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Market Notes
Compared to last week, boning type slaughter cows were 5.00 to 6.00 higher, while slaughter bulls were 2.00 to 3.00 lower; there were too few breaking type slaughter cows to establish an adequate market comparison. Feeder cattle were mostly 9.00 to 12.00 lower. Demand was good at lower prices; market activity and buyer interest were active. Offerings of cattle were mostly moderate. Cattle quality was average. Baby calves (15 head) ranged 10.00 to 65.00 per head.
Supply included: 71% Feeder Cattle (31% Steers, 43% Heifers, 26% Bulls); 18% Slaughter Cattle (84% Cows, 16% Bulls); 0% Replacement Cattle (100% Cow-Calf Pairs); 4% Slaughter Sheep/Lambs (6% Wooled, 67% Hair Breeds, 6% Ewes, 22% Bucks); 7% Slaughter Goats (48% Kids, 23% Nannies/Does, 25% Bucks/Billies, 5% Wethers). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 20%. AUCTION This Week Last Reported 1/7/2022 Last Year Total Receipts: 794 767 953 Feeder Cattle: 566(71.3%) 492(64.1%) 643(67.5%) Slaughter Cattle: 143(18.0%) 160(20.9%) 152(15.9%) Replacement Cattle: 1(0.1%) 2(0.3%) 0(0.0%) Slaughter Sheep/Lambs: 31(3.9%) 18(2.3%) 25(2.6%) Slaughter Goats: 53(6.7%) 95(12.4%) 133(14.0%)
Feeder Steers
Weight |
Min |
Avg |
Max |
Approx* |
200-300 |
150 |
163 |
162 |
$407
|
300-400 |
137 |
151 |
166 |
$529
|
400-500 |
132 |
147 |
161 |
$663
|
500-600 |
129 |
138 |
138 |
$762
|
600-700 |
131 |
135 |
140 |
$880
|
700-800 |
|
|
|
$--
|
Feeder Heifers
Weight |
Min |
Avg |
Max |
Approx* |
200-300 |
134 |
140 |
150 |
$350
|
300-400 |
124 |
132 |
142 |
$461
|
400-500 |
126 |
135 |
136 |
$608
|
500-600 |
125 |
133 |
145 |
$729
|
600-700 |
110 |
116 |
124 |
$755
|
700-800 |
100 |
104 |
106 |
$776
|
*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 |
$84 |
$96 |
$103 |
Total Run