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Archived Report

1/6/2023

Total Run: 1,571

Market Notes

Compared to last week: There were not enough fair comparisons from last weeks light run in feeder cattle to establish a trend. However, on a strong supply of value added and weaned cattle demand was very strong most classes of feeders and there for were trending much higher than the previous week. Many of the classes of feeders hit levels that have not been seen in a long time. Slaughter cows and bulls were both steady to 4.00 higher. Over all, supply was heavy and demand was very strong with a large buyer attendence that helped push prices higher.

Supply included: 93% Feeder Cattle (43% Steers, 45% Heifers, 12% Bulls); 4% Slaughter Cattle (78% Cows, 22% Bulls); 3% Replacement Cattle (11% Stock Cows, 75% Bred Cows, 14% Cow-Calf Pairs). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 31%. AUCTION This Week Last Reported 12/16/2022 Last Year Total Receipts: 1,571 724 0 Feeder Cattle: 1,457(92.7%) 604(83.4%) 0(0.0%) Slaughter Cattle: 70(4.5%) 100(13.8%) 0(0.0%) Replacement Cattle: 44(2.8%) 20(2.8%) 0(0.0%)

Feeder Steers

Weight Min Avg Max Approx*
200-300 215 220 225 $550
300-400 187.5 216 225 $755
400-500 180 225 255 $1,013
500-600 161 212 229 $1,163
600-700 159 176 190 $1,144
700-800 142.5 168 175 $1,258

Feeder Heifers

Weight Min Avg Max Approx*
200-300 $--
300-400 140 207 219 $725
400-500 151 171 189 $772
500-600 150 185 197 $1,018
600-700 147.5 149 151 $970
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 $93 $103 $109

Total Run

2022-12-30
2023-01-13
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Location

Ash Flat, Arkansas