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Archived Report
7/8/2021
Total Run: 2,332
Market Notes
Compared to last week: Feeder steers and heifers were too lightly tested either this week or last to develop an accurate market trend, however steady to higher undertones were noticed on both steers and heifers. Quality this week was mostly average to attractive. Several sets of cattle were coming off grass and were in light flesh. Demand for feeder cattle was mostly moderate to good on light offerings. Market activity was mostly moderate to active. Weight up cows sold on moderate to good demand. Demand following the holiday remains mostly good for feeding cows as both packers and feeding buyers showed good demand for offerings. The last sale took place three weeks ago so comparisons on cows is difficult. Feeding cows sold mostly steady to weak. Slaughter cows sold fully steady on breaking cows, boning and lean cows sold mostly 1.00-2.00 lower. Slaughter bulls sold mostly 2.00-4.00 lower. Cow quality was mostly average to attractive this week, however quality was not as attractive overall compared to last sale. Cows were pushing heavy amounts of fill this sale as temperatures soared into the upper 90's to low 100's. Packers continue to purchase the majority of the cow offering to feed as cow supplies remain large due to drought conditions. Young age cows suitable to feed or rebreed sold mostly 3.00-5.00 lower on a drastically lower quality offering. Demand for this class of cattle has lightened as it is getting too late in the season to breed for spring calves.
Supply included: 36% Feeder Cattle (51% Steers, 43% Heifers, 6% Bulls); 43% Slaughter Cattle (82% Cows, 18% Bulls); 21% Replacement Cattle (50% Stock Cows, 23% Bred Cows, 26% Cow-Calf Pairs, 2% Heifer Pairs). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 91%. AUCTION This Week Last Reported 6/17/2021 Last Year Total Receipts: 2,332 1,313 0 Feeder Cattle: 840(36.0%) 614(46.8%) 0(0.0%) Slaughter Cattle: 1,004(43.1%) 501(38.2%) 0(0.0%) Replacement Cattle: 488(20.9%) 198(15.1%) 0(0.0%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight |
Min |
Avg |
Max |
Approx* |
| 200-300 |
|
|
|
$--
|
| 300-400 |
180 |
180 |
0.0000 |
$630
|
| 400-500 |
168 |
168 |
0.0000 |
$756
|
| 500-600 |
178 |
181 |
186 |
$997
|
| 600-700 |
175 |
176 |
186 |
$1,143
|
| 700-800 |
149 |
164 |
166 |
$1,231
|
Feeder Heifers
| Weight |
Min |
Avg |
Max |
Approx* |
| 200-300 |
|
|
|
$--
|
| 300-400 |
|
|
|
$--
|
| 400-500 |
|
|
|
$--
|
| 500-600 |
|
|
|
$--
|
| 600-700 |
147 |
154 |
157 |
$1,000
|
| 700-800 |
141.5 |
146 |
147 |
$1,095
|
*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 |
$ |
$ |
$ |
Total Run
