Tuesday, April 18, 2017 - Packer Day


A very good run of slaughter steers & heifers today with several pushing into that high choice and prime grade.  Top was 138.50 with 40 head bringing 134.00 or better.  The choice/select spread continues to widen which is common this time of year!

Cull cows and bulls sold 2-3 lower.


Slaughter Steers 114 head    
Choice 2-4 130.00-134.75    
  High Yielding 135.00-138.50    
  Low Yielding  125.00-130.00    
Mixed Select/Choice 2-3 126.50-128.50    
  Select 1-2  126.00/down  
Few Heavy Choice 1650-1750# 127.00-130.00    
       
Slaughter Heifers 56 head    
Choice -4 130.00-133.75    
    High yielding 134.50-136.00    
    Low Yielding 126.75-129.75    
Mixed Select/Choice 2-3 124.00-128.00    
Select 1-2 122.00/down    
       
Slaughter Cows  - High yield Avg. Yield Low Yield
Premium White      
Breakers-1300-1800# 70.00-76.00 64.50-67.00 62.00/down
Boners 1200-1600# 66.00-72.00 60.00-65.00 58.00/down
Lean - 1000-1400# 65.50-69.50 62.00-64.50 61.50/down
       
  Fancy Good Rest
Young cows returning NA NA NA
  to farm for more feed      
       
Slaughter Bulls - High yield Avg. Yield Low Yield
17 head 90.00-93.50 82.00-86.50 80.50/down
       

Please note:
The below market report is reflective of the majority of classes and grades of livestock offered for sale.  There may be instances where some sales do not fit within reporting guidelines and therefore will not be included in the report.  Prices are reported on a per cwt. basis, unless otherwise noted