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Faith livestock sales reportThe Faith Livestock Commission Co., Faith, S.D., reported receipts of 1,991 head Oct. 13, compared to 2,999 head last week and 5,469 head last year, according to the USDA-South Dakota Department of Agriculture Market News, Sioux Falls, S.D. It was a lighter than expected run for this week's sale. Rains over the weekend prevented the arrival of a number of feeder consignments. When compared to last week's sale, steer calves weighing under 550 pounds sold steady, and steer calves over 550 pounds sold $2 to $3 higher. Heifer calves sold $2 lower. Buyer attendance was good, with good demand and active trade. Slaughter cows sold mostly $3 lower. There were not enough bulls to quote a trend. Demand was moderate. The supply consisted of approximately 12% slaughter cows and bulls, 88% feeders. The feeder supply consisted of 73% steers, 27% heifers, with 37% weighing over 600 pounds. Feeder steers: Medium and large frame 1, 17 head, 363 to 393 lbs., 122.75 to 132.00 (127.88); 4 head, 403 lbs., 125.00; 467 to 499 lbs., 106.50 to 115.00 (109.09); 505 to 544 lbs., 106.25 to 110.50 (107.36); 550 to 595 lbs., 104.00 to 108.85 (106.34); 600 to 643 lbs., 99.25 to 105.25 (103.43) calves; 650 to 676 lbs., 100.00 to 101.75 (100.54) calves. Feeder heifers: Medium and large frame 1, 423 to 427 lbs., 101.50; 20 head, 494 to 495 lbs., 94.25 to 95.25 (95.05); 510 to 545 lbs., 93.00 to 97.25 (95.58); 74 head, 511 lbs., 101.25 replacement; 557 to 590 lbs., 94.25 to 96.25 (95.67). Slaughter cows: Breakers, 75 to 80% lean, 1255 to 1610 lbs., 45.50 to 49.25. Boners, 80 to 85% lean, 1078 to 1575 lbs., 45.75 to 50.00; high dressing, 52.00; low dressing, 42.50 to 44.50. Lean, 85 to 90% lean, 980 to 1355 lbs., 41.50 to 46.50; high dressing, 47.00 to 50.00; low dressing, 37.00 to 41.25. Heiferettes: 945 to 1225 lbs 56.50 to 63.00. Slaughter bulls: Yield grade 1 to 2, 1645 to 1765 lbs., 57.00 to 59.50. 10/20/08 Date: 10/16/08 Advertisement
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