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Nebraska Weekly Livestock Auction Summary

Archived Report

7/30/2022

Total Run: 14,638

Market Notes

Compared to last week calves under 600 lbs sold 15.00 to 20.00 higher, 600 to 700 lbs sold 4.00 higher, 700 to 900 lbs unevenly steady and over 900 lbs sold 3.00 higher on a heavy test. Heifers under 700 lbs sold 10.00 higher, over 700 lbs sold 2.00 to 6.00 higher. Demand was good for all offerings. Bawling spring calves with only branding shots continue to hit the market in the SW areas of the state as their pastures are brown and very short. Most of these calve are selling two to three months earlier than normal and pay weights a lot lighter than a typical year. Nebraska slaughter cattle slipped back a tick as lives sales sold with live sales trending 1.00 to 5.50 lower at mostly 138.00 and dressed sales 2.00 lower at 225.00. Spotting rains showers across the state along with hail and strong winds in some areas. A nice cool down prevailed with hot temperatures in next weeks forecast.

Supply included: 99% Feeder Cattle (56% Steers, 44% Heifers); 1% Slaughter Cattle (100% Cows). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 83%.

LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 7/18/2022 Last Year Total Receipts: 14,638 6,708 5,822 Feeder Cattle: 14,440(98.6%) 6,231(92.9%) 5,517(94.8%) Slaughter Cattle: 198(1.4%) 477(7.1%) 305(5.2%)

Feeder Steers

Weight Min Avg Max Approx*
200-300 254 255 255 $636
300-400 241 262 274 $918
400-500 227 244 256 $1,097
500-600 205 230 247.5 $1,262
600-700 180 211 225 $1,370
700-800 $--

Feeder Heifers

Weight Min Avg Max Approx*
200-300 213 230 239 $576
300-400 199 228 257.5 $799
400-500 188 213 232 $958
500-600 174.5 206 216.5 $1,133
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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