Pratt Livestock Auction report
The Pratt Livestock Auction, Pratt, Kansas, reported receipts of 2,023 head selling on Nov. 1, compared to 2,684 head a week ago and 1,896 head last year, according to the USDA-Kansas Department of Agriculture Market New Service, Dodge City, Kansas.
Compared to a week ago, there were very few offerings of feeder steers. 700 to 750 pounds were selling $2 to $5 lower, 850 to 900 pounds were selling steady to $4 lower with a limited market test. There were very limited offerings of feeder heifers as well. There were not enough comparable weights for a market test, but a steady to slightly lower undertone was noted. There were not enough steer and heifer calves for a market test, but a light demand with a lower undertone was noted. Slaughter cows were selling mostly steady to slightly lower. Bulls were selling $2 to $3 lower on a limited test. Overall, demand was moderate to good, quality average to attractive. The feeder supply was 66% steers, 34% heifers, with 93% over 600 pounds.
Feeder steers: Medium and large frame 1, 7 head, 410 lbs., 201.00; 11 head, 460 to 473 lbs., 181.00 to 184.00 (182.38); 76 head, 696 lbs., 162.75; 711 to 748 lbs., 154.00 to 162.50 (159.03); 714 to 733 lbs., 152.00 to 152.75 (152.61) fleshy; 751 to 767 lbs., 152.85 to 158.85 (156.25); 826 to 846 lbs., 153.85 to 156.00 (154.85); 856 to 871 lbs., 149.75 to 156.75 (152.78); 56 head, 912 lbs., 151.50. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 3 head, 440 lbs., 181.50; 8 head, 527 to 541 lbs., 157.00 to 159.00 (157.99); 13 head, 588 lbs., 150.00; 11 head, 615 lbs., 151.00; 13 head, 735 lbs., 145.00; 14 head, 776 lbs., 150.00; 11 head, 859 to 877 lbs., 144.25 to 144.50 (144.39); 8 head, 928 lbs., 142.00.
Feeder heifers: Medium and large frame 1, 6 head, 346 lbs., 188.00; 4 head, 361 lbs., 180.00; 13 head, 418 to 440 lbs., 150.00 to 158.00 (153.08); 657 to 662 lbs., 139.00 to 147.00 (146.29); 80 head, 734 lbs., 141.00; 754 to 778 lbs., 141.00 to 141.10 (141.09); 60 head, 827 lbs., 137.00; 40 head, 853 lbs., 139.50; 17 head, 1050 lbs., 133.00. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 5 head, 323 lbs., 174.00; 3 head, 363 lbs., 162.00; 3 head, 506 lbs., 142.00; 12 head, 577 lbs., 130.50; 8 head, 629 lbs., 133.00; 8 head, 798 lbs., 133.50.
Slaughter cows: Breaker, 75 to 80% lean, 59.00 to 63.00. Boner, 80 to 85% lean, 49.00 to 55.50; high dressing, 56.50 to 57.50; low dressing, 44.00 to 51.50. Lean, 85 to 90% lean, 38.00 to 43.00; high dressing, 44.00 to 45.50; low dressing, 33.00 to 37.00.
Slaughter bulls: Yield grade 1 to 2, 67.00 to 72.50; low dressing, 64.00; high dressing, 75.00 to 78.00.