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Archived Report

12/8/2022

Total Run: 2,984

Market Notes

Compared to last week: Feeder steers and heifers traded firm to 3.00 higher. Heifer calves traded 3.00 to 6.00 higher. Not enough comparable sales on steer calves to call a trend, but a lower undertone was noted. Slaughter cows and bulls traded mostly 3.00 to 5.00 lower. Trading activity was moderate to active on moderate to good demand.

Supply included: 62% Feeder Cattle (65% Steers, 34% Heifers, 1% Bulls); 36% Slaughter Cattle (98% Cows, 2% Bulls); 2% Replacement Cattle (17% Stock Cows, 17% Bred Cows, 67% Cow-Calf Pairs). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 52%. AUCTION This Week Last Reported 12/1/2022 Last Year Total Receipts: 2,984 2,945 4,497 Feeder Cattle: 1,841(61.7%) 2,314(78.6%) 3,662(81.4%) Slaughter Cattle: 1,071(35.9%) 624(21.2%) 835(18.6%) Replacement Cattle: 72(2.4%) 7(0.2%) 0(0.0%)

Feeder Steers

Weight Min Avg Max Approx*
200-300 257 257 0.0000 $643
300-400 216 216 0.0000 $756
400-500 184 197 221 $887
500-600 170 196 209 $1,076
600-700 160 184 189 $1,199
700-800 159.5 164 171 $1,233

Feeder Heifers

Weight Min Avg Max Approx*
200-300 $--
300-400 180 191 200 $668
400-500 170 189 200 $849
500-600 174.5 181 190 $994
600-700 158.5 169 186 $1,096
700-800 167.5 168 186 $1,256

*Approx is the middle weight of the weight group multiplied by the mid point of the high and low for the group. It's meant as a quick method to see what cattle of that weight class are bringing per head.

Cows & Bulls

Type Min Avg Max
Slaughter Bulls $82 $87 $91

Total Run

2022-12-01
2022-12-15
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Location

Dalhart, Texas