Pratt Livestock Auction report

The Pratt Livestock Auction, Pratt, Kansas, reported estimated receipts of 3,476 head selling on Nov. 8, compared to 2,023 head a week ago and 3,096 head last year, according to the USDA-Kansas Department of Agriculture Market News Service, Dodge City, Kansas.

Compared to a week ago, feeder steers 800 to 900 pounds were selling $4 higher, with a higher demand noted for this weight. Quite a few load lots of 800 to 900 pounds were offered. Feeder heifers saw very limited offerings, 650 to 700 pounds were selling steady to $6 higher. There were not enough steer and heifer calves of comparable weights for a market test, though a lower undertone was noted with a light demand for calves. Slaughter cows were selling mostly steady to slightly lower. Bulls were selling mostly steady. Overall, demand was moderate to good, quality average to attractive. The feeder supply was 71% steers, 29% heifers, with 88% over 600 pounds.

Feeder steers: Medium and large frame 1, 3 head, 440 lbs., 180.00; 4 head, 466 lbs., 177.00; 11 head, 628 lbs., 154.00 fleshy; 706 to 728 lbs., 158.75 to 163.50 (162.65); 773 to 792 lbs., 155.00 to 161.75 (157.47); 27 head, 755 lbs., 153.00 fleshy; 800 to 820 lbs., 150.50 to 162.10 (158.66); 55 head, 843 lbs., 147.00 fleshy; 888 to 896 lbs., 155.75 to 156.25 (156.03); 55 head, 907 lbs., 155.25. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 481 to 492 lbs., 146.00 to 163.00 (152.74); 11 head, 523 to 525 lbs., 146.00 to 152.00 (149.28); 19 head, 571 lbs., 144.00; 651 to 682 lbs., 146.50 to 153.50 (152.09); 701 to 720 lbs., 149.00 to 150.25 (150.16); 26 head, 765 lbs., 144.00.

Feeder heifers: Medium and large frame 1, 12 head, 527 lbs., 152.00; 552 to 589 lbs., 143.75 to 150.50 (147.81); 630 to 632 lbs., 149.00 to 149.50 (149.25); 665 to 691 lbs., 145.50 to 146.50 (146.15); 837 to 843 lbs., 140.50 to 142.50 (141.66). Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 9 head, 464 lbs., 143.00; 29 head, 560 lbs., 145.50; 50 head, 642 lbs., 143.50; 7 head, 687 lbs., 143.00; 8 head, 831 lbs., 135.50; 22 head, 876 lbs., 130.50.

Slaughter cows: Breaker, 75 to 80% lean, 57.50 to 59.50. Boner, 80 to 85% lean, 49.00 to 56.00; high dressing, 56.50 to 57.50; low dressing, 43.00 to 48.50. Lean, 85 to 90% lean, 37.00 to 43.00; high dressing, 42.00 to 45.00; low dressing, 30.00 to 35.50.

Slaughter bulls: Yield grade 1 to 2, 68.00 to 72.50; low dressing, 64.00 to 67.50; high dressing, 74.00 to 78.00.