Tuesday, January 10, 2017 - Packer Day

361 slaughter cattle sold at Fairview Sale Barn today with fed cattle trading steady to 1.00 lower on a 123.25 top.  Premiums are being paid, but they must have weight and finish to sell near the top.

Cull cows sold mostly 2.00 higher and bulls were active but mainly steady with last week.

Slaughter Steers 88 head    
Choice 2-4 117.50-121.00    
  High Yielding 122.00-123.25    
  Low Yielding 113.50-116.50    
Mixed Select/Choice 2-3 112.00-117.00    
  Select 1-2  113.00/down  
       
Slaughter Heifers 102 head    
   Choice 2-4 117.00-121.00    
    High Yielding  122.00    
     Low Yielding 114.25-116.50    
  Mixed Select Choice 2-3 111.00-116.00    
   Select 1-2  110.50/down    
       
       
Slaughter Cows - 160 head High yield Avg. Yield Low Yield
Premium White   63.00-69.50  
Breakers-1300-1800# 57.00-60.50 52.00-56.50 50.00/down
Boners 1200-1600# 60.00-66.50 53.00-59.00 52.00/down
Lean - 1000-1400# 57.00-58.00 50.50-54.50 49.00/down
       
  Best Good Rest
Several young cows returning 88.00-100.00 70.00-84.00 60.00-69.00
  to farm       
       
Slaughter Bulls - High yield Avg. Yield Low Yield
17 head 81.50-84.00 73.00-76.50 71.00/down