PATTON JUNCTION LIVESTOCK AUCTION

PATTON, Mo. -- Tuesday results: Cattle Receipts: 250, Last Week 1574, Last Year No Sale Do to snow and cold weather the feeder offering was not sufficient to compared to last week's market. Slaughter cows 2.00 higher. Demand and supply light. Cows made up approximately 26 percent of the run, 74 percent feeders. Steers made up approximately 28 percent of the offerings, heifers 72 percent. Feeders over 600 lbs totaled approximately 10 percent.

Steers: Medium and Large 1 package 397 lbs 106.50, 400-500 lbs 98.00-107.00, 500-600 lbs 86.50-97.00, 600-650 lbs 80.00-88.00.

Medium and Large 2 418-425 lbs 89.50-97.50, package 833 lbs 73.50.

Heifers: Medium and Large 1 370-400 lbs 92.50-105.50, 400-500 lbs 87.50-98.00, 500-600 lbs 82.50-89.50, 600-610 lbs 77.50-84.25.

Medium and Large 1-2 package 478 lbs 93.50, part load 516 lbs 85.00.

Medium and Large 2: 358-400 lbs 80.50-90.50,package 480 lbs 87.50.

Slaughter Cows: Percent Lean Weight Bulk High Dressing Breaking 75-80 1070-1180 lbs 33.25-36.25 Boning 80-85 815-1290 lbs 32.25-35.00 36.25-45.00 Lean 85-90 860-1112 lbs 25.75-29.25 Slaughter Bulls: YG 1-2 1200-1700 lbs 33.25-39.00, High dressing 42.25- 45.25.

Replacement Cows: Medium and large 1 2 yrs to 7 yrs 958-1170 lbs 2nd and 3rd stage 435.00-700.00.

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