09 Dec '24

Compared to last week: Steer calves under 500 lbs sharply higher, over 500 lbs 10.00 to 15.00 higher except 500-550 lbs steady. Heifer calves under 400 lbs sharply higher, 400-550 lbs steady to 5.00 higher, over 550 lbs 5.00 to 10.00 higher. Yearling steers and heifers not well compared as weights and flesh conditions didn't match last week, firm undertones. Very good demand for this very large offering of steer and heifer calves, many smaller consignments along with large strings offered in full load lots. The quality of the calves was very attractive. The market was extremely active on these calves as the house was full of eager buyers. The small bunches were just as easy to sell as the big strings. Several big strings of yearling steers and heifers, offered in full loads and multiple load lots, flesh condition moderate plus to heavy. The yearling market was active, but buyers are watching the flesh conditions very closely as breakeven prices are higher than the current values on the CME Live Cattle futures board. Cash fed cattle up to 192.00 in the country last week, has lit a fire under the feeder cattle market.

Feeder Cattle

HEIFERS - Large 1

 

HEIFERS - Medium 1

 

HEIFERS - Medium and Large 1

 

HEIFERS - Medium and Large 1-2

 

STEERS - Large 1

 

STEERS - Medium 1

 

STEERS - Medium and Large 1

 

STEERS - Medium and Large 1-2