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Market Notes
Compared to last week: Steers were too lightly tested to develop any market trend. Heifers were too lightly tested to develop a full market comparison; however slightly higher undertones were noticed on heifers under 800 lbs. Market activity was mostly moderate this week. Weigh up cows sold on mostly light to moderate demand and offerings. Slaughter cows sold mostly 2.00-3.00 lower on lean and boning cows. Feeding cows sold mostly 1.00-2.00 higher. Slaughter bulls sold mostly 5.00-7.00 lower.
Supply included: 51% Feeder Cattle (21% Steers, 69% Heifers, 11% Bulls); 42% Slaughter Cattle (83% Cows, 17% Bulls); 7% Replacement Cattle (100% Stock Cows). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 75%. AUCTION This Week Last Reported 9/15/2022 Last Year Total Receipts: 908 815 5,488 Feeder Cattle: 465(51.2%) 506(62.1%) 4,513(82.2%) Slaughter Cattle: 383(42.2%) 270(33.1%) 773(14.1%) Replacement Cattle: 60(6.6%) 39(4.8%) 202(3.7%)
Feeder Steers
Weight |
Min |
Avg |
Max |
Approx* |
200-300 |
|
|
|
$--
|
300-400 |
232.5 |
241 |
0.0000 |
$842
|
400-500 |
205 |
208 |
0.0000 |
$934
|
500-600 |
196 |
198 |
0.0000 |
$1,090
|
600-700 |
181 |
190 |
192.5 |
$1,235
|
700-800 |
192 |
192 |
182 |
$1,440
|
Feeder Heifers
Weight |
Min |
Avg |
Max |
Approx* |
200-300 |
|
|
|
$--
|
300-400 |
190 |
190 |
0.0000 |
$665
|
400-500 |
182 |
189 |
190 |
$849
|
500-600 |
174 |
174 |
190 |
$957
|
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 |
$84 |
$90 |
$102 |
Total Run