Feeder Auction – Empire Cherry Creek, Oct 24.

Compared to the last report, Number 1 Feeder Steers sold 8.00-12.00 lower; Number 1-2 Feeder Steers under 600 lbs sold steady on a light test, over 600 lbs sold 10.00-15.00 lower; Number 2 Feeder Steers not tested. Feeder Dairy Steers under 600 lbs sold 20.00 higher on a light test, over 600 lbs not tested. Number 1 Feeder Heifers under 600 lbs sold 10.00-20.00 lower, over 600 lbs not tested; Number 1-2 Feeder Heifers sold 10.00-15.00 lower; Number 2 Feeder Heifers under 600 lbs sold 7.00-12.00 lower, over 600 lbs sold 15.00-20.00 lower on a light test. Replacement Cattle not tested. Today’s report includes the monthly Feeder and Replacement Cattle Special Sale. Demand was moderate. Supply included: 100% Feeder Cattle (31% Steers, 6% Dairy Steers, 47% Heifers, 16% Bulls). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 24%.

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Additional NYS cattle auction prices can be found at: https://www.ams.usda.gov/market-news/feeder-and-replacement-cattle-auctions#NewYork.

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