1552 feeder cattle sold on a somewhat lower market than the January specials, but many were without shots, weren’t weaned, and were still bulls. The late summer and fall board with the $115-$117 live cattle futures is causing some discomfort among cattle feeders resulting in resistance to the high prices feeders have been bringing. There were a lot of takers in the audience, but they were not as aggressive as last month although grass cattle interest is coming to life with a few more grazers in the audience preparing to get started. 

                                 Steers & Bulls                                 Heifers

300#-400#                $155-$186                                      $130-$158.50

400#-500#                $153-$194                                      $130-$163

500#-600#                $130-$187.50                                 $125-$168.50

600#-700#                $125-$172.50                                 $120-$153.50

700#-800#                $110-$152.00                                 $120-$141

800#-900#                $122-$148.50                                 (NA)

5 steer load lots sold: (778#-149.75), (782#-$150.75), (784#-$150.75), (787#-$150.25), (838#-$147)

Next Thursday, February 6 is the next cow sale and a nice run is in the making, The next feeder special is Thursday the 15^th and will feature a lot of weaned, vaccinated, and preconditioned cattle.