Compared to last Thursday, not enough stocker or feeder cattle for accurate trends. Most offerings small lots and singles with light buyer attendance. CME Feeder cattle futures are up triple digits into the midday quotes. August futures are up the most on a 1.9% gain of $3.25. There is a still $5.75 carry from August to November. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was $153.36 on 5/31, back up by 14 cents. Slaughter cows 7.00-8.00 higher. Slaughter bulls firm in a light test. As supplies remain scarce. Trade very active with very good demand.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large 1-2 | 632 | 175.95 | 1,112 | 12thin |
| Large 1 | 732 | 155.50 | 1,138 | 5thin |
| Small and Medium 2-3 | 600 | 148.00 | 888 | 5thin |
| Large 1-2 | 853 | 140.22 | 1,196 | 18thin |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Average | 1,777 | 117.49 | 2,088 | 15 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | Average | 1,534 | 95.99 | 1,472 | 10 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Average | 1,116 | 95.17 | 1,062 | 310 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Average | 1,311 | 93.32 | 1,224 | 334 |
| Class | Weight | Grade / description | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feeder Cattle · Steers5 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Steers | — | Small and Medium 2-3 | 600 | 148.00/cwt | 148.00–148.00 | 888 | 5 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 632 | 175.95/cwt | 170.00–180.00 | 1,112 | 12 |
| Steers | — | Large 1 | 732 | 155.50/cwt | 155.50–155.50 | 1,138 | 5 |
| Steers | — | Large 1-2 | 821 | 142.00/cwt | 142.00–142.00 | 1,166 | 10 |
| Steers | — | Large 1-2 | 893 | 138.00/cwt | 138.00–138.00 | 1,232 | 8 |
| Feeder Cattle · Heifers5 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 571 | 159.00/cwt | 159.00–159.00 | 908 | 5 |
| Heifers | — | Small and Medium 2-3 | 598 | 135.00/cwt | 135.00–135.00 | 807 | 5 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 617 | 154.50/cwt | 154.50–154.50 | 953 | 5 |
| Heifers | — | Large 1 | 701 | 144.00/cwt | 144.00–144.00 | 1,009 | 5 |
| Heifers | — | Large 1 | 788 | 142.50/cwt | 142.50–142.50 | 1,123 | 5 |
| Feeder Cattle · Dairy Heifers3 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Dairy Heifers | — | Large 3 | 1,091 | 100.00/cwt | 100.00–100.00 | 1,091 | 5 |
| Dairy Heifers | — | Large 3 | 1,155 | 105.00/cwt | 105.00–105.00 | 1,213 | 10 |
| Dairy Heifers | — | Large 3 | 1,293 | 109.75/cwt | 109.75–109.75 | 1,419 | 17 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Bulls2 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Bulls | — | — | 1,731 | 115.40/cwt | 109.00–121.00 | 1,998 | 13 |
| Bulls | — | — | 2,075 | 131.11/cwt | 128.50–133.50 | 2,721 | 2 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Cows6 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 955 | 91.16/cwt | 85.50–95.00 | 871 | 145 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85%Certified Prgms | 1,035 | 101.00/cwt | 101.00–101.00 | 1,045 | 4 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,206 | 89.79/cwt | 85.00–93.00 | 1,083 | 155 |
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,258 | 98.69/cwt | 95.00–101.00 | 1,242 | 165 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,411 | 96.28/cwt | 93.00–98.00 | 1,359 | 175 |
| Cows | — | Breaker 75-80% | 1,534 | 95.99/cwt | 94.50–97.00 | 1,472 | 10 |
Compared to last Thursday, not enough stocker or feeder cattle for accurate trends. Most offerings small lots and singles with light buyer attendance. CME Feeder cattle futures are up triple digits into the midday quotes. August futures are up the most on a 1.9% gain of $3.25. There is a still $5.75 carry from August to November. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was $153.36 on 5/31, back up by 14 cents. Slaughter cows 7.00-8.00 higher. Slaughter bulls firm in a light test. As supplies remain scarce. Trade very active with very good demand.
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | — | 617 | 154.50 | 154.50 |
| 5 | — | 571 | 159.00 | 159.00 |
| Heifers — Small and Medium 2-3$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | — | 598 | 135.00 | 135.00 |
| Heifers — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | — | 788 | 142.50 | 142.50 |
| 5 | — | 701 | 144.00 | 144.00 |
| Steers — Small and Medium 2-3$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | — | 600 | 148.00 | 148.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | — | 632 | 170.00–180.00 | 175.95 |
| Steers — Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | — | 821 | 142.00 | 142.00 |
| 8 | — | 893 | 138.00 | 138.00 |
| Steers — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | — | 732 | 155.50 | 155.50 |
| Dairy Heifers — Large 3$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | — | 1,293 | 109.75 | 109.75 |
| 10 | — | 1,155 | 105.00 | 105.00 |
| 5 | — | 1,091 | 100.00 | 100.00 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | — | 1,731 | 109.00–121.00 | 115.40 |
| 2 | — | 2,075 | 128.50–133.50 | 131.11 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85% · Certified Prgms$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | — | 1,035 | 101.00 | 101.00 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 155 | — | 1,206 | 85.00–93.00 | 89.79 |
| 175 | — | 1,411 | 93.00–98.00 | 96.28 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | — | 1,534 | 94.50–97.00 | 95.99 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 165 | — | 1,258 | 95.00–101.00 | 98.69 |
| 145 | — | 955 | 85.50–95.00 | 91.16 |