Springfield feeder cattle sales report

Springfield Livestock Marketing Center, Springfield, Missouri, reported 728 head of feeder cattle selling on Jan. 22, compared to 1,356 head on Jan. 15 and 537 head a year ago, according to the USDA-Missouri Department of Agriculture Market News, Jefferson City, Missouri.

Compared to the previous week, the steers and heifers were steady on a limited test. The demand was moderate and the supply was light. A winter weather advisory was in effect for the trade area and curtailed the receipts. The supply included 100% feeder cattle with 50% steers, 20% were dairy steers, 24% were heifers and 7% were bulls. The feeder cattle supply weighing over 600 pounds was 60%.