Clovis feeder cattle sale results

Clovis Livestock Auction, Clovis, New Mexico, reported receipts of 1,660 head selling a week ago, 1,509 head trading March 31 and 1,119 head selling a year ago, according to USDA-New Mexico Department of Agriculture Market News, Portales, New Mexico.

Compared to a week ago, steer and heifer calves were selling mostly steady to $3 higher. Feeder steers and heifers were trading steady on comparable sales. Trade was very active and demand was very good for grazing calves. Supply included: 82% feeder cattle (47% steers, 0% dairy steers, 50% heifers, 3% bulls). Feeder cattle supply over 600 pounds was 41%.