Nebraska Weekly Livestock Auction Summary
Archived Report
4/23/2022
Total Run: 13,230
Market Notes
Compared to last week: Feeder steers under 500 lbs sold steady, 500 - 650 lbs sold 3.00 to 7.00 lower, and over 650 lbs sold mostly 2.00 to 4.00 higher. Heifers under 600 lbs sold unevenly, from 4.00 lower to 2.00 higher. Heifers 600 - 850 lbs sold firm, and heifers over 850 lbs sold weak. Buyer demand ranged from moderate to good throughout auction markets.Supply included: 89% Feeder Cattle (54% Steers, 46% Heifers, 1% Bulls); 6% Slaughter Cattle (100% Cows); 4% Replacement Cattle (88% Bred Cows, 9% Bred Heifers, 2% Cow-Calf Pairs, 1% Heifer Pairs). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 67%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 4/11/2022 Last Year Total Receipts: 13,230 11,065 9,677 Feeder Cattle: 11,821(89.3%) 10,016(90.5%) 8,865(91.6%) Slaughter Cattle: 833(6.3%) 1,012(9.1%) 642(6.6%) Replacement Cattle: 576(4.4%) 37(0.3%) 170(1.8%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | $-- | |||
| 300-400 | 207 | 220 | 228 | $772 |
| 400-500 | 171 | 209 | 224 | $942 |
| 500-600 | 169 | 195 | 217 | $1,072 |
| 600-700 | 160 | 184 | 196.5 | $1,194 |
| 700-800 | 155 | 171 | 183.75 | $1,281 |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | $-- | |||
| 300-400 | 155 | 191 | 199.76 | $669 |
| 400-500 | 151 | 181 | 194 | $813 |
| 500-600 | 150.5 | 174 | 188.5 | $956 |
| 600-700 | 146 | 163 | 177 | $1,059 |
| 700-800 | 133 | 154 | 167 | $1,158 |
*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 | $ | $ | $ |