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Winter Livestock

Archived Report

5/18/2023

Total Run: 2,125

Market Notes

Compared to last week, feeder steers 500 lb to 925 lb sold 3.00 to 4.00 higher, however thin fleshed and fancy steers sold up to 12.00 higher. Approximately 5 loads of fancy 850 lb steers sold for 219.75 which would be 15.00 higher. Feeder heifers 500 lb to 825 lb sold steady to 2.00 higher, however thin fleshed heifers sold 5.00 to 7.00 higher. Not enough steers and heifers under 500 lb for a market test. Demand was good. Slaughter cows and bulls sold 5.00 to 6.00 higher. One high yielding bull sold for 143.

Supply included: 80% Feeder Cattle (64% Steers, 35% Heifers, 2% Bulls); 17% Slaughter Cattle (90% Cows, 10% Bulls); 3% Replacement Cattle (27% Stock Cows, 15% Bred Cows, 53% Cow-Calf Pairs, 5% Heifer Pairs). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 85%. AUCTION This Week Last Reported 5/11/2023 Last Year Total Receipts: 2,125 2,178 4,235 Feeder Cattle: 1,706(80.3%) 1,557(71.5%) 3,748(88.5%) Slaughter Cattle: 361(17.0%) 526(24.2%) 451(10.6%) Replacement Cattle: 58(2.7%) 95(4.4%) 36(0.9%)

Feeder Steers

Weight Min Avg Max Approx*
200-300 $--
300-400 318 318 0.0000 $1,113
400-500 $--
500-600 $--
600-700 $--
700-800 $--

Feeder Heifers

Weight Min Avg Max Approx*
200-300 $--
300-400 256 259 0.0000 $907
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 $96 $123 $143

Total Run

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Location


Pratt, Kansas