Compared to two weeks ago: Slaughter steers steady to 3.00 higher, heifers sold with higher undertones. Holsteins sold with higher undertones. Demand for this nice offering of slaughter cattle was good. Black hided cattle were in biggest demand. Most cattle were hauled in overnight making the weigh ups favorable for the buyer. Premium was offered for non implant cattle. 9Several semi loads of eye appealing cattle offered. Estimated dressed cost 290.00 - 297.00. CME Live Cattle slightly lower, while dropped dropped significantly. Slaughter cows 4.00 to 6.00 higher. Bulls 4.00 to 6.00 higher
Traditional weight slaughter lambs 10.00 to 20.00 higher. Demand for this large offering of sheep was good. Wet, muddy fleeces deterred the buyers from going all out on a few groups today. It was mentioned that plants are in need of more sheep driving the market higher on all weights, including 70 lbs - 90 lbs. Slaughter ewes steady to 10.00 higher, except Utility 10.00 to 15.00 lower.
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Average | 1,755 | 118.77 | 2,084 | 22 |
| Cows | Premium White 65-75% | Average | 1,679 | 128.77 | 2,162 | 19 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | Average | 1,590 | 123.44 | 1,963 | 36 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Low | 1,480 | 111.21 | 1,646 | 44 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Low | 1,331 | 88.07 | 1,172 | 137 |
| Dairy Steers | Choice | Average | 1,510 | 151.87 | 2,293 | 28 |
| Dairy Steers | Select and Choice | Average | 1,175 | 143.50 | 1,686 | 6thin |
| Heifers | Choice | Low | 1,291 | 181.78 | 2,347 | 95 |
| Heifers | Select and Choice | Low | 1,204 | 155.00 | 1,866 | 8thin |
| Heifers | Select | Low | 1,218 | 131.00 | 1,596 | 5thin |
| Steers | Select | Average | 1,190 | 183.25 | 2,181 | 13 |
| Steers | Choice | Average | 1,459 | 182.68 | 2,666 | 375 |
| Steers | Select and Choice | Average | 1,329 | 174.63 | 2,320 | 24 |
| Class | Weight | Grade / description | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slaughter Cattle · Steers11 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Steers | — | Select | 1,190 | 183.25/cwt | 183.25–183.25 | 2,181 | 13 |
| Steers | — | Select and ChoiceCertified Prgms | 1,312 | 188.00/cwt | 188.00–188.00 | 2,467 | 11 |
| Steers | — | Select and Choice | 1,335 | 152.00/cwt | 152.00–152.00 | 2,029 | 6 |
| Steers | — | Select and Choice | 1,350 | 173.00/cwt | 173.00–173.00 | 2,336 | 7 |
| Steers | — | ChoiceReturn to Feed | 1,360 | 176.00/cwt | 176.00–176.00 | 2,394 | 11 |
| Steers | — | Choice | 1,426 | 182.47/cwt | 180.00–184.00 | 2,602 | 224 |
| Steers | — | Choice | 1,477 | 175.00/cwt | 175.00–175.00 | 2,585 | 12 |
| Steers | — | Choice | 1,512 | 183.98/cwt | 179.75–185.00 | 2,782 | 99 |
| Steers | — | Choice | 1,561 | 181.54/cwt | 181.25–182.00 | 2,834 | 16 |
| Steers | — | ChoiceCertified Prgms | 1,575 | 190.00/cwt | 190.00–190.00 | 2,993 | 9 |
| Steers | — | ChoiceCertified Prgms | 1,591 | 192.00/cwt | 192.00–192.00 | 3,055 | 4 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Heifers6 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Heifers | — | Select and Choice | 1,204 | 155.00/cwt | 155.00–155.00 | 1,866 | 8 |
| Heifers | — | Select | 1,218 | 131.00/cwt | 131.00–131.00 | 1,596 | 5 |
| Heifers | — | Choice | 1,249 | 180.74/cwt | 180.00–184.50 | 2,257 | 72 |
| Heifers | — | ChoiceNatural | 1,404 | 192.00/cwt | 192.00–192.00 | 2,696 | 4 |
| Heifers | — | ChoiceCertified Prgms | 1,420 | 184.00/cwt | 184.00–184.00 | 2,613 | 11 |
| Heifers | — | Choice | 1,434 | 183.00/cwt | 183.00–183.00 | 2,624 | 8 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Bulls3 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Bulls | — | — | 1,548 | 109.62/cwt | 72.50–124.00 | 1,697 | 13 |
| Bulls | — | — | 2,018 | 127.78/cwt | 125.00–134.00 | 2,579 | 6 |
| Bulls | — | — | 2,125 | 140.39/cwt | 138.00–143.00 | 2,983 | 3 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Cows10 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,033 | 65.83/cwt | 47.50–78.00 | 680 | 33 |
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,360 | 108.00/cwt | 108.00–108.00 | 1,469 | 1 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,374 | 119.10/cwt | 117.50–120.00 | 1,636 | 6 |
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,391 | 90.79/cwt | 81.00–97.00 | 1,263 | 63 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,453 | 112.79/cwt | 107.50–117.00 | 1,639 | 28 |
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,481 | 101.62/cwt | 97.50–105.00 | 1,505 | 40 |
| Cows | — | Breaker 75-80% | 1,563 | 122.71/cwt | 118.00–125.00 | 1,918 | 31 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,620 | 102.05/cwt | 95.00–106.00 | 1,653 | 10 |
| Cows | — | Premium White 65-75% | 1,679 | 128.77/cwt | 127.00–131.00 | 2,162 | 19 |
| Cows | — | Breaker 75-80% | 1,758 | 128.00/cwt | 128.00–128.00 | 2,250 | 5 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Dairy Steers2 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Dairy Steers | — | Select and ChoiceCertified Prgms | 1,175 | 143.50/cwt | 143.50–143.50 | 1,686 | 6 |
| Dairy Steers | — | Choice | 1,510 | 151.87/cwt | 149.00–155.00 | 2,293 | 28 |
Compared to two weeks ago: Slaughter steers steady to 3.00 higher, heifers sold with higher undertones. Holsteins sold with higher undertones. Demand for this nice offering of slaughter cattle was good. Black hided cattle were in biggest demand. Most cattle were hauled in overnight making the weigh ups favorable for the buyer. Premium was offered for non implant cattle. 9Several semi loads of eye appealing cattle offered. Estimated dressed cost 290.00 - 297.00. CME Live Cattle slightly lower, while dropped dropped significantly. Slaughter cows 4.00 to 6.00 higher. Bulls 4.00 to 6.00 higher
Traditional weight slaughter lambs 10.00 to 20.00 higher. Demand for this large offering of sheep was good. Wet, muddy fleeces deterred the buyers from going all out on a few groups today. It was mentioned that plants are in need of more sheep driving the market higher on all weights, including 70 lbs - 90 lbs. Slaughter ewes steady to 10.00 higher, except Utility 10.00 to 15.00 lower.
| Heifers — Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | — | 1,434 | 183.00 | 183.00 |
| 72 | — | 1,249 | 180.00–184.50 | 180.74 |
| Heifers — Select$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | — | 1,218 | 131.00 | 131.00 |
| Heifers — Select and Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | — | 1,204 | 155.00 | 155.00 |
| Heifers — Choice · Certified Prgms$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | — | 1,420 | 184.00 | 184.00 |
| Heifers — Choice · Natural$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | — | 1,404 | 192.00 | 192.00 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | — | 1,563 | 118.00–125.00 | 122.71 |
| 5 | — | 1,758 | 128.00 | 128.00 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63 | — | 1,391 | 81.00–97.00 | 90.79 |
| 33 | — | 1,033 | 47.50–78.00 | 65.83 |
| 40 | — | 1,481 | 97.50–105.00 | 101.62 |
| 1 | — | 1,360 | 108.00 | 108.00 |
| Cows — Premium White 65-75%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | — | 1,679 | 127.00–131.00 | 128.77 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | — | 1,620 | 95.00–106.00 | 102.05 |
| 6 | — | 1,374 | 117.50–120.00 | 119.10 |
| 28 | — | 1,453 | 107.50–117.00 | 112.79 |
| Steers — Select$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | — | 1,190 | 183.25 | 183.25 |
| Steers — Choice · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | — | 1,360 | 176.00 | 176.00 |
| Steers — Select and Choice · Certified Prgms$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | — | 1,312 | 188.00 | 188.00 |
| Steers — Choice · Certified Prgms$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | — | 1,575 | 190.00 | 190.00 |
| 4 | — | 1,591 | 192.00 | 192.00 |
| Steers — Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 224 | — | 1,426 | 180.00–184.00 | 182.47 |
| 99 | — | 1,512 | 179.75–185.00 | 183.98 |
| 16 | — | 1,561 | 181.25–182.00 | 181.54 |
| 12 | — | 1,477 | 175.00 | 175.00 |
| Steers — Select and Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | — | 1,350 | 173.00 | 173.00 |
| 6 | — | 1,335 | 152.00 | 152.00 |
| Dairy Steers — Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | — | 1,510 | 149.00–155.00 | 151.87 |
| Dairy Steers — Select and Choice · Certified Prgms$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | — | 1,175 | 143.50 | 143.50 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | — | 2,018 | 125.00–134.00 | 127.78 |
| 13 | — | 1,548 | 72.50–124.00 | 109.62 |
| 3 | — | 2,125 | 138.00–143.00 | 140.39 |