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Market Notes
Compared to last week, boning type slaughter cows were 2.00 to 3.00 higher, while breaking type slaughter cows were steady to 1.00 lower on a fairly light test and slaughter bulls were 3.00 to 4.00 lower on a light test. Feeder steers and bulls were mostly 1.00 to 6.00 higher, while heifers were unevenly steady. Demand was moderate; market activity and buyer interest were moderate. Offerings of cattle were moderate. Cattle quality was mostly average. Baby calves ranged 5.00 to 20.00 per head.
Supply included: 75% Feeder Cattle (28% Steers, 45% Heifers, 27% Bulls); 23% Slaughter Cattle (93% Cows, 7% Bulls); 2% Replacement Cattle (5% Stock Cows, 37% Bred Cows, 53% Cow-Calf Pairs, 5% Bulls). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 18%. AUCTION This Week Last Reported 7/19/2021 Last Year Total Receipts: 989 688 730 Feeder Cattle: 743(75.1%) 493(71.7%) 543(74.4%) Slaughter Cattle: 224(22.6%) 177(25.7%) 172(23.6%) Replacement Cattle: 22(2.2%) 18(2.6%) 15(2.1%)
Feeder Steers
Weight |
Min |
Avg |
Max |
Approx* |
200-300 |
150 |
154 |
162.5 |
$386
|
300-400 |
146 |
156 |
177.5 |
$547
|
400-500 |
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$--
|
500-600 |
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$--
|
600-700 |
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$--
|
700-800 |
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$--
|
Feeder Heifers
Weight |
Min |
Avg |
Max |
Approx* |
200-300 |
130 |
134 |
137.5 |
$334
|
300-400 |
130 |
137 |
139 |
$478
|
400-500 |
124 |
129 |
137 |
$582
|
500-600 |
120 |
127 |
132 |
$698
|
600-700 |
118 |
123 |
129 |
$799
|
700-800 |
117 |
121 |
124 |
$904
|
*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 |
$93 |
$95 |
$98 |
Total Run