Springfield feeder cattle auction summary

Springfield Livestock Marketing Center, Springfield, Missouri, reported receipts of 1,491 head of feeder cattle selling on Aug. 26, compared to 1,785 head on Aug. 19 and 1,693 head a year ago, according to the USDA-Missouri Department of Agriculture Market News, Jefferson City, Missouri.

Compared to the previous week, the steers weighing under 600 pounds were selling $3 to $7 lower and the heifers weighing under 600 pounds were steady to $3 lower and the steers and heifers weighing over 600 pounds were not well tested and a lower undertone as noted. Holsteins, in comparison to a limited test two weeks ago, experienced a higher undertone. The demand and supply was moderate. The supply included 100% feeder cattle with 35% steers, 11% was dairy steers, 39% was heifers and 16% was bulls. The feeder cattle supply weighing over 600 pounds was 32%.