Superior Livestock Auction hosted their Gulf Coast Classic video auction live April 16 & 17 from The Natchitoches Events Center in Natchitoches, Louisiana. Cattle producers sold 57,077 head of calves, yearlings and bred stock totaling 498 lots from 23 states for this offering. Strong buyer participation from several bidders throughout the auction resulted in 131 different successful buyers. Cattle were sold on contract to deliver immediately through November 2026. Superior Livestock went live with the auction at 8 a.m. CT. The Gulf Coast Classic video auction was broadcast in HD on SLA-TV YouTube, Dish Network Ch. 997 and streamed on Superior Livestock Auction’s Click to Bid website.
Recent rains and an increased demand for slaughter cattle created an upwardly trending market report despite various outside pressures. Regions 3/4/5/6 Feeder Steers and Feeder Heifers saw increased demand selling at $5-$8 higher than last test. Feeders from Regions 1 & 2 were only lightly tested but saw steady demand to $5 higher. Calves from the same regions were also only lightly tested but also remained steady. Calves from Louisiana and Florida were the highlight of the offering, bringing on average $100 per cwt higher than last year. Beef on Dairy Crosses were well received at record prices. A robust Bred Stock section was met with strong buyer demand.
Superior Livestock’s next offering is our Video Auction, Thursday, April 30th. Be sure to visit www.superiorlivestock.com to view the online auction catalog. For a buyer’s number or more information on becoming a consignor please call the Hudson Oaks office at 800-422-2117.
Top Lots:
REGION 3/4/5/6 FEEDER STEERS & HEIFERS:
Detrick Cattle Co., Ames, OK. 70 Feeder Steers @ 750#. Black Angus & Black Angus cross. 100% Black hided. $405.00, Aug 5-25 Del.
Smith Farms Scottie Smith, Dunnville, KY. 68 Feeder Steers @ 775#. VAC 60, Legacy Verified, NHTC, Verified Natural Beef, Veg. Fed Approved, Owner Certified Natural Plus, Other, BQA Certified, Out of Angus base cows by Werning Farms & Bulls of the Bluegrass Simmental bulls. 100% Black hided. $396.00, Apr 21-May 3 Del.
Hillwood Land & Cattle Co., Fort Worth, TX. 62 Feeder Steers @ 805#. VAC 60, Superior Verified, AngusLink/Angus Verified, NHTC, Superior Progressive Genetics, BQA Certified, Angus. Out of 44 Farms influenced cows exclusively by 44 Farms Angus bulls. A few BWF depending on sort. $395.00, Apr 27-May 4 Del.
Mike Rothrock, Crockett, TX. 58 Feeder Steers @ 835#. VAC 60, Superior Verified, AngusLink/Angus Verified, NHTC, Verified Natural Beef, Veg. Fed Approved, Owner Certified Natural Plus, Superior Progressive Genetics, Out of Gardner Angus Plus cows (Fireball & Hometown bloodlines) top & bottom. 100% Black hided with a few Red tint. $387.00, May 1-20 Del.
Smith Cattle Co., Bedias, TX. 60 Feeder Steers @ 850#. VAC 60, Superior Verified, NHTC, Verified Natural Beef, Veg. Fed Approved, Owner Certified Natural Plus, Superior Progressive Genetics, Out of Brangus & Braford type cows by Gardiner Angus bulls. Approx. 95% Black, 5% Red & Red tinted. $375.00, May 1-15 Del.
Doug Bixenman Farms, Grinnell, KS. 64 Feeder Steers @ 850#. Black Angus & Red Angus cross. Approx. 85-90% Black hided, 8 Red & several Baldy & Brockle Face. $389.00, Apr 20-May 1 Del.
Mike Rothrock, Crockett, TX. 57 Feeder Steers @ 925#. VAC 60, Superior Verified, AngusLink/Angus Verified, NHTC, Verified Natural Beef, Veg. Fed Approved, Owner Certified Natural Plus, Superior Progressive Genetics, Out of Angus Plus cows w/Gardiner bloodlines (Fireball & Hometown) top & bottom. 100% Black hided w/a few Red tint. $366.00, Apr 20-30 Del.
Tyler & Kristina Hills, Colby, KS. 135 Feeder Steers @ 925#. Red Angus & Black Angus cross. Approx. 65% Red hided & 35% Black hided $379.00, Apr 22-May 2 Del.
Zachary Woods, Norwich, KS. 180 Feeder Steers @ 975#. English, English cross & English Continental cross. Approx. 80% Black or BWF. $355.00, Aug 20-Sep 10 Del.
Olson Ranch, Waynoka, OK. 160 Feeder Heifers @ 725#. VAC 60, Superior Progressive Genetics, Out of Angus, Angus cross, Red Angus & Red Angus cross cows by Black Angus or Holton Cattle Co. Red Angus bulls. Approx. 107 Black & 53 Red hided, before sort. $375.00, Apr 25-May 1 Del.
Smith Farms Scottie Smith, Dunnville, KY. 70 Feeder Heifers @ 750#. VAC 60, Legacy Verified, NHTC, Verified Natural Beef, Veg. Fed Approved, Owner Certified Natural Plus, Other, BQA Certified, Out of Angus base cows by Werning Farms & Bulls of the Bluegrass Simmental bulls. 100% Black hided. $397.00, Apr 21-May 3 Del.
John Wright, Enid, OK. 60 Feeder Heifers @ 825#. VAC 60, Superior Progressive Genetics, Out of pred. Angus & Angus cross (BWF) by reg. Angus bulls (Connealy Final Product (4), Impression & Consensus bloodlines). 100% Black hided. $359.50, May 1-15 Del.
Tyler & Kristina Hills, Colby, KS. 120 Feeder Heifers @ 800#. Blacknose Charolais. 100% Buckskin, Blonde & Gray. 90% are home raised. $360.00, May 4-10 Del.
REGION 1 & 2 FEEDER STEERS & HEIFERS:
Ellison Ranching Co., Elko, NV. 312 Feeder Steers @ 850#. VAC 45, Samson, NHTC, Superior Progressive Genetics, Angus & Angus cross sired by KG Ranch & Sitz Angus bulls (sons of KG Justified, High Regard, Sitz Asset, Upward & Riverbend Good Book) & 44 Farms AI sires. Pred. Black & BWF with a few Red. $376.00, May 18-22 Del.
Ellison Ranching Co., Elko, NV. 312 Feeder Steers @ 850#. VAC 45, Samson, NHTC, Superior Progressive Genetics, Angus & Angus cross sired by KG Ranch & Sitz Angus bulls (sons of KG Justified, High Regard, Sitz Asset, Upward & Riverbend Good Book) & 44 Farms AI sires. Pred. Black & BWF with a few Red. $376.00, May 18-22 Del.
Brady Baan Hofman, Corsica, SD. 130 Feeder Steers @ 930#. VAC 60, Owner Certified Natural Plus, BQA Certified, Out of Black Angus & Angus cross cows by T&E Angus, Bruns Ranch, Black Angus & Black SimAngus bulls. Black hided. No Red hided on load. $370.00, Apr 24-May 8 Del.
Red Path Cattle LLC, Banner, WY. 65 Feeder Heifers @ 750#. VAC 34+, Earth Claims, NHTC, Verified Natural Beef, Veg. Fed Approved, Superior Progressive Genetics, Verified Grassfed, Out of Red Angus cows by reg. Red Angus bulls. 100% Red hided. Replacement quality. $392.50, Sep 24-Oct 1 Del.
Prewitt Land & Livestock, Fairview, MT. 62 Feeder Heifers @ 835#. VAC PRECON, 100% Angus. All BWF. Sired by Sorenson Hereford bulls. Top sort from approx. 100 BWF hfrs. $370.00, May 1-10 Del.
BEEF DAIRY CROSSES:
Keith Martin, Smithsburg, MD. 180 Beef Dairy Cross Steers @ 250#. VAC PRECON, BQA Certified, Out of Holstein cows by Angus bulls. $940.00, Jun 22-Jul 24 Del.
REGION 1 & 2 WEANED CALVES:
AL Feeders & Farms, Axtell, UT. 84 Weaned Str Calves @ 600#. BQA Certified, Angus, Angus cross, Red Angus cross & Charolais cross. Approx. 80% Black hided. $434.00, May 11-20 Del.
AL Feeders & Farms, Axtell, UT. 84 Weaned Hfr Calves @ 600#. BQA Certified, Angus, Angus cross, Red Angus cross & Charolais cross. Approx. 80% Black hided. $407.00, May 11-20 Del.
Esplin Livestock LLC, Mount Carmel, UT. 86 Weaned Hfr Calves @ 570#. VAC 60 & VAC PRECON, Approx. 80-85% Black & BWF, balance Red & Charolais cross. No Hereford. $437.50, Apr 20-30 Del.
REGION 3/4/5/6 WEANED CALVES & CALVES ON COWS:
Cetam LLC, Okeechobee, FL. 145 Weaned Str Calves @ 330#/ 0 Weaned Hfr Calves @ 320# $35.00/CWT Back. VAC 60, Out of English cross & Brahman cross 1st calf hfrs by 100% Angus bulls. Few off colored calves, possibly Smut & dark Red, no more than 10-15 hd. $685.00, May 15-30 Del.
Adams Ranch, Inc., Fort Pierce, FL. 300 Steer Calves @ 350#/ 0 Heifer Calves @ 300# $35.00/CWT Back. VAC 24, Owner Certified Natural, Out of Adams Ranch reputation English cross & Brahman cross 1st calf hfrs by Adams Ranch ABEEF (1/4 Red Angus, 1/4 Gelbvieh & 1/2 Braford) bulls. 1/4 or less Brahman influence. Pred. solid Red, small % RWF. $677.50, May 4-15 Del.
Agricultural Prod. Ent. Inc., Mt. Pleasant, TX. 125 Weaned Str Calves @ 400#. VAC 45, Superior Progressive Genetics, Red Angus, Red Angus cross, some Angus & Angus cross. Some show ear. $615.00, Apr 20-23 Del.
Rollins Ranches, Okeechobee, FL. 220 Steer Calves @ 450#. VAC 24, Superior Verified, CARE Certified, Out of reputation English cross & Brahman cross cows by outstanding Black Angus bulls. May be a few Red Angus strs, if needed. $559.00, May 18-Jun 12 Del.
Gary Taylor, Grapeland, TX. 105 Steer Calves @ 465#/ 0 Heifer Calves @ 465# $25.00/CWT Back. VAC 34+, Superior Verified, AngusLink/Angus Verified, NHTC, Verified Natural Beef, Veg. Fed Approved, Superior Progressive Genetics, BQA Certified, CARE Certified, Out of Black hided Angus & Brangus cross cows by 44 Farms Black Angus bulls. Carrying 1/8 or less Brahman influence. 100% Black hided. 70 day calving window. $570.00, Jun 15-Jul 3 Del.
McManus Farms, Montgomery, LA. 100 Steer Calves @ 500#/ 0 Heifer Calves @ 490# $25.00/CWT Back. VAC 34+, Owner Certified Natural Plus, Superior Progressive Genetics, Out of pred. F1 Braford, Brangus & a few Brahman cross cows by 90% Schiefelbein Angus & 10% 44 Farms Angus bulls. 100% Black & Black Motley Face. $552.50, Jul 25-Aug 10 Del.
Seminole Tribe of Florida, Inc., Okeechobee, FL. 89 Steer Calves @ 550#. VAC 34+, Ranchers Connecting Ranchers, Superior Progressive Genetics, BQA Certified, Out of Brangus cows by NextGen Charolais, Brangus & NextGen Beefmaster bulls. $475.00, Jul 20-31 Del.
Cason Land & Cattle, Coushatta, LA. 93 Steer Calves @ 550#/ 0 Heifer Calves @ 525# $25.00/CWT Back. VAC 34+, Superior Progressive Genetics, Out of Angus cross, Brangus & Brahman cross cows by The Branch Ranch Brangus bulls. Calves will carry up to 3/8 Brahman influence. Approx. 95% Black hided with 1-2 Charolais cross, depending on sort. $522.50, Sep 1-30 Del.
Threeton Farms, Springfield, LA. 80 Steer Calves @ 625#/ 0 Heifer Calves @ 600# $20.00/CWT Back. VAC 34+, Out of crossbred cows by Angus bulls. Approx. 95% Black hided. $452.50, Jul 15-31 Del.
Broken Horn Cattle Co. Tyler Barton, Hope, AR. 160 Steer Calves @ 625#/ 0 Heifer Calves @ 600# $20.00/CWT Back. VAC 34+, Superior Progressive Genetics, Out of F1 Brangus, F1 Braford & Brahman cross cows by Charolais bulls. Will be a few SimAngus sired calves. Calves will carry pred. 1/4 Brahman influence, few up to 3/8. $450.00, Sep 1-15 Del.
Runyon Cattle Co., Ozan, AR. 40 Weaned Str Calves @ 740#/ 29 Weaned Hfr Calves @ 740# $20.00/CWT Back. VAC 45, Out of Angus cross, crossbred & Brangus cows by Balancer bulls. , Jul 13-23 Del.
Richerson Farms, Alexandria, LA. 77 Steer Calves @ 650#/ 0 Heifer Calves @ 630# $20.00/CWT Back. VAC 34, Out of English, Exotic cross & Brahman cross cows by Charolais & Angus bulls. $432.50, Sep 1-15 Del.
JCW Cattle Co., Crockett, TX. 240 Steer Calves @ 650#/ 0 Heifer Calves @ 625# $20.00/CWT Back. VAC 34+, Owner Certified Natural Plus, Superior Progressive Genetics, Out of Angus cross, Brangus cross & Braford cows by 44 Farms & Gardiner Angus bulls. 100% Black hided w/a few Red tinted. $430.00, Aug 17-31 Del.
T.L. Roach Ranch, Clarendon, TX. 117 Steer Calves @ 650#. VAC 24, Superior Progressive Genetics, Out of Northern influence, reputation Black Angus cows by Bradley 3 & Nipp Charolais bulls. 100% Charolais cross. $447.50, May 12-27 Del.
T.L. Roach Ranch, Clarendon, TX. 127 Heifer Calves @ 625#. VAC 24, Superior Progressive Genetics, Out of Northern influence, reputation Black Angus cows by Bradley 3 & Nipp Charolais bulls. 100% Charolais cross. $372.50, May 12-27 Del.
Carrie Allison, Eureka, KS. 76 Weaned Str Calves @ 650#. Superior Progressive Genetics, Out of Angus & Angus cross cows by Ohlde bulls. 100% Black hided. $451.00, Apr 27-May 15 Del.
Rafter Diamond Ranch Kathy Roberts, Grenville, NM. 50 Weaned Str Calves @ 765#. VAC 60, Superior Verified, AngusLink/Angus Verified, NHTC, Superior Progressive Genetics, Other, Out of Black Angus cows by Reverse Rocking R (low PAP tested), Connealy Patent, Express Ranches Confidence Plus & Gardiner bulls. 100% Black hided. ***Product of the USA***. GMS Beef Score 147, Feedlot 139 & Grid 141. $387.00, Apr 27-May 2 Del.
BRED STOCK:
Barry Squires, Carnegie, OK. 48 Bred Heifers @ 1050#. Other, Angus & Angus Plus bred hfrs from top Central TX genetics. Quality sorted by phenotype, with non qualifiers sent to KS feedyard (+$80 grid). Developed on grass to mid 700# with full vet program. AI bred 12/1/25 to indsutry leading ABS Dynamic (BW 68, WW 887, YW 1260, CED +15). Preg checked 4/3/26. Start calving approx. 9/1/26. $4850.00, Apr 20-21 Del.
Curt Akin, Davidson, OK. 20 1st Calf Hfr Pairs @ 1400#. Northern origin 1st calf hfrs (100% Black hided with 2 Black Baldy & 2 Black Motley Face) with Angus calves AI’d by ABS Patriarch bull. Calves born 1/26. Cows EID 840 tagged. Cows & calves in this lot have orange tags. $6000.00, May 1-15 Del.
