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South Dakota Weekly Cattle Auction Summary

Archived Report

8/28/2021

Total Run: 19,545

Market Notes

Compared to last week: Steer calves steady to 4.00 higher, except 350-450 lbs 8.00 to 12.00 higher, heifer calves steady to 5.00 higher. Yearling feeder steers steady to 3.00 higher, yearling heifers steady to 4.00 higher. Very good demand for the good sized offering of spring born calves, there is much interest in buying these light calves in spite of it being 2-3 months earlier than when most cattle feeders are willing to take on a bawling calf. There are many more challenges to starting these calves but there are many cattle feeders ready to take them on. With the Apr Live Cattle contract at 140.00 there is much hope for the fat market in the future, this fact is really helping to support the feeder market. The supply of yearlings off grass is already starting to dwindle as so many have been forced off grass and sold already. Slaughter cows steady, bulls 5.00 lower.

Supply included: 92% Feeder Cattle (49% Steers, 51% Heifers, 0% Bulls); 8% Slaughter Cattle (44% Steers, 4% Dairy Steers, 30% Heifers, 20% Cows, 3% Bulls). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 86%.

LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 8/16/2021 Last Year Total Receipts: 19,545 13,811 9,292 Feeder Cattle: 17,902(91.6%) 12,091(87.5%) 8,193(88.2%) Slaughter Cattle: 1,643(8.4%) 1,720(12.5%) 1,099(11.8%)

Feeder Steers

Weight Min Avg Max Approx*
200-300 210 229 240 $571
300-400 209 231 246 $809
400-500 170 207 225.5 $933
500-600 175 190 199 $1,043
600-700 162 173 187.5 $1,126
700-800 151 168 176 $1,262

Feeder Heifers

Weight Min Avg Max Approx*
200-300 186 219 249 $549
300-400 176 206 217 $720
400-500 166 190 206 $854
500-600 154 169 178 $928
600-700 144 163 168 $1,062
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 $60 $84 $95

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