Compared to last week: Slaughter steers and heifers 2.00 to 3.00 higher. Very good demand for this lighter offering of steers and heifers. An active market for a lighter test. Market ready supplies are still limited and buyers had to compete more to get cattle bought this week. 2 full loads of steers, balance stock trailer loads of steers and heifers.
Slaughter lambs steady to 5.00 lower, instances 10.00 lower. Feeder lambs mostly steady. Slaughter ewes steady to 5.00 lower. Good demand for slaughter lambs, the market was still active but as active as it was last week. Good demand for feeder lambs, many buyers on the seats looking to buy these light fleshed lambs. Moderate demand for slaughter ewes.
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beef/Dairy Heifers | Choice | Average | 1,373 | 256.23 | 3,518 | 36 |
| Beef/Dairy Steers | Choice | Average | 1,627 | 252.56 | 4,109 | 102 |
| Dairy Steers | Choice | Average | 1,528 | 235.00 | 3,591 | 6thin |
| Heifers | Choice | Average | 1,384 | 259.75 | 3,595 | 43 |
| Steers | Choice | Average | 1,505 | 261.25 | 3,931 | 49 |
| Class | Weight | Grade / description | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slaughter Cattle · Steers3 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Steers | — | Choice | 1,460 | 260.00/cwt | 260.00–260.00 | 3,796 | 16 |
| Steers | — | Choice | 1,523 | 261.00/cwt | 260.00–262.00 | 3,975 | 22 |
| Steers | — | ChoiceCertified Prgms | 1,533 | 263.55/cwt | 263.00–264.00 | 4,040 | 11 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Heifers1 lot · lightest first | |||||||
| Heifers | — | Choice | 1,384 | 259.75/cwt | 258.00–261.00 | 3,595 | 43 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Dairy Steers1 lot · lightest first | |||||||
| Dairy Steers | — | Choice | 1,528 | 235.00/cwt | 235.00–235.00 | 3,591 | 6 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Beef/Dairy Steers1 lot · lightest first | |||||||
| Beef/Dairy Steers | — | Choice | 1,627 | 252.56/cwt | 251.50–257.50 | 4,109 | 102 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Beef/Dairy Heifers1 lot · lightest first | |||||||
| Beef/Dairy Heifers | — | Choice | 1,373 | 256.23/cwt | 255.75–257.00 | 3,518 | 36 |
Compared to last week: Slaughter steers and heifers 2.00 to 3.00 higher. Very good demand for this lighter offering of steers and heifers. An active market for a lighter test. Market ready supplies are still limited and buyers had to compete more to get cattle bought this week. 2 full loads of steers, balance stock trailer loads of steers and heifers.
Slaughter lambs steady to 5.00 lower, instances 10.00 lower. Feeder lambs mostly steady. Slaughter ewes steady to 5.00 lower. Good demand for slaughter lambs, the market was still active but as active as it was last week. Good demand for feeder lambs, many buyers on the seats looking to buy these light fleshed lambs. Moderate demand for slaughter ewes.
| Steers — Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | — | 1,460 | 260.00 | 260.00 |
| 22 | — | 1,523 | 260.00–262.00 | 261.00 |
| Steers — Choice · Certified Prgms$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | — | 1,533 | 263.00–264.00 | 263.55 |
| Dairy Steers — Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | — | 1,528 | 235.00 | 235.00 |
| Beef/Dairy Steers — Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 102 | — | 1,627 | 251.50–257.50 | 252.56 |
| Beef/Dairy Heifers — Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | — | 1,373 | 255.75–257.00 | 256.23 |
| Heifers — Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43 | — | 1,384 | 258.00–261.00 | 259.75 |