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Market Notes
Compared to last week no trends available this week due to limited comparable sales. Heavy offering of average to good quality cattle with active buyer participation. Light demand for cattle with excessive hair.
Supply included: 90% Feeder Cattle (51% Steers, 45% Heifers, 4% Bulls); 6% Slaughter Cattle (98% Cows, 3% Bulls); 0% Replacement Cattle (33% Stock Cows, 67% Bred Cows); 3% Slaughter Hogs (19% Barrows & Gilts, 81% Sows). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 25%. AUCTION This Week Last Reported 8/31/2021 Last Year Total Receipts: 915 253 881 Feeder Cattle: 825(90.2%) 178(70.4%) 811(92.1%) Slaughter Cattle: 57(6.2%) 21(8.3%) 33(3.7%) Replacement Cattle: 3(0.3%) 1(0.4%) 2(0.2%) Slaughter Hogs: 30(3.3%) 53(20.9%) 27(3.1%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight |
Min |
Avg |
Max |
Approx* |
| 200-300 |
150 |
150 |
0.0000 |
$375
|
| 300-400 |
162.5 |
169 |
0.0000 |
$590
|
| 400-500 |
164.5 |
165 |
0.0000 |
$740
|
| 500-600 |
141 |
144 |
144.5 |
$791
|
| 600-700 |
128.25 |
133 |
135.5 |
$863
|
| 700-800 |
127.5 |
131 |
132 |
$986
|
Feeder Heifers
| Weight |
Min |
Avg |
Max |
Approx* |
| 200-300 |
|
|
|
$--
|
| 300-400 |
135 |
139 |
140 |
$488
|
| 400-500 |
135 |
136 |
139 |
$611
|
| 500-600 |
125 |
133 |
133 |
$731
|
| 600-700 |
|
|
|
$--
|
| 700-800 |
124.5 |
125 |
133 |
$934
|
*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 |
$80 |
$80 |
$0 |
