Wyobraska cattle sales

The combined sales volume of Wyoming, western Nebraska and western North and South Dakota auctions for the week ending June 16, totaled 1,550 head, compared to 700 head last week and 5,525 head last year, according to the USDA-Wyoming Department of Agriculture Market News, Torrington, Wyo.

Compared to last week at Wyoming auctions, feeder steers and heifers were not well tested. Demand was moderate to good for available supplies. Direct trade was slow and no good price comparison was available for this week's reported sales. Offerings were moderate. Demand and buyer inquiry was moderate. Unless otherwise noted direct prices were current FOB with a 2 to 3% shrink or equivalent and with a 5 to 10 cent from base weight. Steers made up approximately 45% of the supply, heifers 55%, with 72% over 600 pounds. Direct sales accounted for 900 head of the total receipts.

Steers: Auctions, Medium and large frame 1, 410 lbs., 132.50; 510 lbs., 124.5; 865 lbs., 97.00. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 560 lbs., 127.00; 740 lbs., 105.00. Direct, Medium and large frame 1, FOB price, 500 lbs., 128.00 October. Delivered price, 800 lbs., 108.50; 875 lbs., 105.35; 1050 lbs., 96.50.

Heifers: Auctions, Medium and large frame 1, 475 lbs., 114.00; 510 to 580 lbs., 113.00 to 116.00; 645 to 685 lbs., 107.00 to 112.75; 770 to 800 lbs., 100.00 to 105.00; 815 to 820 lbs., 103.50 to 104.00; 910 lbs., 98.50. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 445 lbs., 114.50; 520 lbs., 111.50. Direct, Medium and large frame 1, FOB price, 475 lbs., 118.00 October; 625 lbs., 110.00. Medium to large frame 1 to 2, delivered price, 760 lbs., 102.00.

6/25/07

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