Springfield feeder cattle sales results

Springfield Livestock Marketing Center, Springfield, Missouri, reported receipts of 829 head selling a week ago, 2,001 head trading March 10 and 337 head selling a year ago, according to USDA-Missouri Department of Agriculture Market News, Jefferson City, Missouri.

Compared to a week ago, feeder steers and heifers were trading steady. Feeder bulls were selling $5 to $9 higher with active bidding. Supply was moderate with good demand. Supply included: 100% feeder cattle (33% steers, 43% heifers, 23% bulls). Feeder cattle supply over 600 pounds was 27%.