Monday’s sale featured 500 head of cattle, with an excellent run of cull cows on a strong market, and a good selection of feeder cattle.  Slaughter cows and bulls were stronger, with excellent demand from packers and local buyers.  Cows averaged $.69-$.70 cents per pound, with a high of $.84 cents.  Slaughter bulls brought $.87-$.94 on average, with a top price of $.97 cents.  Feeder cattle were mixed, though strong farmer trade helped push heavier calves and yearlings higher.  600-700 weight steers averaged $1.32 up to $1.36, with heifers bringing $1.18 up to $1.23.  700-800 weight steers brought $1.29 up to $1.47, with the top being pushed by smaller local trade.  Same weight heifers brought $1.10-$1.18.  Next Monday, May 25th, we will be off for the Memorial Day holiday, and we will be back Monday, June 1st for a feeder special.  If you have any questions or would like to consign, please give me a call anytime.

 

Thanks,

 

Kale McGuinness

Stockland Livestock Auction

509-703-3981