East Texas Livestock Report

Date: 1-24-12
Volume: 847
Tested: 268
Sellers: 161
Total Buyers: 61
Packer Buyers: 5
Order Buyers: 13
Cattle Companies: 28
Feeder Orders: 227
Slaughter Cows
Canners........................ 55-69.00
Boning/Utility.............. 70-78.00
Cutters.......................... 79-86.00

Slaughter Bulls........... 79-93.00
Bred Cows.............550-1300/hd
Cow/Calf Pairs............. 810-1480
Feeder Steers/Bulls Large Frame #1’s
150-200........................ 150-230
205-300........................ 150-231
305-400........................ 145-214
405-500........................ 140-199
505-600........................ 125-180
605-800........................ 120-163
Feeder Heifers - Large Frame#1
110-200................... 140-192.50
205-300........................ 130-200

305-400........................ 125-222
405-500.........................115-177
505-600........................ 105-170
605-800........................ 100-157

Compared to last week: All classes of feeder steers and heifers ended from $3-$4 lower. Slaughter cows showed to be $2 higher with the slaughter bulls ending steady. Buyer trade and demand continue to be extremely strong on all classes!