Compared to last week: Choice slaughter steers were steady to 1.00 higher. Choice slaughter heifers mostly 1.00-3.00 higher. No implant cattle bringing a premium in both steers and heifers. Dairy steers 3.00 higher today. Several load lots, along with plenty of smaller packages in the offering. Demand was good from the internet and in the stands. Slaughter cows: Lean and Boner cows steady to 1.00 higher. Not enough lean cows or bulls for a trend today.
Slaughter lambs: Lambs 70 lbs 15.00-19.00 higher, 80 lbs 2.00-5.00 higher, 90 lbs 2.00-7.00 higher. Lambs 110 lbs 4.00-6.00 higher, 120 lbs 1.00-2.00 higher, 130 lbs 7.00-8.00 higher. Slaughter ewes mostly steady with instances 5.00 higher.
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beef/Dairy Steers | Choice | Average | 1,583 | 176.00 | 2,786 | 2thin |
| Bulls | — | Average | 1,825 | 165.51 | 3,020 | 9thin |
| Cows | Premium White 65-75% | Average | 1,655 | 144.62 | 2,393 | 4thin |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | High | 1,524 | 141.81 | 2,161 | 169 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Average | 1,260 | 126.53 | 1,594 | 39 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Very Low | 1,041 | 93.69 | 975 | 24 |
| Dairy Steers | Choice | Average | 1,499 | 165.32 | 2,478 | 29 |
| Heifers | Choice | Average | 1,406 | 193.58 | 2,721 | 118 |
| Heifers | Select and Choice | Average | 1,310 | 189.85 | 2,486 | 84 |
| Steers | Choice | Average | 1,512 | 191.40 | 2,893 | 178 |
| Steers | Select and Choice | Average | 1,305 | 180.33 | 2,354 | 6thin |
| Class | Weight | Grade / description | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slaughter Cattle · Steers7 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Steers | — | Select and ChoiceReturn to Feed | 1,268 | 180.00/cwt | 180.00–180.00 | 2,282 | 4 |
| Steers | — | ChoiceCertified Prgms | 1,361 | 192.56/cwt | 191.50–195.00 | 2,621 | 52 |
| Steers | — | Select and Choice | 1,380 | 181.00/cwt | 181.00–181.00 | 2,498 | 2 |
| Steers | — | Choice | 1,417 | 186.51/cwt | 185.00–187.25 | 2,643 | 27 |
| Steers | — | Choice | 1,591 | 188.32/cwt | 188.00–192.00 | 2,996 | 24 |
| Steers | — | ChoiceHeavy Weight | 1,623 | 191.50/cwt | 191.50–191.50 | 3,108 | 8 |
| Steers | — | ChoiceCertified Prgms | 1,625 | 193.57/cwt | 193.25–194.50 | 3,146 | 67 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Heifers4 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Heifers | — | Select and ChoiceReturn to Feed | 1,270 | 193.44/cwt | 192.75–196.50 | 2,457 | 35 |
| Heifers | — | Select and ChoiceCertified Prgms | 1,338 | 187.29/cwt | 186.50–189.00 | 2,506 | 49 |
| Heifers | — | Choice | 1,341 | 191.72/cwt | 189.00–192.00 | 2,571 | 44 |
| Heifers | — | ChoiceCertified Prgms | 1,444 | 194.68/cwt | 192.50–195.00 | 2,811 | 74 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Bulls2 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Bulls | — | — | 1,723 | 149.39/cwt | 146.00–153.00 | 2,574 | 2 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,854 | 170.12/cwt | 166.00–176.00 | 3,154 | 7 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Cows7 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 919 | 92.31/cwt | 82.00–103.00 | 848 | 15 |
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,235 | 53.11/cwt | 45.00–65.00 | 656 | 3 |
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,248 | 117.44/cwt | 115.00–119.00 | 1,466 | 6 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,260 | 126.53/cwt | 121.00–131.00 | 1,594 | 39 |
| Cows | — | Breaker 75-80% | 1,403 | 148.32/cwt | 147.00–150.00 | 2,081 | 9 |
| Cows | — | Breaker 75-80% | 1,531 | 141.44/cwt | 132.00–146.00 | 2,165 | 160 |
| Cows | — | Premium White 65-75% | 1,655 | 144.62/cwt | 140.00–146.00 | 2,393 | 4 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Dairy Steers1 lot · lightest first | |||||||
| Dairy Steers | — | Choice | 1,499 | 165.32/cwt | 162.00–170.00 | 2,478 | 29 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Beef/Dairy Steers1 lot · lightest first | |||||||
| Beef/Dairy Steers | — | Choice | 1,583 | 176.00/cwt | 176.00–176.00 | 2,786 | 2 |
Compared to last week: Choice slaughter steers were steady to 1.00 higher. Choice slaughter heifers mostly 1.00-3.00 higher. No implant cattle bringing a premium in both steers and heifers. Dairy steers 3.00 higher today. Several load lots, along with plenty of smaller packages in the offering. Demand was good from the internet and in the stands. Slaughter cows: Lean and Boner cows steady to 1.00 higher. Not enough lean cows or bulls for a trend today.
Slaughter lambs: Lambs 70 lbs 15.00-19.00 higher, 80 lbs 2.00-5.00 higher, 90 lbs 2.00-7.00 higher. Lambs 110 lbs 4.00-6.00 higher, 120 lbs 1.00-2.00 higher, 130 lbs 7.00-8.00 higher. Slaughter ewes mostly steady with instances 5.00 higher.
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | — | 1,723 | 146.00–153.00 | 149.39 |
| 7 | — | 1,854 | 166.00–176.00 | 170.12 |
| Cows — Premium White 65-75%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | — | 1,655 | 140.00–146.00 | 144.62 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | — | 1,235 | 45.00–65.00 | 53.11 |
| 15 | — | 919 | 82.00–103.00 | 92.31 |
| 6 | — | 1,248 | 115.00–119.00 | 117.44 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39 | — | 1,260 | 121.00–131.00 | 126.53 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | — | 1,403 | 147.00–150.00 | 148.32 |
| 160 | — | 1,531 | 132.00–146.00 | 141.44 |
| Steers — Choice · Certified Prgms$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 67 | — | 1,625 | 193.25–194.50 | 193.57 |
| 52 | — | 1,361 | 191.50–195.00 | 192.56 |
| Steers — Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | — | 1,591 | 188.00–192.00 | 188.32 |
| 27 | — | 1,417 | 185.00–187.25 | 186.51 |
| Steers — Choice · Heavy Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | — | 1,623 | 191.50 | 191.50 |
| Steers — Select and Choice · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | — | 1,268 | 180.00 | 180.00 |
| Steers — Select and Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | — | 1,380 | 181.00 | 181.00 |
| Heifers — Select and Choice · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | — | 1,270 | 192.75–196.50 | 193.44 |
| Heifers — Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44 | — | 1,341 | 189.00–192.00 | 191.72 |
| Heifers — Select and Choice · Certified Prgms$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49 | — | 1,338 | 186.50–189.00 | 187.29 |
| Heifers — Choice · Certified Prgms$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 74 | — | 1,444 | 192.50–195.00 | 194.68 |
| Dairy Steers — Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | — | 1,499 | 162.00–170.00 | 165.32 |
| Beef/Dairy Steers — Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | — | 1,583 | 176.00 | 176.00 |