Compared to last week: Not enough comparable sales on feeder steers or heifers for a market trend, but a higher undertone was noted. Quality was attractive, with several large bunches of cattle on offer. Hot and dry temperatures have been the story, but some much needed thunderstorms are in the forecast for later in the week.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large 1 | 762 | 112.66 | 859 | 236 |
| Medium and Large 2 | 777 | 96.57 | 750 | 7thin |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Low | 1,645 | 74.05 | 1,218 | 6thin |
| Class | Weight | Grade / description | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feeder Cattle · Steers7 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 360 | 174.00/cwt | 174.00–174.00 | 626 | 1 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 2 | 470 | 140.00/cwt | 140.00–140.00 | 658 | 1 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 2 | 520 | 134.00/cwt | 134.00–134.00 | 697 | 1 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 2 | 640 | 111.00/cwt | 111.00–111.00 | 710 | 1 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 2 | 650 | 126.00/cwt | 126.00–126.00 | 819 | 1 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 720 | 125.50/cwt | 125.50–125.50 | 904 | 23 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 834 | 118.00/cwt | 118.00–118.00 | 984 | 25 |
| Feeder Cattle · Heifers6 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 2Unweaned | 280 | 136.00/cwt | 136.00–136.00 | 381 | 1 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 716 | 115.25/cwt | 115.25–115.25 | 825 | 23 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 763 | 112.79/cwt | 101.00–114.00 | 861 | 199 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 826 | 106.50/cwt | 106.50–106.50 | 880 | 14 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 2 | 830 | 90.00/cwt | 90.00–90.00 | 747 | 3 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 2 | 890 | 90.00/cwt | 90.00–90.00 | 801 | 3 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Bulls2 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Bulls | — | — | 1,547 | 65.55/cwt | 61.00–71.00 | 1,014 | 3 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,743 | 82.55/cwt | 77.50–85.00 | 1,439 | 3 |
Compared to last week: Not enough comparable sales on feeder steers or heifers for a market trend, but a higher undertone was noted. Quality was attractive, with several large bunches of cattle on offer. Hot and dry temperatures have been the story, but some much needed thunderstorms are in the forecast for later in the week.
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | — | 1,547 | 61.00–71.00 | 65.55 |
| 3 | — | 1,743 | 77.50–85.00 | 82.55 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | — | 826 | 106.50 | 106.50 |
| 23 | — | 716 | 115.25 | 115.25 |
| 199 | — | 763 | 101.00–114.00 | 112.79 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | — | 830 | 90.00 | 90.00 |
| 3 | — | 890 | 90.00 | 90.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 2 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | — | 280 | 136.00 | 136.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | — | 834 | 118.00 | 118.00 |
| 1 | — | 360 | 174.00 | 174.00 |
| 23 | — | 720 | 125.50 | 125.50 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | — | 470 | 140.00 | 140.00 |
| 1 | — | 520 | 134.00 | 134.00 |
| 1 | — | 640 | 111.00 | 111.00 |
| 1 | — | 650 | 126.00 | 126.00 |