1541 head of weaned
and vaccinated feeders sold at Fairview Sale Barn Saturday. With the Merc
having a limit-up day up on Friday, temperatures in the teens resulting in
solid footing for a change, a very bullish cattle on feed report, and bright
sunshine, there was cause for optimism among cattle feeders.
Cattle buyers came
to the auction ready to buy resulting in a very competitive market, much
better than we expected going in. The offering contained group after group
of outstanding front end types in outstanding condition. This was the last
feeder sale of 2015 and gives reason for some optimism going into the new
year as things seem to have turned around---for now anyway.
We will have sales for slaughter cattle Tuesdays, December 22nd
and 29th, but
no regular Thursday sales on the 24th
and 31st. Go to
our web page for a complete January sales schedule (fairviewsalebarn.com).
Steers
Heifers
300# to 400#
$195 to $233
$155 to $201
400# to 500#
$168 to $216
$136 to $199
500# to 600#
$152 to $196
$138 to $162
600# to 700#
$140 to $186
$128 to $156
700# to 800#
$135 to $156
$118 to $134
800# to 900#
$133 to $147
900# to 1000#
$137 to $142
Steer Load lots (911#--$140)
(940#--$140)
(987#--$137)