Pratt Livestock Auction report

The Pratt Livestock Auction, Pratt, Kansas, reported estimated receipts of 3,300 head selling on Nov. 8, compared to 2,023 head a week ago and 3,096 head last year, according to the USDA-Kansas Department of Agriculture Market News Service, Dodge City, Kansas.

This was the mid to session report. Compared to a week ago, 800 to 900 pound feeder steers were selling $4 higher, with a higher demand noted for this weight. Quite a few load lots of 800 to 900 pounds were offered. There were very limited offerings of feeder heifers, 650 to 700 pounds were selling steady to $6 higher. There were not enough steer and heifer calves of comparable weights for a market test, but a lower undertone was noted with a light demand for calves. Overall, demand was moderate to good, quality average to attractive. The feeder supply was 71% steers, 29% heifers, with 88% over 600 pounds.

Feeder steers: Medium and large frame 1, 3 head, 440 lbs., 180.00; 4 head, 466 lbs., 177.00; 11 head, 628 lbs., 154.00 fleshy; 706 to 728 lbs., 158.75 to 163.50 (162.65); 773 to 792 lbs., 155.00 to 161.75 (157.47); 27 head, 755 lbs., 153.00 fleshy; 800 to 820 lbs., 150.50 to 162.10 (158.66); 55 head, 843 lbs., 147.00 fleshy; 888 to 896 lbs., 155.75 to 156.25 (156.03); 55 head, 907 lbs., 155.25. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 481 to 492 lbs., 146.00 to 163.00 (152.74); 11 head, 523 to 525 lbs., 146.00 to 152.00 (149.28); 19 head, 571 lbs., 144.00; 651 to 682 lbs., 146.50 to 153.50 (152.09); 701 to 720 lbs., 149.00 to 150.25 (150.16); 26 head, 765 lbs., 144.00.

Feeder heifers: Medium and large frame 1, 12 head, 527 lbs., 152.00; 552 to 589 lbs., 143.75 to 150.50 (147.81); 630 to 632 lbs., 149.00 to 149.50 (149.25); 665 to 691 lbs., 145.50 to 146.50 (146.15); 837 to 843 lbs., 140.50 to 142.50 (141.66). Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 9 head, 464 lbs., 143.00; 29 head, 560 lbs., 145.50; 50 head, 642 lbs., 143.50; 7 head, 687 lbs., 143.00; 8 head, 831 lbs., 135.50; 22 head, 876 lbs., 130.50.