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CATTLE REPORTS

Published 2:30 am Saturday, November 7, 2026

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Slaughter market sees heavy supply, lower prices

WEST PLAINS — Compared to last week, slaughter cows and bulls sold $2 to $4 lower Wednesday at the Ozarks Regional Stockyards. Demand was good on a heavy supply of 985 head.

Even though much of the area saw up to 2 inches of rain this week, a lot of cows are coming to market due to the lack of water and winter pastures.

Top Prices of the Day

  • The top slaughter bull sold for $200/cwt.
  • The top slaughter cow sold for $140/cwt.
  • On the replacement side, the top pairs sold for $3,850/pair.
  • The top bred cows sold for $3,500/head.

Pricing Averages Snapshot

  • Breaker Cows (75-80% dressing): Averaged $124.90/cwt.
  • Boner Cows (80-85% dressing): Averaged $125.16/cwt.
  • Lean Cows (85-90% dressing): Averaged $110.32/cwt.
  • Slaughter Bulls (Yield Grade 1-2): Averaged $178.11/cwt.

Upcoming Event

Next Wednesday’s consignment (Nov. 11) includes a herd sellout of 190 cows with 150 calves at their side.

Feeder steers and heifer calves soften amid welcome rains

Compared to last week, feeder steers were $5 to $10 lower with feeder heifers not well tested on Tuesday. Steer calves were steady to $5 lower with heifer calves $5 to $10 lower. Demand was moderate on a light supply of 1,415 head.

Most of the area was seeing some much-needed rain on Tuesday. Although it is too late for significant pasture growth, it did produce some runoff to help streams and ponds.

Market Highlights

  • The largest draft of the day was 135 head of 776 lb steers which sold for $328/cwt.
  • Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs made up 56% of the offering.

Pricing Snapshot (Per Cwt / Avg Price)

  • Steers (Medium & Large 1):
    • 409-432 lbs (419 lbs avg): Averaged $537.83.
    • 454-474 lbs (466 lbs avg): Averaged $464.13.
    • 500-526 lbs (511 lbs avg): Averaged $445.47.
    • 557-588 lbs (569 lbs avg): Averaged $413.34.
    • 604-628 lbs (611 lbs avg): Averaged $394.98.
    • 662-685 lbs (671 lbs avg): Averaged $360.55.
  • Heifers (Medium & Large 1):
    • 468-478 lbs (470 lbs avg): Averaged $411.12.
    • 500-513 lbs (506 lbs avg): Averaged $370.74.
    • 650-696 lbs (670 lbs avg): Averaged $338.85.
Source: USDA AMS Livestock, Poultry & Grain Market News MO Dept of Ag Market News – Dan Hill, Market Reporter Jefferson City, MO | (573) 751-5618 www.ams.usda.gov/lpgmn

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