Regional Cattle Auction Reports...
For Friday, December 5th & Saturday, December 6th
- Updated weekly on Monday
Reported by the USDA Market News... “Click” links to view entire report
North Central
Burwell Livestock Auction Market - Burwell NE
This Week: 200
Last Reported: 3,740
Last Year: 520
Special Bred Cow and Heifer Auction today, majority to calve in March bred to Black Angus bull. Cows and heifers in good condition with complete vaccination shots and mineral program.
Ft. Pierre Livestock Auction - Ft. Pierre SD
This Week: 4,591
Last Reported: 6,500
Last Year: 6,470
Compared to two weeks ago: steer calves from 450 lbs to 499 lbs were 6.00 to 10.00 higher, steers from 500 lbs to 699 lbs were 15.00 to 20.00 higher, instances of 25.00 higher, heifer calves from 500 lbs to 599 lbs were 10.00 to 15.00 higher. No other comparisons available. No comparisons on yearlings due to limited numbers. A big run of cattle with a house full of people.
Lexington Livestock Market - Lexington NE
This Week: 3,594
Last Reported: 1,339
Last Year: 3,200
Compared to two weeks ago, steers under 600 lbs sold sharply higher and steers over 600 lbs sold 10.00 to 20.00 higher. Heifers over 400 lbs sold sharply higher. Demand was good to very good from the buyers in the crowd. The bulk of the consignments sheet consisted of weaned calves that were fall vaccinated and weaned a minimum of 45 days along with yearlings and preg checked open heifers. Around 1200 head of bawling calves also sold in the mix, 75 percent of which had received fall vaccinations.
Torrington Livestock Commission - Torrington WY
This Week: 1,431
Last Reported: 2,410
Last Year: 2,300
Compared to two weeks ago; slaughter and feeder cows traded steady 4.00 higher. Slaughter bulls traded mostly steady. A lighter test this week with the majority of the cows returning to the country. Moderate bidding throughout the day.
South Central
Cattleman's Livestock Auction - Belen NM
This Week: 970
Last Reported: 976
Last Year: 1,204
Compare to two week ago: Steer and heifer calves sold 20.00-25.00 higher. Feeder steers and heifers sold 10.00-15.00 higher. Slaughter cows sold 2.00-3.00 lower, while slaughter Bulls sold 3.00-5.00 lower. Trade and demand good.
Santa Teresa Livestock Auction (Imported Mexican Cattle) - Santa Teresa NM
Due to the New World screwworm, the border has been closed for livestock imports until further notice. The suspension will continue on a month-by-month basis.
Midwest
Eastern MO Commission Company - Bowling Green MO
This Week: 1,178
Last Reported: 1,050
Last Year: 1,079
Compared to the last special two weeks ago, steer and heifer calves under 650 lbs sold with a sharply higher undertone with over 650 lbs selling with a higher undertone as quality and numbers was much better on calves and yearlings were overall lightly tested, but overall a good quality offering. Demand was good on a moderate supply. Slaughter steers and heifers on a good offering sold 3.00-6.00 higher as Fed Cattle market moved higher this week. Slaughter cows sold fully steady to firm.
Southeast
Smith County Commission - Carthage TN
This Week: 654
Last Reported: 479
Last Year: 925
No trends could be established due to no sale last week in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Supply included: 67% Feeder Cattle (28% Steers, 49% Heifers, 23% Bulls); 19% Slaughter Cattle (83% Cows, 17% Bulls); 14% Replacement Cattle (100% Bred Cows). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 29%.
Carolina Stockyards Livestock Auction – Siler City NC
This Week: 492
Last Reported: 754
Last Year: 943
Slaughter cattle were steady compared to last sale . Feeder cattle were steady to 2.00 to 4.00 lower compared to last sale . Demand was moderate ; market activity and buyer interest were moderate . Offerings light with quality average.
