Fruitland livestock

Fruitland Livestock

FRUITLAND, Mo. -- Fruitland Livestock Auction Tuesday. Receipts, 376; last week, 653; last year, 555; compared to last week steers and heifers sold steady to 1.00 lower.

Slaughter cows and bulls sold steady to 1.00 higher; Demand and supply light. Cows made up approximately 17 percent of the run, feeders 83 percent.

Steers made up approximately 42 percent of the offering and 58 percent heifers. Offerings over 600 lbs totaled around 18 percent.

Feeder steers: Medium and Large 1-2 pkg 245 lbs 110.00; pkg 290 lbs 105.00; 300-400 lbs 100.00-110.00; 400-500 lbs 95.00-100.00; 500-600 lbs 82.75-92.75; 600-700 lbs 78.50-84.50; 700-750 lbs 76.50-78.00. Medium and Large 2 pkg 230 lbs 105.50; pkg 285 lbs 99.00; 350-400 lbs 94.00- 97.00; 400-500 lbs 87.00-98.50; 500-600 lbs 81.00-84.25; 600-700 lbs 70.00 -75.25; 700-800 lbs 70.00-70.25.

Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1-2 pkg 227 lbs 100.50; 300- 400 lbs 85.00-95.00; 400-500 lbs 79.00-89.00; 500-600 lbs 75.50-83.00; 600-625 lbs 78.00; pkg 673 lbs fancy 85.50; pkg 784 lbs 72.50. Medium and Large 2 250-300 lbs 85.50-90.00; pkg 380 lbs 73.00; 400-500 lbs 70.25-750; 550-575 lbs 65.00-74.50; 600-675 lbs 65.50-72.50.

Slaughter Cows: percent lean Bulk High dressing Low dressing Breaking 75-80 34.50-37.50 Boning 80-85 35.00-40.75 up to 45.00 Lean 85-90 27.50-32.00

Slaughter bulls: Yield Grade 1-2: 1490-1830 lbs 45.00-47.50, High Dressing up to 50.00.

Replacement Cows: Medium and Large 1-2: 3-7 yrs, 935-1265 lbs 2nd and 3rd stage 660.00-800.00. 8 yrs-Short and solid mouth 2nd and 3rd stage 450.00-570.00.

Cow-calf pairs: Medium and Large 1-2: 3-7 yrs, 935-1245 lbs with calves from babies to 250 lbs, 650.00-720.00 per pair, 8 yrs to short and solid mouth 530.00-630.00 per pair.

Patton Junction Livestock

PATTON, Mo. -- Patton Junction Livestock Auction Tuesday. Receipts: 865 Week ago 1169 Last Year 1391 Compared to last week 400-600 lbs heifers sold 3.00-4.00 higher, 300- 400 lbs steers 2.00 lower, and the rest of the offering sold steady.

Slaughter cows and bulls sold steady to 2.00 higher; Demand moderate and supply light. Cows and bulls made up approximately 8 percent of the run, 92 percent feeders. Steers made up approximately 52 percent of the offering, and 48 percent heifers. Offerings over 600 lbs totaled around 20 percent.

Feeder steers: Medium and Large 1-2 200-250 lbs 119.00-127.00; 250-300 lbs 113.00-126.00; 300-400 lbs 107.00-117.00; 400-500 lbs 99.00 -109.00; 500-600 lbs 85.50-97.00; 600-700 lbs 77.00-86.00; 700-800 lbs 70.00-73.50; pkg 838 lbs 71.50, 900-975 lbs 67.00-70.00; pkg 1005 lbs 64.50. Medium and Large 2 250-300 lbs 109.00-110.00; 325-400 lbs 101.00-104.00; 400-500 lbs 86.00-98.00; 550-600 lbs 80.50-86.50; 600-700 lbs 70.00-75.00; 800-850 lbs 65.50-67.50.

Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1-2 150-200 lbs 120.00-132.00; 250-300 lbs 96.00-106.00; 300-400 lbs 87.00-97.00; 400-500 lbs 84.00- 94.50; 500-550 lbs 78.50-90.50; 600-700 lbs 73.00-82.50; 700-800 lbs 65.25-78.25; pkg 815 lbs 65.25. Medium and Large 2 250-300 lbs 89.00- 94.00; 300-400 lbs 82.50-86.50; 400-500 lbs 73.00-83.50; 500-600 lbs 68.00 -78.50; 600-700 lbs 65.00-75.00.

Slaughter Cows: percent lean Bulk High dressing Low Dressing Breaking 75-80 35.25-37.25 Boning 80-85 36.25-41.50 Up to 44.25 Lean 85-90 26.25-30.25

Slaughter bulls: Yield Grade 1-2: Scarce: Replacement Cows: Medium and large 1-2: 3-7 yrs 925-1235 lbs 2nd and 3rd stage 655.00-720.00. Short and solid mouth 2nd and 3rd stage 440.00- 530.00.

Cow-calf pairs: Medium and Large 1-2 with calves from babies to 300 lbs 3-7 yrs old 680.00-730.00 per pair; 8 yrs to short and solid mouth cows 510.00-675.00 per pair.

Source: Missouri Department of Agriculture-USDA Market News Service, Dennis Nagel, market reporter.