Compared to last Thursday, stocker and feeder cattle weak in a light test. CME Feeder cattle futures are down 50 to 75 cents in most contracts, with nearby November held up by the index, up 62 cents. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was down 62 cents at $249.02 on November 12. Slaughter cows uneven, Boning type 1.00-2.00 higher, Lean cows 7.00-8.00 lower. Dairy cows 2.00-3.00 higher. Slaughter bulls firm. Trade moderate to active with light to moderate demand.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large 1-2 | 549 | 237.98 | 1,306 | 24 |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Average | 2,000 | 132.67 | 2,653 | 9thin |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Low | 1,346 | 115.72 | 1,557 | 120 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | High | 1,147 | 109.85 | 1,260 | 114 |
| Dairy Cows | Boner 80-85% | Low | 1,609 | 112.46 | 1,810 | 220 |
| Dairy Cows | Premium White 65-75% | Average | 1,879 | 109.00 | 2,048 | 4thin |
| Dairy Cows | Lean 85-90% | Average | 1,315 | 107.90 | 1,419 | 200 |
| Class | Weight | Grade / description | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feeder Cattle · Steers7 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Steers | 450–500 | Medium and Large 1-2 | 476 | 295.00/cwt | 295.00–295.00 | 1,404 | 5 |
| Steers | 500–550 | Medium and Large 1-2 | 545 | 292.00/cwt | 292.00–292.00 | 1,591 | 11 |
| Steers | 600–650 | Small and Medium 1-2 | 625 | 215.00/cwt | 215.00–215.00 | 1,344 | 7 |
| Steers | 600–650 | Medium and Large 1-2 | 642 | 243.00/cwt | 243.00–243.00 | 1,560 | 17 |
| Steers | 650–700 | Medium and Large 1-2 | 685 | 242.50/cwt | 242.50–242.50 | 1,661 | 5 |
| Steers | 750–800 | Large 1Unweaned | 768 | 225.00/cwt | 225.00–225.00 | 1,728 | 13 |
| Steers | 800–850 | Large 1 | 806 | 233.50/cwt | 233.50–233.50 | 1,882 | 10 |
| Feeder Cattle · Heifers8 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Heifers | 450–500 | Medium and Large 1-2 | 488 | 247.00/cwt | 247.00–247.00 | 1,205 | 12 |
| Heifers | 500–550 | Medium and Large 1-2 | 524 | 242.86/cwt | 241.00–245.00 | 1,273 | 13 |
| Heifers | 550–600 | Medium and Large 1-2 | 578 | 232.22/cwt | 230.00–235.00 | 1,342 | 11 |
| Heifers | 600–650 | Medium and Large 1-2 | 633 | 234.34/cwt | 230.00–237.00 | 1,483 | 17 |
| Heifers | 650–700 | Medium and Large 1-2 | 685 | 223.34/cwt | 219.00–229.50 | 1,530 | 12 |
| Heifers | 700–750 | Large 1Unweaned | 709 | 216.00/cwt | 216.00–216.00 | 1,531 | 15 |
| Heifers | 750–800 | Large 1 | 779 | 209.00/cwt | 209.00–209.00 | 1,628 | 7 |
| Heifers | 850–900 | Large 1 | 897 | 206.50/cwt | 206.50–206.50 | 1,852 | 6 |
| Feeder Cattle · Bulls2 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Bulls | 500–550 | Medium and Large 1-2 | 506 | 240.00/cwt | 240.00–240.00 | 1,214 | 5 |
| Bulls | 600–650 | Medium and Large 1-2 | 644 | 210.00/cwt | 210.00–210.00 | 1,352 | 13 |
| Feeder Cattle · Beef/Dairy Steers1 lot · lightest first | |||||||
| Beef/Dairy Steers | 600–650 | Medium and Large 2-3 | 622 | 195.00/cwt | 195.00–195.00 | 1,213 | 5 |
| Feeder Cattle · Dairy Heifers4 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Dairy Heifers | 900–950 | Small 4 | 941 | 90.00/cwt | 90.00–90.00 | 847 | 6 |
| Dairy Heifers | 1100–1150 | Large 3 | 1,121 | 162.00/cwt | 162.00–162.00 | 1,816 | 9 |
| Dairy Heifers | 1150–1200 | Large 3 | 1,155 | 162.00/cwt | 162.00–162.00 | 1,871 | 10 |
| Dairy Heifers | 1200–1250 | Large 3 | 1,249 | 160.00/cwt | 160.00–160.00 | 1,998 | 14 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Bulls1 lot · lightest first | |||||||
| Bulls | — | — | 2,000 | 132.67/cwt | 128.00–135.00 | 2,653 | 9 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Cows5 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | 919 | 151.00/cwt | 151.00–151.00 | 1,388 | 6 |
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,109 | 106.14/cwt | 102.00–109.00 | 1,177 | 53 |
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,209 | 108.93/cwt | 106.00–111.00 | 1,317 | 55 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,264 | 113.23/cwt | 109.00–116.00 | 1,431 | 55 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,415 | 117.83/cwt | 116.00–119.00 | 1,667 | 65 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Dairy Cows5 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Dairy Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,263 | 105.75/cwt | 102.00–108.00 | 1,336 | 95 |
| Dairy Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,362 | 109.85/cwt | 108.00–111.00 | 1,496 | 105 |
| Dairy Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,557 | 109.86/cwt | 107.00–112.00 | 1,711 | 105 |
| Dairy Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,657 | 114.83/cwt | 112.00–117.00 | 1,903 | 115 |
| Dairy Cows | — | Premium White 65-75% | 1,879 | 109.00/cwt | 109.00–109.00 | 2,048 | 4 |
Compared to last Thursday, stocker and feeder cattle weak in a light test. CME Feeder cattle futures are down 50 to 75 cents in most contracts, with nearby November held up by the index, up 62 cents. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was down 62 cents at $249.02 on November 12. Slaughter cows uneven, Boning type 1.00-2.00 higher, Lean cows 7.00-8.00 lower. Dairy cows 2.00-3.00 higher. Slaughter bulls firm. Trade moderate to active with light to moderate demand.
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 500–550 | 506 | 240.00 | 240.00 |
| 13 | 600–650 | 644 | 210.00 | 210.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 450–500 | 488 | 247.00 | 247.00 |
| 13 | 500–550 | 524 | 241.00–245.00 | 242.86 |
| 11 | 550–600 | 578 | 230.00–235.00 | 232.22 |
| 17 | 600–650 | 633 | 230.00–237.00 | 234.34 |
| 12 | 650–700 | 685 | 219.00–229.50 | 223.34 |
| Heifers — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 750–800 | 779 | 209.00 | 209.00 |
| 6 | 850–900 | 897 | 206.50 | 206.50 |
| Heifers — Large 1 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 700–750 | 709 | 216.00 | 216.00 |
| Beef/Dairy Steers — Medium and Large 2-3$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 600–650 | 622 | 195.00 | 195.00 |
| Dairy Heifers — Large 3$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 1100–1150 | 1,121 | 162.00 | 162.00 |
| 10 | 1150–1200 | 1,155 | 162.00 | 162.00 |
| 14 | 1200–1250 | 1,249 | 160.00 | 160.00 |
| Dairy Heifers — Small 4$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 900–950 | 941 | 90.00 | 90.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 450–500 | 476 | 295.00 | 295.00 |
| 11 | 500–550 | 545 | 292.00 | 292.00 |
| 17 | 600–650 | 642 | 243.00 | 243.00 |
| 5 | 650–700 | 685 | 242.50 | 242.50 |
| Steers — Large 1 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 750–800 | 768 | 225.00 | 225.00 |
| Steers — Small and Medium 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 600–650 | 625 | 215.00 | 215.00 |
| Steers — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 800–850 | 806 | 233.50 | 233.50 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | — | 2,000 | 128.00–135.00 | 132.67 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | — | 919 | 151.00 | 151.00 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55 | — | 1,209 | 106.00–111.00 | 108.93 |
| 53 | — | 1,109 | 102.00–109.00 | 106.14 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55 | — | 1,264 | 109.00–116.00 | 113.23 |
| 65 | — | 1,415 | 116.00–119.00 | 117.83 |
| Dairy Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 105 | — | 1,362 | 108.00–111.00 | 109.85 |
| 95 | — | 1,263 | 102.00–108.00 | 105.75 |
| Dairy Cows — Premium White 65-75%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | — | 1,879 | 109.00 | 109.00 |
| Dairy Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 105 | — | 1,557 | 107.00–112.00 | 109.86 |
| 115 | — | 1,657 | 112.00–117.00 | 114.83 |