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Winter Livestock

Archived Report

5/12/2022

Total Run: 4,306

Market Notes

Compared to last week, feeder steers 600 lb to 850 lb sold 2.00 to 5.00 higher. Steers 850 lb to 1050 lb sold 6.00 to 8.00 lower. Feeder heifers 600 lb to 950 lb sold 9.00 to 12.00 higher with the most advance on heifers over 850 lb. Not enough steer and heifer calves 400 lb to 600 lb for a market test, however a lower trend was noted. Demand was good. Slaughter cows sold steady. Slaughter bulls sold 7.00 to 8.00 lower.

Supply included: 86% Feeder Cattle (31% Steers, 68% Heifers, 1% Bulls); 13% Slaughter Cattle (91% Cows, 9% Bulls); 1% Replacement Cattle (12% Bred Cows, 85% Cow-Calf Pairs, 3% Heifer Pairs). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 96%. AUCTION This Week Last Reported 5/5/2022 Last Year Total Receipts: 4,306 2,179 3,208 Feeder Cattle: 3,704(86.0%) 1,858(85.3%) 2,739(85.4%) Slaughter Cattle: 568(13.2%) 306(14.0%) 416(13.0%) Replacement Cattle: 34(0.8%) 15(0.7%) 53(1.7%)

Feeder Steers

Weight Min Avg Max Approx*
200-300 $--
300-400 193 193 0.0000 $676
400-500 173 185 180.5 $834
500-600 179 179 180.5 $985
600-700 166 169 176 $1,095
700-800 156 165 176 $1,240

Feeder Heifers

Weight Min Avg Max Approx*
200-300 $--
300-400 171 175 181 $614
400-500 156 159 160 $714
500-600 146 171 149 $938
600-700 162 171 170.5 $1,114
700-800 141 152 162 $1,139

*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 $81 $96 $104

Total Run

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Location


Pratt, Kansas