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Nebraska Weekly Livestock Auction Summary

Archived Report

4/17/2021

Total Run: 19,919

Market Notes

Compared to last week steers under 700 lbs sold 10.00 to 15.00 higher, 700 to 800 lbs steers sold 2.00 higher and over 800 lbs sold 2.00 to 3.00 lower. Heifers under 700 lbs sold 6.00 to 8.00 higher, 700 to 800 lbs sold 4.00 higher and over 800 lbs sold 1.00 to 4.00 lower. Demand was very good for cattle going to summer grass and for replacement type heifers with moderate to good demand for feedlot placements. Cattle auctions are starting to wrap up for the fall and spring runs with most auctions going to every other week or longer between their next special sales. Rains and snow across the cornhusker state this last week bringing much needed moisture to the sandhills and other areas. If the thermometer wouldn’t dip below freezing it would be beneficial for all outdoor crops. Feedlots traded cash show list a 1.00 higher on live and dressed sales from 123.00-124.00 and 196.00 respectively.

Supply included: 96% Feeder Cattle (53% Steers, 46% Heifers, 0% Bulls); 4% Slaughter Cattle (100% Cows); 0% Replacement Cattle (100% Cow-Calf Pairs). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 71%.

LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 4/5/2021 Last Year Total Receipts: 19,919 17,654 2,360 Feeder Cattle: 19,183(96.3%) 15,802(89.5%) 2,360(100.0%) Slaughter Cattle: 726(3.6%) 1,293(7.3%) 0(0.0%) Replacement Cattle: 10(0.1%) 559(3.2%) 0(0.0%)

Feeder Steers

Weight Min Avg Max Approx*
200-300 $--
300-400 197 209 218 $731
400-500 182 195 211 $876
500-600 155.5 182 198 $999
600-700 145 171 189 $1,115
700-800 133 151 163.5 $1,130

Feeder Heifers

Weight Min Avg Max Approx*
200-300 $--
300-400 170.5 179 188 $627
400-500 153 170 187.5 $763
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 $ $ $

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