Pratt 3 p.m. cattle sales report
The Pratt Livestock Auction, Pratt, Kansas, Oct. 4, reported receipts of 1,871 head selling, as of 3 p.m., according to the USDA-Kansas Department of Agriculture Market News, Dodge City, Kansas.
Compared to a week ago, feeder steers 800 to 850 pounds were selling steady to firm, while 950 to 1000 pounds saw a sharp increase. A higher undertone was noted on all other comparable weights. There were very few offerings of feeder heifers. The feeder supply was 66% steers, 34% heifers, with 97% over 600 pounds.
Feeder steers: Medium and large frame 1, 13 head, 497 lbs., 174.00; 30 head, 641 lbs., 163.00 calves; 727 to 743 lbs., 163.00 to 165.50 (164.89); 71 head, 709 lbs., 172.00 fancy; 793 to 799 lbs., 167.70 to 167.75 (167.73) thin fleshed; 825 to 847 lbs., 155.50 to 160.10 (158.52); 15 head, 893 lbs., 153.00; 851 to 861 lbs., 161.25 to 164.00 (162.55) thin fleshed; 17 head, 905 lbs., 150.50; 965 to 981 lbs., 150.35 to 151.50 (150.86).
Feeder heifers: Medium and large frame 1, 5 head, 373 lbs., 175.00; 66 head, 649 lbs., 159.00; 36 head, 672 lbs., 159.75; 7 head, 667 lbs., 152.00 fleshy; 726 to 735 lbs., 154.75 to 157.50 (155.31); 755 to 793 lbs., 148.50 to 154.50 (149.51); 829 to 846 lbs., 143.75 to 148.00 (147.19); 49 head, 914 lbs., 144.50; 1003 to 1011 lbs., 133.00 to 133.50 (133.42).
Feeder bulls: Medium and large frame 1, 6 head, 415 lbs., 187.00.