Winter livestock auction report

The Winter Livestock Auction, Dodge City, Kansas, reported receipts of 2,964 head Nov. 7, compared to 3,312 head last week and 3,321 head last year, according to the USDA-Kansas Department of Agriculture Market News Service, Dodge City, Kansas.

Compared to last week, feeder steers, a slightly lower undertone was noted on very limited offerings, not enough comparable weights for a market test. Feeder heifers very few offerings. Not enough comparable weights for a market test. A weak undertone was noted on steer and heifer calves, not enough comparable weights for a market test. Slaughter cows sold mostly steady to slightly lower. Bulls mostly steady on a limited test. Overall, demand was moderate to good, quality was average to attractive. The feeder supply included 55% steers, 45% heifers, with 55% over 600 pounds. Bred heifer and cow sale, the supply was 00% first calf, 98% bred cows, 02% cow/calf pairs and 00% replacement heifers.

Feeder steers: Medium and large frame 1, 406 to 433 lbs., 170.00 to 182.00 (177.83); 471 to 498 lbs., 167.50 to 179.00 (175.97); 509 to 547 lbs., 152.00 to 163.00 (158.22); 572 to 589 lbs., 152.00 to 155.25 (153.52); 602 to 649 lbs., 142.00 to 147.50 (146.03); 43 head, 616 lbs., 160.00 thin fleshed; 14 head, 686 lbs., 151.00; 79 head, 733 lbs., 154.75; 7 head, 759 lbs., 148.00; 804 to 820 lbs., 146.25 to 153.10 (151.26); 863 to 897 lbs., 147.75 to 149.75 (148.66); 54 head, 906 lbs., 148.50; 9 head, 1038 lbs., 122.00; 6 head, 1069 lbs., 119.00; 18 head, 1154 lbs., 116.00. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 4 head, 390 lbs., 162.00; 15 head, 486 lbs., 164.00; 10 head, 762 lbs., 143.00; 14 head, 21 lbs., 143.00 to 143.50 (143.14); 26 head, 889 lbs., 143.25.

Feeder heifers: Medium and large frame 1, 17 head, 383 to 386 lbs., 159.00 to 165.00 (160.77); 428 to 449 lbs., 149.00 to 150.00 (149.49); 463 to 472 lbs., 150.00 to 155.00 (152.26); 512 to 545 lbs., 145.00 to 157.50 (148.34); 550 to 576 lbs., 140.00 to 144.50 (142.21); 604 to 627 lbs., 135.00 to 138.00 (135.83); 733 to 742 lbs., 143.00 to 145.00 (144.58); 10 head, 805 to 808 lbs., 134.00 to 137.50 (135.40); 867 to 899 lbs., 131.00 to 133.00 (132.89); 982 to 991 lbs., 122.00 to 126.00 (125.66); 13 head, 1001 to 1025 lbs., 121.00 to 124.00 (122.63); 11 head, 1144 lbs., 123.00. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 6 head, 396 lbs., 145.00; 18 head, 457 to 474 lbs., 142.00 to 145.00 (142.81); 10 head, 520 lbs., 141.00; 10 head, 559 lbs., 139.00; 623 to 633 lbs., 128.00 to 134.00 (132.42); 8 head, 680 lbs., 142.50; 6 head, 755 lbs., 142.00.

Feeder bulls: Medium and large frame 1, 16 head, 619 to 622 lbs., 131.00 to 133.00 (132.25).

Bred cattle: Second calf to solid mouth cows. Bred cows Medium and large frame 1, middle aged, 5 head, 1275 lbs., 1075.00 2nd trimester. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, middle aged, 11 head 840 lbs., 785.00 2nd trimester. Large frame 1, middle aged, 16 head, 1297 lbs., 825.00 1st trimester; 17 head, 1314 to 1361 lbs., 800.00 to 985.00 (918.21) 2nd Trimester. Medium and large frame 1, aged, 4 head, 1172 lbs., 550.00 1st trimester; 6 head, 1070 lbs., 600.00 2nd trimester; 1261 to 1282 lbs., 575.00 to 635.00 (624.80) 1st trimester; 1214 to 1266 lbs., 700.00 to 750.00 (719.74) 2nd trimester. Short solid to broken mouth cows. Bred cows, Medium and large frame 1 to 2, aged, 1119 to 1188 lbs., 535.00 1st trimester. Large frame 1, aged, 12 head, 1297 lbs., 700.00 1st trimester; 1283 to 1294 lbs., 735.00 to 800.00 (771.23) 2nd trimester. Slaughter cows: Breaker, 75 to 80% lean, 58.00 to 60.50. Boner, 80 to 85% lean, 48.50 to 56.00; high dressing, 56.00 to 57.00; low dressing, 46.00 to 48.00. Lean, 85 to 90% lean, 39.00 to 44.00; high dressing, 45.50 to 46.00; low dressing, 34.50 to 39.00.

Slaughter bulls: Yield grade 1 to 2, 62.50 to 69.00; low dressing, 52.00 to 58.00.