Jefferson City, MO    Fri Jan 30, 2015     MO Dept of Ag-USDA Market News

Ava - Douglas County Livestock Auction 
Feeder Cattle Auction Report for 1/29/2015

Receipts:  1465    Two Weeks Ago:  1271    Year Ago:  2069
 
   Compared to last week, feeder steers under 600 lbs steady, instances
2.00 to 5.00 higher, Over 600 lbs steady to 2.00 lower. Feeder heifers 
1.00 to 5.00 lower. Demand moderate, supply moderate. Feeder offerings around
38 percent steers, 1 percent Holsteins, 26 percent heifers and 6 percent bulls.
Offerings over 600 lbs 49 percent. Cows 29 percent. Slaughter cows steady to
2.00 higher.   

   Feeder Steers: Medium and Large 1  300-400 lbs 305.00-318.00; 400-500 lbs 
273.00-310.50; 500-600 lbs 251.50-280.00, few thin fleshed 288.50-294.00;
600-700 lbs 210.00-248.00, pkg 628 lbs thin fleshed 250.50;725-775 lbs 
206.00-219.10. Medium and Large 1-2  few 375-400 lbs 260.00-283.00; 400-500
lbs 256.00-290.00; 500-600 lbs 241.00-254.00; 600-650 lbs 212.00-221.00;
pkg 731 lbs 200.00.

   Feeder Holstein Steers:  Large 3  pkg 534 lbs 199.00; pkg 742 lbs 157.50.

   Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1  few 350-400 lbs 250.00-265.00;
400-500 lbs 227.50—247.00; 500-600 lbs 212.00-238.00; few 600-625 lbs 207.00-
217.00. Medium and Large 1-2  350-400 lbs 230.00-243.00; few 400-450 lbs
230.00; 550-600 lbs 200.00-202.00; pkg 638 lbs 200.00; few 700-750 lbs 176.50-
180.00.  

   Feeder Bulls: Medium and Large 1  pkg 650 lbs 216.00. Medium and Large 1-2
475-500 lbs 250.00-276.50; 550-600 lbs 230.00-250.00; 650-700 lbs 190.00-
206.00; pkg 875 lbs 160.00. 

   Slaughter Cows:
                Percent lean  Average Dressing  High Dressing    Low Dressing
Breaking           70-80   few 100.00-107.00                        
Boning             80-85        99.00-106.00 few 108.00-114.00   92.00-95.00
Lean               85-90        91.00-100.00                     75.00-89.00

   Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade 1-2  few 1250-2110 lbs 123.00-132.00; High
Dressing 138.00-140.50; Low dressing 105.00-120.00.

   Replacement Cows:  Medium and Large 1  2-6 yrs 950-1300 lbs, second to third 
stage, 1850.00-2225.00;  Medium and Large 1-2 6 yrs to broken mouth 900-1250 lbs
second to third stage 1300.00-1825.00 per head.

Cow and Calf Pairs: Medium and Large 1 Few 4-7 yrs 1000-1150 lb with 100 to
250 lb calves 1925.00-2400.00. Medium and Large 1-2 6 yrs to broken mouth 900
-1150 lbs with baby to 150 lb calves 1475.00-1985.00 per head.


Source:  MO Dept of Ag-USDA Market News Service, Ava, MO 
         Steve Gill, Market Reporter, 573-751-5618
         24 hour recorded report 573-522-9244


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Jefferson City, MO    Fri Jan 30, 2015    MO Dept of Ag-USDA Market News

Butler - MO-KAN Livestock Market
Cattle Auction Report for 01/29/2015

Receipts:  867    Week Ago:  905    Year Ago:  1189

   Compared to last week, best quality steers over 500 lbs sold 2.00 to 4.00
higher; other prices were uneven on an uneven test but with a lower undertone.
Supply moderate.  Demand good.  Cows and bulls were 19 percent of receipts.
In the feeder supply, steers and bulls were 67 percent of the run; heifers
33 percent.  Near 29 percent of feeders weighed over 600 lbs.  Slaughter cows
traded firm to 3.00 higher.

   Feeder Steers:  Medium and Large 1  300-400 lbs 317.00-342.00; 400-450 lbs
280.00-306.00; 500-600 lbs 249.00-297.00; 600-700 lbs 219.00-251.50; 700-800 lbs
208.00-224.50.  Medium and Large 1-2  300-350 lbs 313.00-318.00; 400-450 lbs
280.00-281.00; 500-600 lbs 232.00-256.00; 670 lbs 209.00.

   Feeder Heifers:  Medium and Large 1  300-400 lbs 251.50-300.50; 400-500 lbs
231.00-257.00; 500-600 lbs 225.00-227.50; few 600-700 lbs 200.00-210.00.  Medium
and Large 1-2  350-400 lbs 261.00-265.00; 400-500 lbs 225.50-254.00; 500-600 lbs
210.50-228.00; few 600-650 lbs 205.00-207.00.

   Feeder Bulls:  Medium and Large 1-2  300-400 lbs 317.00-320.00; 400-500 lbs
281.00-295.00; 500-600 lbs 219.00-275.00; 600-650 lbs 194.50-214.00.

   Slaughter Cows:
      Percent Lean    Avg Dressing      High Dressing     Low Dressing
Breaker 75-80         95.00-104.50                         91.00-93.50
Boning  80-85         96.50-105.00      108.50-113.50
Lean    85-90         92.00-101.00      106.00             87.00-92.00

   Slaughter Bulls:  Yield grade 1-2,  1445-2050 lbs, 125.50-133.00; high
dressing 139.00.

Source:  MO Dept of Agriculture-USDA Market Service, Passaic, MO
         Richard Kramer, Market Reporter, (573) 751-5618
         24 hour recorded report (573) 522-9244


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Jefferson City, MO    Fri Jan 30, 2015    MO Dept of Ag-USDA Market News

Mexico - Midwest Exchange Regional Stockyards  
Sheep and Goat Auction for 01/29/15      

Receipts:  381    Last Week:  524    Last Year:  258

   Demand was good and supply was light.   
The supply was near 49 percent sheep and 51 percent goats.
All prices per hundred weight unless noted otherwise. 

SHEEP:  187 head (prices per hundred weight)
  Slaughter Lambs: non-traditional markets, Choice and Prime 2-4  62-64 lbs
255.00-265.00; 70-75 lbs 228.00-246.00; pkg 94 lbs 201.00; pkg 106 lbs 171.00;
two pkgs 128-130 lbs 147.00-165.00.

  Slaughter Ewes: few Utility and Good 2-3  105-210 lbs 95.00-105.00, pkg 107.50
  Bred Hair Ewes: 140-165 lbs 170.00-226.00 per head.

  Slaughter Bucks: absent
                        
GOATS:  194 head (prices per hundred weight)
  Slaughter Kids: Selection 1-2  48-68 lbs 268.00-286.00
                             few 77-78 lbs 180.00-200.00
                              2  pkg 53 lbs 256.00
                              3  few 55-58 lbs 232.00-243.00

  Feeder Kids:  Selection 1  few 30-40 lbs 231.00-237.00

  Nannies:  Selection 1  few 105-115 lbs 139.00-144.00
            Selection 3  110-130 lbs 98.00-128.00
                         130-160 lbs 81.00-101.00

  Replacement Selection 3  130-180 lbs 87.00-122.00

  Billies:  Selection 1  few 120-130 lbs 130.00-150.00

Source:  MO Dept of Ag-USDA Market News Service, Mexico, MO
         Roger Parker, Market Reporter, 573-751-5618
         24 hour recorded report 573-522-9244


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Jefferson City, MO    Fri Jan 30, 2015    MO Dept of Ag-USDA Market News

New Cambria - New Cambria Livestock Auction
Feeder Cattle Auction for 01/29/15

Receipts:  1297    Week Ago:  1512    Year Ago:  1714

   Compared to last week, feeder steers and heifers under 600 lbs
steady, with steers over 600 lbs 5.00-10.00 lower and too few heifers
over 600 lbs for a good test.  Slaughter cows steady.  The bulk of the
supply consisted of 500-750 lb steers with the lighter weights that
are destine for summer grazing the most popular.  Pressure continues
on the heavier weight, feedlot bound yearlings.  Weather so far this
year has been about as good as it gets for moving cattle.  Demand was
moderate to good and supply was light to moderate.  Cows and bulls
accounted for 6 percent of the run and feeders 94 percent.  In the
feeder supply, steers and bulls made up approximately 71 percent;
heifers 29 percent; steers and heifers over 600 lbs totaled around
49 percent.

Scheduling note:  The next feeder sale is Thursday, February 5.

   Feeder Steers:  Medium and Large 1  400-500 lbs 290.00-312.00;
500-600 lbs 263.00-297.25, fleshy 248.00-261.50; 600-700 lbs
231.50-252.50, fleshy 681 lbs 217.50; 700-750 lbs 208.25-230.00,
fleshy 705 lbs 213.00; 750-800 lbs 197.00-207.00; 800-850 lbs
190.00-194.60.  Medium and Large 1-2  500-600 lbs 251.50-287.00,
fleshy 587 lbs 246.50; fleshy 650-700 lbs 211.00-224.00; 700-750 lbs
205.50-214.50.  Medium and Large 2  pkg 595 lbs 221.25; pkg 703 lbs
198.50.  Large 1-2  pkg 711 lbs 196.00; pkg 838 lbs 181.00.  Medium 1-2
300-400 lbs 293.00-315.00; pkg 458 lbs 286.00.

   Feeder Heifers:  Medium and Large 1  pkg 381 lbs 274.50; 400-500 lbs
257.00-284.00; 500-600 lbs 232.00-262.25; few 600-650 lbs 213.00-221.00.
Medium and Large 1-2  fleshy 519 lbs 216.50; pkg 677 lbs 210.50; pkg
861 lbs 170.00.  Medium and Large 2  pkg 621 lbs 203.50.  Medium 1-2
400-500 lbs 240.00-258.00.

   Slaughter Cows: 
            Percent Lean    Avg Dressing  High Dressing  Low Dressing
Breaking    70-80          103.50-108.00         110.00  94.50-103.00
Boning      80-85          102.00-106.00  108.00-109.50  94.00-101.00
Lean        85-90          100.00-103.50                 90.00- 91.00

   Slaughter Bulls:  Yield Grade 1-2  1300-1650 lbs 129.50-139.00.

Source: MO Dept of Ag-USDA Market News Service, New Cambria, MO
        Steve Disselhorst, Market Reporter, 573-751-5618
        24 hour recorded report, 573-522-9244