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Archived Report
3/8/2021
Total Run: 1,843
Market Notes
Compared to last week, slaughter cattle were 2.00 to 4.00 lower. Feeder steers were mostly 2.00 to 6.00 higher; heifers mostly steady to 5.00 higher; and feeder bulls were 1.00 to 3.00 higher, some 9.00 to 11.00 higher. Demand was good; market activity and buyer interest were active. Offerings of cattle were very heavy. Cattle quality was attractive. Baby calves ranged 20.00 to 50.00 per head.
Supply included: 85% Feeder Cattle (25% Steers, 2% Dairy Steers, 43% Heifers, 29% Bulls, 0% Dairy Heifers); 14% Slaughter Cattle (90% Cows, 10% Bulls); 2% Replacement Cattle (83% Bred Cows, 17% Cow-Calf Pairs). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 17%. AUCTION This Week Last Reported 3/1/2021 Last Year Total Receipts: 1,843 753 1,391 Feeder Cattle: 1,558(84.5%) 532(70.7%) 1,111(79.9%) Slaughter Cattle: 250(13.6%) 191(25.4%) 265(19.1%) Replacement Cattle: 35(1.9%) 30(4.0%) 15(1.1%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight |
Min |
Avg |
Max |
Approx* |
| 200-300 |
145 |
159 |
170 |
$399
|
| 300-400 |
130 |
161 |
172 |
$564
|
| 400-500 |
147 |
157 |
169 |
$704
|
| 500-600 |
135 |
142 |
153 |
$783
|
| 600-700 |
129 |
138 |
144 |
$895
|
| 700-800 |
119 |
122 |
125 |
$913
|
Feeder Heifers
| Weight |
Min |
Avg |
Max |
Approx* |
| 200-300 |
130 |
136 |
155 |
$339
|
| 300-400 |
122.5 |
137 |
149 |
$481
|
| 400-500 |
122 |
134 |
145 |
$604
|
| 500-600 |
118 |
125 |
134 |
$689
|
| 600-700 |
114 |
120 |
124 |
$780
|
| 700-800 |
114.5 |
115 |
118 |
$865
|
*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 |
$80 |
$90 |
Total Run
