Clovis feeder cattle sale results

Clovis Livestock Auction, Clovis, New Mexico, reported receipts of 1,115 head selling a week ago and 2,105 head trading March 10, according to USDA-New Mexico Department of Agriculture Market News, Portales, New Mexico.

Compared to a week ago, steer calves under 550 pounds were selling $2 to $6 lower, calves weighing more than 550-600 pounds were trading $3 higher. Feeders 600-700 pounds were selling $2 to $4 higher while those over 700 pounds were trading $1 lower. Heifer calves under 600 pounds were selling $1 to $5 lower on comparable quotes and those over 600 pounds were trading $3 to $4 lower. Trade and demand were moderate due to a cold, windy winter storm in the trade area with snow and icy road conditions in some areas. Supply included: 73% feeder cattle (62% steers, 37% heifers, 1% bulls). Feeder cattle supply over 600 pounds was 44%.