Feeder cattle were up to $5 lower on 7-weight steers, but cow prices held steady as cow meat prices firmed.

Ed Czerwien, Market Reporter

August 8, 2019

There was another good summer run of feeder cattle at the test auctions with 27,600 head. The prices started to drop lower and were mostly steady to $2 lower but the 7-weight steers were up to $5 lower. Also thinner type cattle coming off of dry pastures in some areas were definitely bringing a premium compared to the bulk of the prices.

Slaughter cow numbers at the auctions continue to be very close to the previous week. Prices were mostly steady but were a little higher on some cows as the cow meat prices firmed up a little.

About the Author(s)

Ed Czerwien

Market Reporter

Ed Czerwien is a market analyst in Amarillo, Texas. From the heart of Cattle Feeding Country, Ed follows the cattle and wholesale markets to keep beef producers up-to-date on the market moves that affect them. He previously worked with USDA as a Market News reporter. Ed is now semi-retired and continues to work with cattle trade analysis.

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