Regional Cattle Auction Reports...
For Friday, October 3rd & Saturday, October 4th
- Updated weekly on Monday
Reported by the USDA Market News... “Click” links to view entire report
North Central
Burwell Livestock Auction Market - Burwell NE
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Last Reported:
Last Year:
No Sale this week... Next Auction Date is Oct 10th.
Ft. Pierre Livestock Auction - Ft. Pierre SD
This Week: 4,185
Last Reported: 3,794
Last Year: 6,723
Compared to last week: Yearling steers not well compared, yearling heifers from 800 lbs to 899 lbs were mostly 4.00 to 6.00 higher. Limited comparisons on calf weights, but a higher market would be noted compared to last week. Very good demand for yearlings with most coming off grass and light fleshed. Many consignments of tested open heifers coming off grass that buyers could put together and make loads.
Lexington Livestock Market - Lexington NE
This Week: 2,712
Last Reported: 1,589
Last Year: 0
Compared to two weeks ago yearling steers sold steady. Demand was moderate to good from the buyers in the crowd with internet activity noticed. First sizable test of the bawling calf market this fall at Lexington Livestock a trend is not applicable. Majority of the bawling calves had received at least one round of fall vaccinations, those that had not sold at a sizable discount.
Torrington Livestock Commission - Torrington WY
This Week: 1,021
Last Reported: 940
Last Year: 1,509
Compared to last week; slaughter and feeder cows traded 1.00 to 3.00 higher. Slaughter bulls traded steady. A nice offering with several long string of feeding type cows.
South Central
Cattleman's Livestock Auction - Belen NM
This Week: 687
Last Reported: 1,214
Last Year: 1,188
Compared to last week: Steer calves were steady to 5.00 higher, while heifer calves sold 5.00-7.00 lower. Feeder steers and heifers sold 5.00-7.00 higher. Slaughter cows sold 3.00-5.00 lower, while slaughter bulls sold steady. Trade moderate 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: 422
Last Reported: 1,510
Last Year: 373
Friday's sale had a very light offering of feeder cattle selling mostly in small packages and singles with the majority being bulls. Slaughter cows sold steady with last week's market. Feeder Cattle Special next week October 10.
Southeast
Smith County Commission - Carthage TN
This Week: 746
Last Reported: 700
Last Year: 1,076
Compared to last week Feeder Steers 6.00 to 9.00 lower; Feeder Heifers steady to 5.00 higher; Feeder Bulls under 550lbs mostly steady, over 550lbs 5.00 to 8.00 lower; Quality good with moderate demand; Slaughter Cows 5.00 to 7.00 lower on a light test with pour quality; Slaughter Bulls mostly steady.
Carolina Stockyards Livestock Auction – Siler City NC
This Week: 912
Last Reported: 916
Last Year: 1,135
Slaughter cattle were 2.00 lower this week compared to last week . Feeder cattle were 5.00 to 6.00 lower this week compared to last week. Demand was moderate ; market activity and buyer interest were moderate . Offerings moderate with quality average.
