Market Report for Thorp Auction 10-2-23

Oct 4, 2023 | Market Report

Big enough to make a difference; Small enough to care!!

Sold 400 head tonight.

New record high for bull calves with Holstein top at 600 on a R&W Holstein consigned by Marvin Beachy, Gilman. Beef calves topped at 820 and 835 both consigned by Brenda Zimmer, Owen. Holsteins 100 lbs and up were mostly 400-470. Lighter weights 225-300. Good beef calves mostly 625-750.

Sold 175 fat cattle with the top being 10 red heifers 1446 lbs @ 185.50 consigned by Conrad Smith. 2 blk strs 1394 lbs @ 1.85 from Teresa Hrdlicka. 5 mix beef strs 1608 lbs @ 184.50 from Randall Brubacker. Holstein steers topped at 1.67 with the bulk of choice steers ranging from 1.55 to 1.62.

Cows were softer with the top at 1.11 and only a few over 1.00. The bulk of cows sold 77 to 84.

Thanks again to all buyers, sellers, and truckers!!