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Winter Livestock

Archived Report

5/3/2023

Total Run: 2,202

Market Notes

Compared to last week, feeder steers 700 lb to 950 lb sold steady to 2.00 higher. Steers 500 lb to 700 lb sold 6.00 to 8.00 higher. Feeder heifers 700 lb to 850 lb sold 2.00 to 4.00 lower. Heifers 500 lb to 700 lb sold 6.00 to 8.00 higher. Steer and heifer calves 400 lb to 500 lb sold 10.00 to 12.00 higher, however thin fleshed calves sold up to 20.00 higher. Demand was good. Slaughter cows and bulls sold 3.00 to 4.00 lower.

Supply included: 87% Feeder Cattle (40% Steers, 59% Heifers, 1% Bulls); 12% Slaughter Cattle (86% Cows, 14% Bulls); 2% Replacement Cattle (27% Stock Cows, 27% Bred Cows, 3% Bred Heifers, 42% Cow-Calf Pairs). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 73%. AUCTION This Week Last Reported 4/26/2023 Last Year Total Receipts: 2,202 1,658 2,433 Feeder Cattle: 1,912(86.8%) 1,250(75.4%) 1,962(80.6%) Slaughter Cattle: 256(11.6%) 367(22.1%) 450(18.5%) Replacement Cattle: 34(1.5%) 41(2.5%) 21(0.9%)

Feeder Steers

Weight Min Avg Max Approx*
200-300 $--
300-400 262.5 275 280 $961
400-500 $--
500-600 $--
600-700 $--
700-800 $--

Feeder Heifers

Weight Min Avg Max Approx*
200-300 $--
300-400 251 261 260 $912
400-500 $--
500-600 $--
600-700 $--
700-800 $--

*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 $94 $112 $122

Total Run

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Location


Dodge City, Kansas