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Market Notes
Compared to last week, boning type slaughter cows were 1.00 to 2.00 higher and slaughter bulls were 4.00 to 5.00 higher; there were too few breaking type slaughter cows to establish an adequate market comparison. Feeder steers were mostly 1.00 to 4.00 higher; feeder heifers, 400-550 lbs., were 1.00 to 3.00 higher, while 550-700 lbs. were mostly 1.00 to 2.00 lower; feeder bulls were mostly 1.00 to 5.00 higher. Demand, market activity, and buyer interest were moderate. Offerings of cattle were mostly moderate. Cattle quality was average. Baby calves (8 head) ranged 10.00 to 45.00 per head.
Supply included: 75% Feeder Cattle (21% Steers, 44% Heifers, 36% Bulls); 14% Slaughter Cattle (87% Cows, 13% Bulls); 1% Slaughter Sheep/Lambs (38% Hair Breeds, 63% Ewes); 9% Slaughter Goats (70% Kids, 19% Nannies/Does, 7% Bucks/Billies, 4% Wethers). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 22%. Also Reported: Feeder Cattle - Steers - Medium and Large 1-2 (Per Cwt/Actual Wt) Head 5 Wt Range 405-440 Avg Wt 425 Price Range 157.00-164.00 Avg Price 160.40 AUCTION This Week Last Reported 10/1/2021 Last Year Total Receipts: 748 1,102 1,041 Feeder Cattle: 563(75.3%) 750(68.1%) 811(77.9%) Slaughter Cattle: 108(14.4%) 142(12.9%) 87(8.4%) Replacement Cattle: 0(0.0%) 1(0.1%) 1(0.1%) Slaughter Sheep/Lambs: 8(1.1%) 99(9.0%) 49(4.7%) Slaughter Goats: 69(9.2%) 110(10.0%) 93(8.9%)
Feeder Steers
Weight |
Min |
Avg |
Max |
Approx* |
200-300 |
156 |
158 |
160 |
$395
|
300-400 |
136 |
142 |
147 |
$497
|
400-500 |
138 |
142 |
149 |
$638
|
500-600 |
126 |
134 |
142 |
$736
|
600-700 |
130 |
132 |
134 |
$856
|
700-800 |
|
|
|
$--
|
Feeder Heifers
Weight |
Min |
Avg |
Max |
Approx* |
200-300 |
138 |
146 |
152 |
$365
|
300-400 |
127 |
133 |
139 |
$465
|
400-500 |
124 |
130 |
137 |
$586
|
500-600 |
117 |
125 |
130 |
$689
|
600-700 |
103 |
117 |
124 |
$761
|
700-800 |
98 |
100 |
101 |
$748
|
*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 |
$76 |
$92 |
$97 |
Total Run