South Dakota Weekly Cattle Auction Summary
Most Recent Report
1/15/2022
Total Run: 39,744
Market Notes
Compared to last week: Feeder steers steady to 4.00 lower, instances to 5.00 lower on 800-850 lbs. Feeder heifers 1.00 to 4.00 lower. Very good demand still remains for all weights of steers and heifers, yet cattle feeders were not willing to chase the market as the cash fed cattle market, and the Live Cattle futures, have trouble holding at the 140.00 level. The light weight cattle to make yearlings of continue to be the most highly sought after, as with each passing week the availability becomes more limited. A winter storm on Friday caused some consignors to cancel and caused issues with some buyers getting the trucks they needed to haul the loads they would like to buy. Slaughter cows 1.00 to 3.00 higher, bulls 5.00 higher.Supply included: 95% Feeder Cattle (60% Steers, 40% Heifers, 0% Bulls); 5% Slaughter Cattle (52% Steers, 6% Dairy Steers, 23% Heifers, 18% Cows, 2% Bulls). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 74%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 1/3/2022 Last Year Total Receipts: 39,744 33,688 33,327 Feeder Cattle: 37,762(95.0%) 32,294(95.9%) 30,411(91.3%) Slaughter Cattle: 1,982(5.0%) 1,394(4.1%) 2,916(8.7%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | $-- | |||
| 300-400 | 212 | 223 | 240 | $781 |
| 400-500 | 207 | 218 | 232 | $981 |
| 500-600 | $-- | |||
| 600-700 | $-- | |||
| 700-800 | $-- |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | $-- | |||
| 300-400 | 191 | 204 | 250 | $712 |
| 400-500 | 170 | 189 | 202 | $850 |
| 500-600 | $-- | |||
| 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 | $46 | $85 | $104 |