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Pratt livestock sales report

Pratt Livestock Sales Inc., Pratt, Kan., reported receipts of 549 head Oct. 16, compared to 426 head last week and 1,849 head last year, according to the USDA-Kansas Department of Agriculture Market News, Dodge City, Kan.

Compared with last week, steers and heifers, all weights, were not enough for a market test but a higher undertone was noted. Slaughter cows were $1 to $2 higher in a light test, and slaughter bulls in a light test were steady to $2 higher. Trade and demand were light to moderate. Receipts included 63% over 600 pounds, 26% under 600 pounds and 11% slaughter cows and bulls. The feeder supply consisted of 64% steers and 36% heifers.

Feeder steers: Medium and large frame 1, 23 head, 767 lbs., 96.60; 45 head, 835 lbs., 96.85; 48 head, 881 lbs., 95.75; 61 head, 932 lbs., 94.00. Full, 23 head, 722 lbs., 94.75. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 38 head, 744 lbs., 98.00; 5 head, 844 lbs., 93.85; 6 head, 1016 lbs., 89.25. Medium frame 1, fleshy, 5 head, 702 lbs., 87.00.

Feeder bulls: Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 14 head, 487 lbs., 94.00; 19 head, 554 lbs., 94.00. Medium and large frame 2, 5 head, 709 lbs., 75.00. Medium frame 1 to 2, 6 head, 378 lbs., 107.00.

Feeder heifers: Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 9 head, 392 lbs., 96.00; 9 head, 649 lbs., 86.50; 9 head, 738 lbs., 81.00. Medium and large frame 2, 5 head, 641 lbs., 83.00. Large frame 3, Holsteins 24 head, 531 lbs., 50.00; 7 head, 794 lbs., 50.00. Medium frame 1 to 2, 8 head, 301 lbs., 99.00; 24 head, 483 lbs., 86.50.

Feeder cows: Heiferettes, 4 head, 50.00 to 75.00.

Bred cows: Medium and large frame 1, Medium and large frame 1, 3 head, 1307 lbs., middle-aged, 2nd trimester, 755.00; 4 head, 1288 lbs., aged, 3nd trimester, 760.00. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, individual 1095 lbs., young, 3nd trimester, 690.00.

Slaughter cows: Boners, 80 to 85% lean, 50.00 to 55.00; individual 47.50. Lean, 85 to 90% lean, 43.50 to 50.00; high dressing, 52.00 to 55.50; low dressing, 32.50 to 42.50.

Slaughter bulls: Yield grade 1 to 2, few, 62.00 to 64.00. High dressing, individual, 65.00; low dressing, few, 54.50 to 60.00.

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Date: 10/23/08


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