Compared to last week: A lower undertone was noted on steers up to 800 lbs. Steers 850-900 lbs. were 2.00 higher. A higher undertone was noted on steers over 900 lbs. A higher undertone was noted heifers up to 800 lbs. heifers 800-950 lbs. were unevenly steady. A higher undertone was noted on heifers over 950 lbs. Demand was good, with many load lots in today’s offering. The next feeder cattle auction will be July 29th, expecting 3000 head of feeders, starting at 9:00 am. Supply included: 100% Feeder Cattle (58% Steers, 42% Heifers). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 97%.
Compared with two weeks ago steers traded unevenly steady and 650 to 700 lbs heifers traded 5.00 to 6.00 higher. Demand was good, with warmer weather the area. Next Auction Dates for Aug 5th Special Feeder Sale Supply included: 100% Feeder Cattle (70% Steers, 30% Heifers). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 88%.
Compared to last week: Feeder steers steady to 4.00 higher. Feeder heifers steady. Steer and heifer calves unevenly steady on a light test. Quality average to attractive. Demand moderate to active. Supply included: 100% Feeder Cattle (66% Steers, 32% Heifers, 2% Bulls). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 83%.
Compared to last week, feeder steers 500 lb to 900 lb sold 5.00 to 6.00 higher. Steers 900 lb to 1,000 lb sold 6.00 to 8.00 higher. Feeder heifers 650 lb to 950 lb sold 2.00 to 5.00 higher. Heifer calves 500 lb to 650 lb sold 7.00 to 10.00 higher. Demand was good. Slaughter cows and bulls sold 2.00 lower. Supply included: 84% Feeder Cattle (58% Steers, 42% Heifers, 0% Bulls); 16% Slaughter Cattle (94% Cows, 6% Bulls). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 92%.
Compared to last week steers over 500 lbs brought 1.00 to 6.00 lower. The heifers over 450 lbs brought 1.00 to 5.00 lower. Supply was moderate with a large offering of feeder weight steers and heifers. The demand was good. Supply included: 100% Feeder Cattle (62% Steers, 38% Heifers). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 87%.
Compared to last week: Steer and heifer calves and feeder steers and heifers mostly firm, instances 2.00 higher. Fleshy beef slaughter cows and bulls’ firm to 3.00 higher, instances 5.00 higher; lean beef cows and dairy slaughter cows’ firm. Area pastures are in good shape following significant rainfall over the past two to three weeks. Trade active. Demand good. Supply included: 74% Feeder Cattle (61% Steers, 39% Heifers); 26% Slaughter Cattle (97% Cows, 3% Bulls). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 66%.
Compared to last week, feeder steers and heifers sold steady to 2.00 lower. Slaughter cows and bulls sold steady to 2.00 higher. Supply and demand were moderate. Supply included: 91% Feeder Cattle (62% Steers, 31% Heifers, 8% Bulls); 9% Slaughter Cattle (87% Cows, 13% Bulls). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 28%.
Compared to last week feeder steers sold steady with good demand. Feeder Heifers sold steady with good demand. Buyers showed good interest in weaned and pre-conditioned cattle with good demand. Slaughter cows sold 3.00-5.00 lower; slaughter bulls sold 1.00-2.00 lower with good demand. Supply included: 84% Feeder Cattle (46% Steers, 50% Heifers, 4% Bulls); 11% Slaughter Cattle (1% Steers, 84% Cows, 15% Bulls); 5% Replacement Cattle (45% Bred Cows, 3% Bred Heifers, 52% Cow-Calf Pairs). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 77%.
