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South Dakota Weekly Cattle Auction Summary

Archived Report

2/18/2023

Total Run: 22,562

Market Notes

Compared to last week: Feeder steers steady to 3.00 higher, except 850-950 lbs 1.00 to 4.00 lower. Feeder heifers unevenly steady. Very good demand for all weights of steers and heifers as cattle feeders are feeling very optimistic about the fat cattle market, as it topped at 162.50 this week. The summer and fall months of the Feeder Cattle contracts are very attractive and backgrounders want to get their cattle needs secured to have some cattle to sell during that time frame, which is creating a very active market for those light fleshed cattle to make yearlings of. The temperature rose above freezing, finally, along with rain and made for muddy ground conditions, cattle were carrying quite a bit of tag at times, taking away their eye appeal as they aren't as attractive when they are dirty. Another large storm in the forecast for the entire state for the coming week. Slaughter cows 1.00 to 3.00 higher, bulls steady.

Supply included: 96% Feeder Cattle (61% Steers, 39% Heifers, 0% Bulls); 4% Slaughter Cattle (17% Steers, 50% Heifers, 30% Cows, 3% Bulls). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 81%.

LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 2/6/2023 Last Year Total Receipts: 22,562 37,916 28,773 Feeder Cattle: 21,639(95.9%) 36,122(95.3%) 27,432(95.3%) Slaughter Cattle: 923(4.1%) 1,794(4.7%) 1,341(4.7%)

Feeder Steers

Weight Min Avg Max Approx*
200-300 $--
300-400 221 238 257.5 $835
400-500 219 237 245 $1,068
500-600 211 234 251 $1,287
600-700 $--
700-800 $--

Feeder Heifers

Weight Min Avg Max Approx*
200-300 $--
300-400 216 219 230 $767
400-500 190 213 235 $958
500-600 174 201 209 $1,108
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 $62 $99 $108

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