Compared to last week: Slaughter steers and heifers mostly 7.00 to 10.00 lower. Light to moderate demand for steers and heifers this week, packers buyers were slow to start bidding, but area cattle feeders were quick to step in and buy cattle. Packer interest improved as the sale progressed. Quality remains very attractive, cattle continue to weigh heavy as the weather and the market made for very heavy cattle this winter. The market was fairly active as cattle feeders were active bidders, while packers were not as active as in recent weeks. 8 full loads of steers, 2 full loads of heifers, balance part loads and stock trailer loads.
Slaughter lambs under 120 lbs 10.00 to 20.00 higher, 120 lbs and over mostly steady. Feeder lambs sold with higher undertones. Slaughter ewes steady to 5.00 lower. Very good demand for non-traditional weight slaughter lambs, good demand for traditional weight lambs. Moderate demand for slaughter ewes, not as many active buyers as in recent weeks. Very good demand for feeder lambs.
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beef/Dairy Heifers | Choice | Average | 1,479 | 229.02 | 3,387 | 52 |
| Beef/Dairy Steers | Choice | Average | 1,585 | 229.00 | 3,630 | 5thin |
| Dairy Steers | Choice | Average | 1,500 | 214.00 | 3,210 | 6thin |
| Heifers | Choice | Average | 1,509 | 231.38 | 3,491 | 165 |
| Steers | Select and Choice | Average | 1,367 | 235.42 | 3,218 | 18 |
| Steers | Choice | Average | 1,578 | 234.46 | 3,701 | 387 |
| Class | Weight | Grade / description | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slaughter Cattle · Steers4 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Steers | — | Select and ChoiceReturn to Feed | 1,367 | 235.42/cwt | 231.00–241.00 | 3,218 | 18 |
| Steers | — | Choice | 1,549 | 235.31/cwt | 231.50–238.50 | 3,645 | 257 |
| Steers | — | ChoiceCertified Prgms | 1,629 | 232.42/cwt | 228.00–234.00 | 3,786 | 62 |
| Steers | — | ChoiceHeavy Weight | 1,643 | 233.11/cwt | 229.75–235.00 | 3,830 | 68 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Heifers3 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Heifers | — | Choice | 1,415 | 231.58/cwt | 230.00–233.50 | 3,277 | 43 |
| Heifers | — | ChoiceCertified Prgms | 1,495 | 230.90/cwt | 227.00–236.00 | 3,452 | 98 |
| Heifers | — | Choice | 1,733 | 233.00/cwt | 233.00–233.00 | 4,038 | 24 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Dairy Steers1 lot · lightest first | |||||||
| Dairy Steers | — | Choice | 1,500 | 214.00/cwt | 214.00–214.00 | 3,210 | 6 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Beef/Dairy Steers1 lot · lightest first | |||||||
| Beef/Dairy Steers | — | Choice | 1,585 | 229.00/cwt | 229.00–229.00 | 3,630 | 5 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Beef/Dairy Heifers1 lot · lightest first | |||||||
| Beef/Dairy Heifers | — | Choice | 1,479 | 229.02/cwt | 225.00–230.25 | 3,387 | 52 |
Compared to last week: Slaughter steers and heifers mostly 7.00 to 10.00 lower. Light to moderate demand for steers and heifers this week, packers buyers were slow to start bidding, but area cattle feeders were quick to step in and buy cattle. Packer interest improved as the sale progressed. Quality remains very attractive, cattle continue to weigh heavy as the weather and the market made for very heavy cattle this winter. The market was fairly active as cattle feeders were active bidders, while packers were not as active as in recent weeks. 8 full loads of steers, 2 full loads of heifers, balance part loads and stock trailer loads.
Slaughter lambs under 120 lbs 10.00 to 20.00 higher, 120 lbs and over mostly steady. Feeder lambs sold with higher undertones. Slaughter ewes steady to 5.00 lower. Very good demand for non-traditional weight slaughter lambs, good demand for traditional weight lambs. Moderate demand for slaughter ewes, not as many active buyers as in recent weeks. Very good demand for feeder lambs.
| Heifers — Choice · Certified Prgms$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98 | — | 1,495 | 227.00–236.00 | 230.90 |
| Heifers — Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | — | 1,733 | 233.00 | 233.00 |
| 43 | — | 1,415 | 230.00–233.50 | 231.58 |
| Steers — Choice · Heavy Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68 | — | 1,643 | 229.75–235.00 | 233.11 |
| Steers — Select and Choice · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | — | 1,367 | 231.00–241.00 | 235.42 |
| Steers — Choice · Certified Prgms$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62 | — | 1,629 | 228.00–234.00 | 232.42 |
| Steers — Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 257 | — | 1,549 | 231.50–238.50 | 235.31 |
| Dairy Steers — Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | — | 1,500 | 214.00 | 214.00 |
| Beef/Dairy Steers — Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | — | 1,585 | 229.00 | 229.00 |
| Beef/Dairy Heifers — Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52 | — | 1,479 | 225.00–230.25 | 229.02 |