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