Previous research indicates that the number
of bids received on pens of fed cattle has a
positive influence on price. This study was
undertaken to determine what factors influence
the number of bids received on pens of cattle.
The number of bids for fed cattle was
investigated in 13 southwestern Kansas
feedyards during May through November,
1990. Results indicated that cattle of desired
weight, with higher estimated carcass yield and
quality grade, in larger pen sizes, and sold in
the middle of the week received the most bids.
In addition, feedyard asking price relative to
packer price offers also influenced the number
of bids received.
