Salina feeder cattle auction report
The Farmers and Ranchers Livestock Commission Co., Salina, Kansas, reported receipts of 1,781 head selling on Nov. 8, compared to 2,755 head a week ago and 3,993 head last year, according to the USDA-Kansas Department of Agriculture Market News, Dodge City, Kansas.
Compared to a week ago, the area was hit with a snow storm reflecting in the receipts. Steers 800 to 1050 pounds were selling steady to $3 lower. In 800 pounds and under, a lower undertone was noted on a limited supply. Heifers 700 to 900 pounds, showed a lower undertone with instances selling $6 lower. In 700 pounds and under, a higher undertone was noted in a light offering. Trade and demand were moderate. The feeders included 59% steers and 41% heifers, with 85% 600 pounds and over.
Feeder steers: Medium and large frame 1, 7 head, 414 lbs., 196.00; 514 to 545 lbs., 170.00 to 177.00 (171.80); 16 head, 568 to 570 lbs., 159.00 to 164.00 (161.18); 611 to 642 lbs., 150.00 to 156.50 (151.49); 13 head, 650 to 685 lbs., 146.00 to 153.00 (149.48); 13 head, 736 to 746 lbs., 138.00 to 139.00 (138.62) calves; 754 to 797 lbs., 148.00 to 153.00 (151.17); 832 to 845 lbs., 146.00 to 152.00 (150.16); 869 to 871 lbs., 145.00 to 153.00 (150.30); 908 to 917 lbs., 146.50 to 151.25 (150.83); 60 head, 970 lbs., 144.00; 44 head, 1033 lbs., 141.75. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 14 head, 443 to 449 lbs., 170.00 to 173.00 (172.36); 14 head, 532 lbs., 160.00; 8 head, 563 lbs., 155.00; 612 to 648 lbs., 143.50 to 149.50 (147.18); 5 head, 616 lbs., 134.00 calves; 650 to 691 lbs., 142.00 to 145.50 (144.34); 9 head, 695 lbs., 135.00 calves; 712 to 747 lbs., 140.75 to 145.00 (142.59); 750 to 797 lbs., 138.50 to 142.00 (139.48); 11 head, 820 lbs., 143.50; 12 head, 853 to 878 lbs., 140.00 to 144.00 (142.03); 14 head, 934 to 935 lbs., 135.00 to 142.00 (140.50).
Feeder heifers: Medium and large frame 1, 10 head, 432 to 437 lbs., 157.00 to 163.00 (161.21); 7 head, 452 lbs., 158.00; 18 head, 516 lbs., 147.00; 636 to 644 lbs., 144.00 to 150.50 (148.17); 13 head, 723 to 740 lbs., 142.00 to 144.00 (143.53); 67 head, 799 lbs., 137.10; 800 to 828 lbs., 135.00 to 141.00 (137.35); 853 to 896 lbs., 130.00 to 135.50 (132.70). Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 7 head, 411 to 437 lbs., 150.00; 9 head, 549 lbs., 140.00; 550 to 579 lbs., 139.00 to 143.00 (140.71); 6 head, 648 lbs., 139.50; 655 to 693 lbs., 136.50 to 138.50 (138.03); 712 to 741 lbs., 132.50 to 139.50 (136.01); 823 to 847 lbs., 131.00 to 132.75 (132.61); 6 head, 1112 lbs., 109.00. Medium and large frame 2, 6 head, 644 lbs., 133.00; 10 head, 728 to 735 lbs., 125.00 to 129.00 (127.51). Medium and large frame 2 to 3, 9 head, 541 lbs., 115.00.