The Lexington Livestock Market, Lexington, Neb., reported receipts of 800 head April 3, compared to 2,500 head last week and 1,800 head last year, according to the USDA-Nebraska Department of Agriculture Market News, Kearney, Neb.
Compared to last week, based on a limited test, steers and heifers trended fully steady. Demand and trade activity was moderate to good. The total receipts consisted of 14% steers and 86% heifers, with 72% of the total offerings weighing over 600 pounds.
Feeder steers: Medium and large frame 1, 14 head, 454 lbs., 120.00; 562 to 578 lbs., 107.50 to 113.00 (111.69); 6 head, 642 lbs., 102.00) calves; 27 head, 712 lbs., 98.60 calves; 10 head, 852 lbs., 90.25.
Feeder heifers: Medium and large frame 1, 13 head, 400 to 405 lbs., 102.00 to 109.00 (104.67); 9 head, 485 lbs., 104.50; 15 head, 507 to 537 lbs., 105.00; 572 to 575 lbs., 106.00 to 106.25 (106.18); 6 head, 640 lbs., 97.00) calves; 600 to 646 lbs., 101.00 to 102.50 (101.31) replacement; 661 to 684 lbs., 92.50 to 96.75 (96.28) calves; 6 head, 690 lbs., 90.75 replacement; 705 to 717 lbs., 90.75 to 92.75 (92.35) calves; 5 head, 758 lbs., 87.75) calves; 770 to 788 lbs., 101.00 to 102.00 (101.27) replacement; 14 head, 895 lbs., 69.00; 862 to 881 lbs., 91.50 to 94.75 (92.86) replacement; 10 head, 991 to 993 lbs., 71.00 to 77.50 (74.25); 8 head, 1006 lbs., 79.50; 17 head, 1070 lbs., 77.50. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 7 head, 596 lbs., 96.00.
Pairs: Medium and large frame 1, middle aged, 1368 to 1377 lbs., 925.00 to 1150.00 (1081.39).
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