Atlantic Stockyards Limited – Feeder Sale Results – November 10, 2012
Very strong November sale with solid demand for all classes of cattle, preference for vaccinated 4-7 wt
steers. Next feeder sale December 1, watch www.atlanticstockyards.com or call 902 893 9603 for
winter 2013 dates.
Top Single >500lbs– Vacc Char steer weighing 537lbs @ $1.57, owned by Tony Rooyakkers , bought by
Gordon Wheatley.
Top Group >500lbs – 2 Vacc Char steers weighing 1065lbs @ $1.60, owned by Tony Rooyakkers ,
bought by William Cooper of Balamore Farm.
Sale Summary
705 head
573 lb average 131.7 cents per lb average
Gross Return $755/hd
331 steers ($132.7 @ 605lbs), 321 heifers ($128.8 @ 564lbs), 53 bulls and stags ($132.3 @ 518lbs)
349 unvaccinated cattle sold for 127.9 cents per lb at 565 lbs for a gross return of $722.64
356 vaccinated cattle sold for 133.7 cents per lb at 594lbs for a gross return of $794.58
Weight (lbs)
<400
400-500
500-600
600-700
700-800
800-900
>900
Good Steers
Ave Price
144
144
139
136
136
121
113
Ave Weight
373
459
561
631
742
851
958
Range
136-148
132-159.5
130-157
126.5-146.5
125-146
120-125
112-114
Good Heifers
Ave Price
142
136
135
132
122
113
102
Plain Heifers (54head) – average 114 cents/lb at 625lbs, range 80-126
Plain Steers (57head) – average 113 cents/lb at 671lbs, range 66-129
Sample Groups
2 Shorthorn steers, vac, (620lb ave) at $1.32
10 Char heifers, (590lb ave) at $1.435
9 Black steers, vacc, (657lb ave) $1.405
2 Red steers, vacc, (598lb ave) $1.53
Sale Comparison – November 2011, 653 head, 124.3 cents at 592lbs
Cattle Destination
NS
NB
PEI
Que
Ont
Nfld
138
0
397
170
0
0
Ave Weight
340
461
549
627
727
854
975
Range
132-148
125-148
124-148
127-138
112-128
110-115
100-112