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Shipshewana Livestock Auction

Most Recent Report

7/5/2023

Total Run: 983

Market Notes

Compared to last week, slaughter steers were mostly steady to 1.00 higher. Holstein slaughter steers were mostly steady. Slaughter heifers were 7.00 higher and slaughter Holstein heifers were trending higher based on a limited comparison. Slaughter bulls were mostly steady to 2.00 lower based on a limited comparison. Slaughter cows were mostly steady to 3.00 higher.

Supply included: 44% Slaughter Cattle (9% Steers, 19% Dairy Steers, 11% Heifers, 57% Cows, 3% Bulls, 2% Dairy Heifers); 19% Replacement Dairy Cattle (96% Baby Bull Calves, 4% Baby Heifer Calves); 26% Slaughter Sheep/Lambs (89% Wooled & Shorn, 10% Ewes, 1% Bucks); 11% Slaughter Goats (58% Kids, 39% Nannies/Does, 3% Bucks/Billies). AUCTION This Week Last Reported 6/28/2023 Last Year Total Receipts: 983 1,422 522 Slaughter Cattle: 437(44.5%) 651(45.8%) 522(100.0%) Replacement Dairy Cattle: 185(18.8%) 54(3.8%) 0(0.0%) Slaughter Sheep/Lambs: 252(25.6%) 557(39.2%) 0(0.0%) Slaughter Goats: 109(11.1%) 160(11.3%) 0(0.0%)

Feeder Steers

Weight Min Avg Max Approx*
200-300 $--
300-400 $--
400-500 $--
500-600 $--
600-700 $--
700-800 $--

Feeder Heifers

Weight Min Avg Max Approx*
200-300 $--
300-400 $--
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 $105 $121 $139

Total Run