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Faith livestock sales report

The Faith Livestock Commission Co., Faith, S.D., reported receipts of 1,392 head Nov. 10, compared to 5,621 head last week and 1,573 head last year, according to the USDA-South Dakota Department of Agriculture Market News, Sioux Falls, S.D.

Compared to last week, the feeder cattle supply was much lighter. Unfavorable winter weather conditions over the weekend prevented the arrival of several large consignments. Due to a significant difference in receipts, an accurate trend was not available, but a steady undertone was noted. Buyer attendance was light with moderate demand. A light test of slaughter cows sold steady to firm. The supply consisted of approximately 8% slaughter cows and bulls, 35% bred cows and heifers, and 57% feeders. The feeder supply included 58% steers, 42% heifers, with 11% weighing over 600 pounds.

Feeder steers: Medium and large frame 1, 11 head, 407 lbs., 125.00; 479 to 498 lbs., 107.00 to 115.00 (112.23); 560 to 577 lbs., 106.50 to 109.25 (107.87); 608 to 645 lbs., 102.00 to 104.50 (103.30) calves; 7 head, 695 lbs., 100.00 calves; 8 head, 722 lbs., 95.00 calves. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 19 head, 593 lbs., 103.50.

Feeder heifers: Medium and large frame 1, 456 to 479 lbs., 97.00 to 105.75 (102.38); 534 to 537 lbs., 97.50 to 98.75 (98.62); 563 to 593 lbs., 94.75 to 96.50 (95.08).

Slaughter cows: Breakers, 75 to 80% lean, 1435 to 1605 lbs., 40.50 to 44.25. Boners, 80 to 85% lean, 1160 to 1295 lbs., 39.50 to 42.50. Lean, 85 to 90% lean, 915 to 1249 lbs., 33.00 to 38.00; high dressing, 38.00 to 43.50.

Replacement heifers: Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 4 to 6 months bred 860 to 920 lbs., 860.00 to 920.00/head; 1025 to 1075 lbs., 1000.00 to 1025.00.

Replacement cows: Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 3 to 5 years old, 1168 to 1434 lbs., 3 to 6 months bred, 1185.00 to 1210.00; 5 to 6 years old, 1463 to 1515 lbs., 3 to 6 months bred, 1040.00 to 1120.00; 6 to 8 years old, 1250 to 1313 lbs., 3 to 6 months bred, 610.00 to 760.00.


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Date: 11/13/08


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