EAST TEXAS LIVESTOCK REPORT

Date:	1-27-09
Volume:	1068
Tested:	172
Sellers:	140
Total Buyers:	53
Packer Buyers:	4
Order Buyers:	11
Cattle Companies:	19
Feeder Orders:	113

Slaughter Cows Canners........................21-37.00 Boning/Utility..............38-45.00 Cutters..........................46-54.40 Slaughter Bulls......44.50-59.00 Bred Cows...............540-880/hd Cow/Calf Pairs............... 700-850 Feeder Steers/Bulls Large Frame #1's 205-300........................ 120-136 305-400........................ 102-120 405-500...........................96-112 505-600.......................... 85-102 605-800....................... 79.50-94 Feeder Heifers - Large Frame#1 205-300.........................115-128 305-400...........................98-118 405-500.......................... 84-108 505-600............................ 80-90 605-800............................ 73-85

Compared to last week: All classes of feeder steers and heifers ended $2 to $3 lower with resistance in the lighter classes resulting in a $4 to $6 drop. Slaughter cows showed to $2 to $3 stronger with slaughter bulls to $1.50 higher. Today's market was directly affected by the stormy weather conditions up north which hampers the movement and health of feeder calves.