Douglas County Livestock Report

Jefferson City, MO, Friday, February 21, 2020 MO Dept of Ag/USDA Market News,  Ava – Douglas County Livestock Auction. Feeder Cattle Weighted Average Report for 02/20/20.

Total Receipts: This Week: 2,238
Last Reported 02/13/2020: 555
Year Ago Receipts: 460

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Compared to a light test last week, steer calves 6,00 to 10.00 higher, heifers calves 3.00  to 7.00 higher, too few yearlings last week for a price comparison. Slaughter cows and bulls steady. Demand very good for feeders, moderate to good for slaughter cattle, supply heavy. Supply included: 92$ Feeder Cattle (51% Steers, 1% Dairy Steers, 45% Heifers, 3% Bulls); 7% Slaughter Cattle (87% Cows, 13% Bulls); 1% Replacement Cattle (100% Bred Cows). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 31%.

For complete market report, see Douglas County Livestock Auction

Source: USDA AMS Livestock, Poultry & Grain Market News
MO Dept of Ag Market News – Rick Huffman, Market Reporter
Jefferson City, MO  (573) 751-5618 

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