Inquiry and demand good. Sales confirmed on 13,000 slaughter steers and 14,100 slaughter heifers Wednesday. For the week to date 58,800 head, volume includes 31,700 or 54 percent previously contracted or formulated cattle. Sales FOB feedlots net weights after 4 percent shrink. Feeder heifers and stocker steers steady.
Demand continues good for feeder cattle and stocker steers.
However, upcoming winter storms have dampened demand to moderate for stocker heifers. Grazing cattle supply continues to be split between thin dried-out cattle and medium flesh cattle. Special stock cow sale to be held Thursday, March 15. Packer demand continues very good for light receipts.