Ericson livestock auction report
The Ericson Spalding Livestock Auction, Ericson, Nebraska, reported receipts of 3,245 head selling on Oct. 27, compared to 3,285 head a week ago and 2,427 head last year, according to the Nebraska Department of Agriculture-USDA Market News Service, Kearney, Nebraska.
Compared to a week ago, 500- to 600-pound steers were trading unevenly steady and 450- to 550-pound heifers were trading $2 to $5 higher. Demand was good with several buyers and high internet bidding. Majority of consigned lots had pre-conditioning shots and a few offerings that were weaned. Feeders made up 100% of the offering. The feeder supply included 65% steers and 35% heifers. Nearly 18% of the run weighed over 600 pounds.
Feeder steers: Medium and large frame 1, 8 head, 328 lbs., 238.50; 357 to 398 lbs., 211.00 to 222.00 (215.46); 42 head, 433 lbs., 216.50; 458 to 495 lbs., 192.50 to 200.00 (195.44); 24 head, 450 lbs., 208.00 thin fleshed; 11 head, 482 lbs., 185.00 fleshy; 468 to 474 lbs., 202.25 to 204.00 (202.53) fancy; 502 to 547 lbs., 181.50 to 190.00 (184.34); 556 to 585 lbs., 174.50 to 182.75 (178.67); 32 head, 565 lbs., 186.50 thin fleshed; 17 head, 620 lbs., 161.50 full; 604 to 648 lbs., 165.50 to 174.50 (170.90) calves; 32 head, 690 lbs., 156.00 fleshy; 732 to 734 lbs., 159.50 to 169.00 (163.77) calves; 5 head, 783 lbs., 158.00 calves. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 425 to 443 lbs., 202.00 to 206.50 (203.63); 473 to 486 lbs., 183.00 to 189.50 (186.90); 520 to 538 lbs., 164.00 to 170.00 (167.21); 557 to 592 lbs., 161.00 to 170.00 (166.14); 7 head, 660 lbs., 151.50 calves.
Feeder heifers: Medium and large frame 1, 6 head, 325 lbs., 192.00; 369 to 372 lbs., 190.00 to 192.50 (191.00); 408 to 440 lbs., 175.50 to 186.50 (183.44); 41 head, 421 lbs., 190.00 replacement; 450 to 476 lbs., 173.00 to 180.50 (177.56); 68 head, 480 lbs., 186.00 replacement; 505 to 544 lbs., 160.50 to 166.50 (163.98); 555 to 597 lbs., 151.00 to 160.00 (156.48); 650 to 668 lbs., 145.50 to 149.00 (147.58) calves. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 18 head, 446 lbs., 170.00; 480 to 498 lbs., 160.00 to 168.50 (165.34); 521 to 541 lbs., 154.00 to 155.00 (154.44); 21 head, 583 lbs., 149.00.