Tues., Dec. 10,  2019 - Packer Day



396 slaughter cattle including 194 fed steers & heifers.  Several consignments showing the effects of muddy lot conditions.  Top today was 122.50 compared to 121.50 a week ago.  Overall the market was steady to 1.00 higher.

The cull cow trade sold with good demand considering large numbers are still coming to town.  Breakers sold 1.00 to 2.00 higher with all other grades mostly steady.  Bulls also sold steady with the top end not tested.

 

Slaughter Steers & Heifers        
  Choice 2-4 116.00-120.50
    High Yielding 121.50-122.50
    Low Yielding 107.00-115.50      
 Mixed Select/Choice 2-3  110.00-114.50      
  Select 1-2  110.00/down      
         
         
Slaughter Cows High Yield Avg. Yield Low Yield  
Premium Whites - 61.50-73.00 -
   Breakers-1300-1800# 60.00-68.00 51.50-59.50 50.50/down  
  Boners 1200-1600# 55.50-58.50 49.00-54.00 48.50/down  
 Lean 1000-1400# 47.00-49.50 40.00-45.00 39.50/down
         
Young cows returning to farm for more feed 105.00-122.00 - 65.00/down  
         
Slaughter Bulls - - 76.50-77.50 72.50/down

 

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