Joplin Regional Stockyards
Reporter comment USDA
As filedCompared to last week slaughter cows sold steady to 2.00 lower with slaughter bulls selling 6.00-8.00 higher. Supply was moderate with good demand. The top selling slaughter cows sold for 134.00. The top selling slaughter bull was a Limousin that sold for 160.50. This report combines the slaughter/replacement auction with the replacement sale tonite. 17 head of extra fancy 3rd stage Red Angus heifers topped the replacement portion of the auction at 2,885.00 per head. High quality replacement heifers and cows were in demand.
Slaughter cattle
By class and quality grade · $/cwt| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Average | 1,737 | 136.49 | 2,371 | 58 |
| Cows | Premium White 65-75% | High | 1,481 | 134.00 | 1,985 | 9thin |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | Low | 1,484 | 108.95 | 1,617 | 202 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Low | 1,223 | 104.10 | 1,273 | 193 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Average | 1,029 | 93.72 | 965 | 225 |
Replacement cattle Per head
By class, stage and age| Class | Stage | Age | Avg wt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bred Cows | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | Young (2-4 yrs) | 1,150 | $2,064 | 42 |
| Bred Cows | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | 1,253 | $1,928 | 277 |
| Bred Cows | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | Aged (>8 yrs) | 1,324 | $1,608 | 89 |
| Bred Cows | 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | 1,092 | $1,348 | 28 |
| Bred Cows | 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | Aged (>8 yrs) | 1,340 | $1,250 | 4thin |
| Bred Heifers | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | Young (2-4 yrs) | 1,160 | $2,854 | 27 |
| Bred Heifers | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | Young (2-4 yrs) | 1,060 | $1,500 | 6 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | 1,188 | $2,164 | 14 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Open | Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | 1,180 | $1,790 | 24 |
Every lot
38 lots · USDA AMS · Joplin Regional Stockyards Slaughter/Replacement Cattle- Carthage, MO| Class | Weight | Grade / description | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slaughter Cattle · Bulls4 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Bulls | — | —Return to Feed | 1,000 | 155.00/cwt | 155.00–155.00 | 1,550 | 5 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,539 | 113.00/cwt | 105.00–120.00 | 1,739 | 6 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,770 | 132.98/cwt | 123.00–139.00 | 2,354 | 29 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,954 | 144.82/cwt | 139.00–160.50 | 2,830 | 18 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Cows11 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 901 | 70.16/cwt | 55.00–76.00 | 632 | 25 |
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 993 | 83.57/cwt | 77.50–90.00 | 830 | 16 |
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,046 | 105.02/cwt | 102.00–115.00 | 1,099 | 38 |
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This sale against other markets
Missouri weighted averagesJoplin Regional Stockyards Slaughter/Replacement Cattle- Carthage, MO
Wed Jan 24, 2024Compared to last week slaughter cows sold steady to 2.00 lower with slaughter bulls selling 6.00-8.00 higher. Supply was moderate with good demand. The top selling slaughter cows sold for 134.00. The top selling slaughter bull was a Limousin that sold for 160.50. This report combines the slaughter/replacement auction with the replacement sale tonite. 17 head of extra fancy 3rd stage Red Angus heifers topped the replacement portion of the auction at 2,885.00 per head. High quality replacement heifers and cows were in demand.
Replacement Cattle
As reported| Cow-Calf Pairs — Medium and Large 1-2$ per head · estimate wt | ||||||
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 14 | — | 1,188 | 1,800.00–2,300.00 | 2,164.29 |
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | Open | 16 | — | 1,179 | 1,700.00–2,050.00 | 1,915.63 |
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | Open | 3 | — | 1,385 | 1,600.00 | 1,600.00 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs — Medium and Large 2$ per head · estimate wt | ||||||
| Age | Stage | Head | ||||
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