400 slaughter cattle today including 186 fed steers & heifers.  Even though the futures sold off yesterday the market remained active with good demand.  The market top was 127.50.  Several consignments showing extra dirt but still were well received as long as they would grade choice or better!

Cull cows traded higher with better yielding cows bringing 60.00 or better.

Bulls topped at 92.00.

Slaughter Steers & heifers
Choice 2-4	122.00-125.75
High Yielding	126.25-127.50
Low Yielding	114.00-121.50	mostly	117.00-121.00
Mixed Select/Choice 2-3	116.50-120.00
Select 1-2	116.00/down
Slaughter Cows	High Yield	Avg Yield	Low Yield
Premium Whites	-	85.00	-
Breakers- 1300-1800#	64.50-70.00	57.00-63.50	55.00/down
Boners - 1200-1600#	63.00-68.50	56.00-62.00	55.00/down
Lean - 1000-01400#	56.50-65.50	47.00-55.00	45.00/down
Young cows returning	Fancy	Good	Rest
to farm for more feed	97.00-100.00	74.00-80.00	69.00/down
Slaughter Bulls	85.00-92.00	75.00-84.50	74.50/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