East Texas Livestock Report

Date: 8-24-10 Volume: 2060 Tested: 367 Sellers: 258 Total Buyers: 66 Packer Buyers: 5 Order Buyers: 14 Cattle Companies: 29 Feeder Orders: 244

Slaughter Cows Canners........................34-49.00 Boning/Utility..............50-58.00 Cutters..........................59-65.00 Slaughter Bulls................ 55-76 Bred Cows............. 520-1020/hd Cow/Calf Pairs............. 630-1040

Feeder Steers/Bulls Large Frame #1’s 150-200........................ 130-175 205-300........................ 125-165 305-400........................ 120-160 405-500.........................110-147 505-600.......................... 88-129 605-800......................84.50-118

Feeder Heifers - Large Frame#1 110-200....................110-167.50 205-300........................ 100-140 305-400.......................... 95-143 405-500.......................... 84-140 505-600...........................80-118 605-800.......................... 73-103

Compared to last week: All classes of feeder steers and heifers ended steady to firm. Slaughter cows and slaughter bulls also ended firm with last week’s figures. Buyer trade remains active with the demand strong on a mostly mixed quality offering!