Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Market Report 4-15-13



Date: 4/16/2013                                      Receipts:   225                               
Trends:  Market has been in a downward spiral for the last week and it showed in the sale today. The Feeder cattle futures board has lost ground everyday it seems since Easter and consumer demand or the lack of has packers worried about moving product.  On a good note pasture conditions seem to be in excellent shape in most areas as there has been ample rainfall. Demand was light with almost every buyer commenting on how difficult it is to get an order.  Slaughter Cows and Bulls 1-3 lower than last week. Calves were spotty with lighter, thinner flesh cattle with good genetics and growth potential Steady to 2 Lower, Heavier Fleshy new crop calves were as much as 5-10 lower.

Class
Type
Price
Average
Weigh Cows
Breaker
72-77
75.33

Boner
79-88
82.12

Lean
65-76
72.66




Weigh Bulls
1000 and Up
92-98
95.72

Low Dressing
70-88
83.65




Steer/Bull
200-300
135-195
171.22

300-400
125-175
156.66

400-500
120-153
130.56

500-600
115-139
126.22

600-700
110-131
122.33

700-800
95-109
104.45

800-900
90-107
99.00




Heifers




300-400
125-150
130.71

400-500
120-142
127.40

500-600
115-131
117.18

600-700
100-125
115.22

700-800
N/A
N/A




Replacements
Bred
875-1050


Pairs
1100-1200









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