East Texas Livestock Report

Date: 1-17-12
Volume: 1240
Tested: 254
Sellers: 183
Total Buyers: 60
Packer Buyers: 5
Order Buyers: 14
Cattle Companies: 31
Feeder Orders: 233
Slaughter Cows
Canners........................ 55-67.00
Boning/Utility.............. 68-76.00
Cutters.......................... 77-84.00

Slaughter Bulls........... 79-93.00
Bred Cows.............550-1270/hd
Cow/Calf Pairs... NOT TESTED!
Feeder Steers/Bulls Large Frame #1’s
150-200................... 150-232.50
205-300................... 150-242.50
305-400........................ 145-230
405-500........................ 140-207
505-600........................ 125-190
605-800........................ 120-162
Feeder Heifers - Large Frame#1
110-200........................ 140-200
205-300........................ 130-240

305-400........................ 125-221
405-500.........................115-200
505-600........................ 105-160
605-800........................ 100-157

Compared to last week: All classes of feeder calves finished fully $3-$4 higher. Slaughter cows and slaughter bulls ended mostly steady. Buyer trade and demand continue to be extremely strong on all classes!