Mason - San Saba December 15, 2022
Receipts totaled 4,155 head. The market was very active this week and demand was strong. Stocker steers were $4-$5 higher with 5 steers 544 lbs at $204.00 ($1109.76). Stocker heifers were $8-$10 higher with 16 heifers 484 lbs at $192.00 ($929.28). Feeder steers were $4-$7 higher and feeder heifers were $8-$10 higher with 4 heifers 696 lbs at $168.00 ($1169.28). Packer cows were $3 higher, and bulls were $3$4 higher. Pairs and bred cows were $200 better and some even higher with the top pairs at $2850 and top bred cow at $1875. The Leachman Ranch 99 Stabilizer bulls $3709.50 with the high bull at $8500.
Choice Steer Calves:
100-300 lbs. – $212.00-$250.00 300-400 lbs. – $217.00-$260.00 400-500 lbs. – $201.00-$250.00 500-600 lbs. – $172.00-$215.00 600-700 lbs. – $162.00-$185.00 700-800 lbs. – $150.00-$174.00 Choice Heifer Calves:
100-300 lbs. – $172.00-$236.00 300-400 lbs. – $174.00-$220.00 400-500 lbs. – $163.00-$211.00 500-600 lbs. – $155.00-$186.00 600-700 lbs. – $146.00-$176.00 700-800 lbs. – $135.00-$162.00 Choice Yearlings:
Steers 700- 800 lbs. – $152.00-$174.00 Steers 800+ lbs. –$142.00$164.00 Heifers 700- 800 lbs. – $144.00-$162.00 Heifers 800+ lbs. – $123.00$148.00 #2 Calves & Yearlings: Steers – $90.00-$150.00 Heifers – $80.00-$140.00 Shorties and Plainer– $30.00-$120.00 Bred Cows:
Choice – $1300.00-$1875.00 Medium to Good – $1000.00$1275.00 Plainer to Older – $700.00$975.00 Slaughter Cows: High Yield – $78.00-$84.00 Medium Yield – $65.00$77.00 Low Yield – $25.00-$64.00 Heiferettes and Young Stockers – No Test Bulls: High Yield – $95.00-$107.50 Medium Yield – $89.00$94.00 Low Yield – $80.00-$88.00 Feeder – No Test Pairs:
Choice – $1600.00-$2850.00 Medium to Good – $1300.00$1575.00 Plainer and Older – $1000.00$1275.0 Representative Sales Zane & Kristi Weyerts, San Saba, 1 steer 400 lbs 250.00 McGowan Ranch, San Angelo, 9 steers 376 lbs 248.00 Donald Thomas, Mexia, 4 steers 423 lbs 232.00 Hooten & Stewardson, San Saba, 15 steers 442 lbs 220.00 Ray Peterson, Blanket, 1 steer 505 lbs 215.00 Steve Howell, Dublin, 4 steers 544 lbs 204.00 Bill Bryant, Richland Springs, 4 steers 549 lbs 201.00 Stewardson Ranch, San Saba, 5 steers 547 lbs 198.00 Vinsen Faris, San Antonio, 5 steers 626 lbs 179.00 Hooten & Stewardson, San Saba, 3 steers 725 lbs 170.00 Triple Smith Cattle, Fredericksburg, 2 steers 860 lbs 155.00 McGowan Ranch, San Angelo, 14 heifers 358 lbs 217.00 Rocker Y Ranch, San Angelo, 3 heifers 428 lbs 205.00 Debbie Ratliff, Llano, 1 heifer 460 lbs 198.00 Gary McNutt, Dublin, 16 heifers 484 lbs 192.00 Vinsen Faris, San Antonio, 3 heifers 565 lbs 182.00 Chanas Ranch, Llano, 13 heifers 528 lbs 176.00 Chanas Ranch, Llano, 4 heifers 696 lbs 168.00 Floyd Ranch, 15 black mf pair 3in1, 2850.00 Floyd Ranch, 13 black mf pair, 2850.00 Floyd Ranch, 5 black mf heifers, 1550.00 Floyd Ranch, 18 brangus pair 3in1, 2800.00 Floyd Ranch, 9 brangus pair, 2100.00 Floyd Ranch, 5 brangus heifers LB, 1785.00 Ray Braun, 10 red angus cows LB, 1400.00 Ray Braun, 6 red mf pair 3in1, 1875.00 SP Ranch, 16 angus pair, 1775.00 Bryan Morris, 5 black/bwf heifers LB, 1750.00 Darrin & Jessica Steed, 20 angus pair, 1825.00 Brian Bouldin, 5 angus+ heifers MB, 1600.00 Justin Wood, San Angelo, 5 steers 353 lbs 239.00 Phill Drake, Millersview, 4 steers 386 lbs 236.00 Les Shroyer, Castell, 6 steers 466 lbs 220.00 Jimma Robertson, Boerne, 3 steers 527 lbs 209.00 Robert Moneyhon, Mason, 12 steers 644 lbs 175.00 Randy Baker, Fredonia, 11 steers 722 lbs 162.50 Randy Baker, Fredonia, 21 steers 805 lbs 156.50 Star G Land & Cattle, Kyle, 2 heifers 383 lbs 215.00 Emeth Bauer, Art, 4 heifers 551 lbs 167.00 Lee & Lisa Clark, Menard, 4 heifers 694 lbs 160.00 This market report is reflective of the majority of classes and grades of livestock offered for sale on this date. There may be instances where some sales do not fit within these reporting guidelines and therefore will not be included in the report.