Sedalia-Central Missouri Sales Company: Cattle Auction Report for 10/2/2012

Receipts:  784    Last Week:  681    Year Ago:  905
 
   Compared to last week feeder steers 1.00 to 5.00 higher, instances up
to 9.00 higher. Feeder heifers 1.00 to 9.00 higher. In both the steers
and heifers greatest advance was noted on groups and lots. Supply 
was moderate and demand was good. Cows and bulls comprised 23 percent
of the run. In the feeders, steers and bulls were 57 percent of the 
offering with 43 percent heifers; 24 percent weighing over 600 
pounds.

   Feeder Steers:  Medium and Large 1  300-400 lbs 179.00-199.00; 400-500 lbs. 
162.00-174.00; 500-600 lbs 152.00-170.00; 650-700 lbs 140.00-151.00; 700-750
lbs 130.00-142.00.  Medium and Large 1-2  450-475 lbs 163.00-164.00; 550-600 
lbs 143.00-146.00; 600-625 lbs 148.00.

   Feeder Heifers:  Medium and Large 1  300-400 lbs 150.00-174.00; 400-500 lbs 
138.00-169.00; 500-600 lbs 132.00-146.00; 600-700 lbs 125.00-139.00; 775-800 
lbs 114.00-122.00; 800-850 lbs 110.00.  Medium and Large 1-2  350-375 lbs 
170.00-177.00; 475-500 lbs 127.00-140.00; 500-550 lbs. 130.00-142.25.

   Feeder Bulls:  Medium and Large 1-2  500-600 lbs 142.00-164.00; 600-700 lbs 
124.00-156.00. 

   Slaughter Cows: 
        Percent Lean    Avg Dressing    High Dressing    Low Dressing
Breaking       70-80    74.50-80.00     76.75-84.00
Boning         80-85    72.00-79.00     77.50-86.50      71.50
Lean           85-90    68.00-72.00                      62.00-68.00

   Slaughter Bulls:  Yield Grade 1-2  1345-1950 lbs, 87.00-94.75, low dressing
74.00-76.00.

   Replacement Cows:  Medium and Large 1-2, 3-7 years, 2nd-3rd stage 985-1350 
lbs. 1070.00-1210.00, several short and solid 825.00-985.00.

   Cow-Calf Pairs:  Medium and Large 1-2, 3-5 years with babies to 250 lbs 
calves 1080.00-1420.00.


Source:  MO Dept of Ag-USDA Market News Service, Sedalia, MO
         Sarah Wilkinson, Market Reporter, (573) 751-5618
         24 hour recorded report (573) 522-9244
         www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/JC_LS147.txt

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