The calf market was a little stronger again this week. Better quality calves seeing best demand selling $4-$10 higher. Demand is very good in all areas.
Packer cows and bulls sold steady to $2 lower on a supply of
200 head.
Good stocker cows and heifers, 2,900-
3,350; medium stocker cows and heifers, 1,800-2,800; good cow and calf pairs, none; medium cow and calf pairs, 2,850-
3,350.
Packer cows: high dressing cows, 140--
159; medium dressing cows, 120-142; low dressing cows, 105--
122; poor/weak cows,
80-105.
Packer bulls: high dressing bulls, none; medium dressing bulls; 170-186; low dressing bulls, 150--
170.
Steer calves: under 200 lbs., none; 200--
300 lbs., 425-530;
300-400 lbs., 420-555;
400-500 lbs., 380-475;
500-600 lbs., 340-414;
600-700 lbs., 315-385;
700-800 lbs., 300-340,
800+, 280-326. Heifer calves; under 200 lbs., none;
200-300 lbs., 380-475;
300-400 lbs., 340-475;
400-500 lbs.; 340-425;
500-600 lbs., 320-385;
600-700 lbs., 290-345;
700-800 lbs., 280-319;
800+ 260-290. Replacement heifers: 350-610.
