158.00 | 156.29 |
| Heifers — Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 285 | — | 1,361 | 150.00–155.00 | 153.21 |
| 59 | — | 1,438 | 145.00–152.00 | 146.88 |
| Steers — Choice · Heavy Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 167 | — | 1,638 | 150.00–155.00 | 153.54 |
| Steers — Choice · Certified Prgms$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59 | — | 1,448 | 152.00–158.00 | 157.38 |
| 193 | — | 1,530 | 157.00–159.00 | 157.73 |
| Steers — Select and Choice · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | — | 1,381 | 150.00 | 150.00 |
| Steers — Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 114 | — | 1,445 | 152.50–157.00 | 155.67 |
| 175 | — | 1,578 | 153.00–157.00 | 154.00 |
| 81 | — | 1,705 | 154.50 | 154.50 |
| 57 | — | 1,559 | 147.00–153.00 | 150.45 |
| Steers — Select and Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | — | 1,396 | 147.00 | 147.00 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | — | 1,888 | 25.00–86.00 | 69.18 |
| 7 | — | 1,949 | 90.00–95.00 | 91.43 |
| Dairy Steers — Select and Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | — | 1,410 | 126.00–132.00 | 128.01 |
| Dairy Steers — Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | — | 1,499 | 135.75–144.00 | 137.47 |