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Archived Report
12/15/2022
Total Run: 4,956
Market Notes
Compared to last week, feeder steers 550 lb to 950 lb sold 4.00 to 6.00 higher. Steer calves 400 lb to 550 lb sold 7.00 to 10.00 higher, however fancy weaned and vaccinated calves sold up to 20.00 higher. Not enough feeder heifers 750 lb to 900 lb for a market test, however a higher trend was noted. Heifer calves 400 lb to 750 lb sold 4.00 to 6.00 higher. Demand was good. Slaughter cows sold 3.00 to 5.00 lower. Slaughter bulls sold steady.
Supply included: 94% Feeder Cattle (67% Steers, 32% Heifers, 1% Bulls); 4% Slaughter Cattle (86% Cows, 14% Bulls); 1% Replacement Cattle (83% Stock Cows, 15% Bred Cows, 2% Cow-Calf Pairs). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 60%. AUCTION This Week Last Reported 12/8/2022 Last Year Total Receipts: 4,956 2,475 4,818 Feeder Cattle: 4,671(94.2%) 2,137(86.3%) 4,528(94.0%) Slaughter Cattle: 220(4.4%) 326(13.2%) 284(5.9%) Replacement Cattle: 65(1.3%) 12(0.5%) 6(0.1%)
Feeder Steers
Weight |
Min |
Avg |
Max |
Approx* |
200-300 |
|
|
|
$--
|
300-400 |
202 |
243 |
266 |
$849
|
400-500 |
203 |
241 |
254 |
$1,083
|
500-600 |
192 |
214 |
235 |
$1,176
|
600-700 |
180.5 |
194 |
207 |
$1,259
|
700-800 |
175.5 |
185 |
186.5 |
$1,384
|
Feeder Heifers
Weight |
Min |
Avg |
Max |
Approx* |
200-300 |
186 |
186 |
0.0000 |
$465
|
300-400 |
185 |
195 |
203 |
$683
|
400-500 |
182 |
193 |
203.5 |
$868
|
500-600 |
176.25 |
187 |
199.5 |
$1,029
|
600-700 |
170 |
181 |
185 |
$1,178
|
700-800 |
150 |
172 |
174 |
$1,287
|
*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 |
$71 |
$86 |
$100 |
Total Run