WEST PLAINS — Compared to last week, slaughter bulls were steady to $2 higher and slaughter cows were steady to $3 lower Wednesday at Ozarks Regional Stockyards. Demand was good on a moderate supply of 392 head. The replacement offering included a closed red Angus herd sellout.
Top Prices of the Day
• The top slaughter bull sold for $222/cwt.
• The top slaughter cow sold for $161/cwt.
• The top replacement pairs from the Red Angus sellout were a 3-in-1 package of 11 pairs weighing 1,286 lbs with 300+ lb steer calves that sold for $6,350/pair.
• The top bred cows were a package of three cows in the 2nd/3rd stage weighing 1,300 lbs that sold for $4,850/head.
Pricing Averages Snapshot
• Breaker Cows (75-80% dressing): Averaged $145.32/cwt.
• Boner Cows (80-85% dressing): Averaged $143.53/cwt.
• Lean Cows (85-90% dressing): Averaged $122.06/cwt.
• Slaughter Bulls (Yield Grade 1-2): Averaged $196.27/cwt.
Cash feeder market sees strongest gains in nearly two months
Compared to last week's light run, feeder steers and heifers sold $15 to $20 higher on Tuesday. Steer calves weighing 500-700 lbs were $15 to $20 higher, while 400-700 lb heifer calves jumped $20 to $30 higher. Demand was very good on a moderate supply of 1,561 head. Although CME Cattle Futures traded lower on Tuesday, positive gains over the previous five business days created optimism among buyers. In spite of the heat, this was one of the largest feeder offerings seen since mid-July.
Market Highlights
• The largest draft of the day was 110 head of 969 lb Black/BWF steers that sold for $309.25/cwt.
• A standout draft of 20 head of 758 lb fancy black steers brought $375/cwt.
• Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs made up 65% of the offering.
Pricing Snapshot (Per Cwt / Avg Price)
• Steers (Medium & Large 1):
◦ 351-386 lbs (365 lbs avg): Averaged $521.05.
◦ 402-443 lbs (426 lbs avg): Averaged $459.71.
◦ 452-492 lbs (474 lbs avg): Averaged $452.40.
◦ 504-536 lbs (525 lbs avg): Averaged $432.60.
◦ 608-641 lbs (627 lbs avg): Averaged $397.45.
◦ 667-695 lbs (676 lbs avg): Averaged $380.77.
◦ 750-785 lbs (775 lbs avg): Averaged $347.44.
◦ 902-920 lbs (905 lbs avg): Averaged $319.49.
• Heifers (Medium & Large 1):
◦ 363-395 lbs (381 lbs avg): Averaged $454.61.
◦ 401 lbs (Fancy): Sold for $470.
◦ 412-444 lbs (434 lbs avg): Averaged $437.86.
◦ 452-483 lbs (466 lbs avg): Averaged $413.52.
◦ 518-546 lbs (535 lbs avg): Averaged $403.25.
◦ 616-639 lbs (630 lbs avg): Averaged $363.89.
Moderate video offering clears under good demand
Demand was good on a moderate supply for this video auction held in conjunction with ORS' regular feeder cattle sale. Total receipts were 567 head reported sold. All cattle offered were located in Arkansas and Mississippi, with current deliveries running through September 29. Supply included 64% Steers and 36% Heifers, all weighing over 600 lbs.
Video Auction Highlights
• Southeast Steers (M&L 1, 800 lbs avg): Current delivery sold for $335.50/cwt.
• Southeast Steers (M&L 1, 890 lbs avg): Current delivery sold for $312/cwt.
• Southeast Steers (M&L 1, 918 lbs avg): Current delivery averaged $313.68/cwt.
• Southeast Steers (M&L 1, 890 lbs avg): October delivery sold for $317.25/cwt.
• Southeast Heifers (M&L 1, 750 lbs avg): Current delivery sold for $321.25/cwt.
• Southeast Heifers (M&L 1, 760 lbs avg): September-October delivery sold for $317/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
