Tues., April 30, 2019 - Packer Day
319 head of slaughter cattle including 150 fed steers & heifers. Steer/heifer top was 132.50 compared to 137.50 last week. Bulk of the choice cattle sold from 127.50 to 131.25 compared to 130.00 to 134.00 last week. Overall the market was 2.00 to 3.00 lower!
Cull cows sold steady as well as bulls, however, the bull trade was lightly tested.
Slaughter Steers & Heifers | |||
Choice 2-4 | 128.00-131.25 | ||
High Yielding | 132.00-132.50 | ||
Low Yielding | 118.00-127.50 | ||
Mixed Select/Choice 2-3 | 123.00-127.50 | ||
Select 1-2 | 122.00/down | ||
Few fed hfrtts | 85.00-97.00 |
High Yield | Avg. Yield | Low Yield | ||
Slaughter Cows | ||||
Premium Whites | 115.00 | 83.00 | 54.50 | |
Breakers -1300-1800# | 60.00-63.00 | 55.50-59.00 | 55.00/down | |
Boners -1200-1600# | 59.50-63.50 | 53.50-58.50 | 52.50/down | |
Lean -1000-1400# | 55.50-59.50 | 45.00-52.50 | 42.00/down | |
Fancy | Good | Rest | ||
Young Cows Returning to | ||||
farm for more feed | - | 88.00-98.00 | 71.00/down | |
High Yield | Avg. Yield | Low Yield | ||
Slaughter Bulls | 87.50 | 77.50-84.50 | - | |
Please note:
The 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