Springfield feeder cattle sale results

Springfield Livestock Marketing Center, Springfield, Missouri, reported receipts of 1,578 head selling a week ago, 1,575 head trading March 24 and 1,394 head selling a year ago, according to USDA-Missouri Department of Agriculture Market News, Jefferson City, Missouri.

Compared to a week ago, feeder steers were trading $2 to $6 higher; while feeder heifers were selling steady to $3 higher. Supply was moderate with good demand. Supply included: 100% feeder cattle (42% steers, 3% dairy steers, 46% heifers, 10% bulls). Feeder cattle supply over 600 pounds was 36%.