WEST PLAINS — Compared to last week, slaughter cows were $3 to $5 lower and slaughter bulls were steady to $2 lower Wednesday at the Ozarks Regional Stockyards. Demand was moderate on a very light supply of 189 head. Hot weather is keeping cattle at home, as producers are holding out for cooler temperatures to load and bring cattle to market.
Special Note: Red Angus Herd Sellout will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16.
Top Prices of the Day
• The top slaughter bull sold for $200/cwt.
• The top slaughter cow sold for $154/cwt.
• On the replacement side, the top pair sold for $4,350/pair.
• The top bred cow sold for $3,800/head.
Pricing Averages Snapshot
• Breaker Cows (75-80% dressing): Averaged $144.77/cwt.
• Boner Cows (80-85% dressing): Averaged $146.20/cwt.
• Lean Cows (85-90% dressing): Averaged $130.95/cwt.
• Slaughter Bulls (Yield Grade 1-2): Averaged $194.55/cwt.
Post-Labor Day bidding gains ground
Compared to last week, feeder steers and heifers sold steady to $4 higher on Tuesday. Steer and heifer calves under 700 lbs were steady to $6 higher in a light test of the market. Demand was moderate on a light supply of 515 head. The cash market established some footing following the Labor Day holiday as CME Future Contracts traded higher. Buyers were more aggressive on Tuesday but continued to discount calves lacking a pre-conditioning program.
Market Highlights
• The largest draft of the day was 65 head of 928 lb colored-up steers which sold for $300/cwt.
• Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs made up 76% of the daily offering.
Pricing Snapshot (Per Cwt / Avg Price)
• Steers (Medium & Large 1):
◦ 362 lbs: Sold at $465.
◦ 525-548 lbs (541 lbs avg): Averaged $373.05.
◦ 555-590 lbs (573 lbs avg): Averaged $401.14.
◦ 886 lbs: Averaged $312.25.
◦ 928 lbs: Averaged $300.
• Heifers (Medium & Large 1):
◦ 420-445 lbs (433 lbs avg): Averaged $404.09.
◦ 505-549 lbs (529 lbs avg): Averaged $373.57.
◦ 630 lbs: Averaged $330.
◦ 703-730 lbs (706 lbs avg): Averaged $324.20.
Moderate supply clears video auction with good demand
Demand was good on a moderate supply for this Video Auction held in conjunction with ORS' feeder cattle sale. Total receipts were 507 head reported sold. All cattle offered are in Arkansas, with current deliveries through Sept. 22.
Video Auction Highlights
• Southeast Steers (M&L 1, 935 lbs avg): Current delivery sold for $307/cwt.
• Southeast Steers (M&L 1, 900 lbs avg): September delivery sold for $310/cwt.
• Southeast Heifers (M&L 1, 760 lbs avg): Current delivery averaged $308.88/cwt.
Source: USDA AMS Livestock, Poultry & Grain Market News MO Dept of Ag Market News - Dan Hill, Market Reporter Jefferson City, MO | (573) 751-5618 www.ams.usda.gov/lpgmn
