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Market Notes
Compared to two weeks ago, slaughter cattle were 4.00 to 7.00 higher. Feeder steers and bulls were unevenly steady, while heifers were mostly 2.00 to 6.00 higher. Demand was moderate; market activity and buyer interest were moderate. Offerings of cattle were fairly light. Cattle quality was average. Baby calves ranged 22.50 to 37.50 per head.
Supply included: 65% Feeder Cattle (21% Steers, 43% Heifers, 36% Bulls); 34% Slaughter Cattle (91% Cows, 9% Bulls); 1% Replacement Cattle (100% Cow-Calf Pairs). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 28%. AUCTION This Week Last Reported 1/10/2022 Last Year Total Receipts: 635 760 966 Feeder Cattle: 415(65.4%) 465(61.2%) 719(74.4%) Slaughter Cattle: 215(33.9%) 285(37.5%) 207(21.4%) Replacement Cattle: 5(0.8%) 10(1.3%) 40(4.1%)
Feeder Steers
Weight |
Min |
Avg |
Max |
Approx* |
200-300 |
160 |
164 |
169 |
$410
|
300-400 |
151 |
161 |
174 |
$562
|
400-500 |
150 |
156 |
164 |
$702
|
500-600 |
148 |
153 |
157 |
$841
|
600-700 |
140 |
142 |
144 |
$923
|
700-800 |
|
|
|
$--
|
Feeder Heifers
Weight |
Min |
Avg |
Max |
Approx* |
200-300 |
|
|
|
$--
|
300-400 |
132 |
132 |
132.5 |
$463
|
400-500 |
128 |
135 |
141 |
$607
|
500-600 |
126 |
130 |
136 |
$716
|
600-700 |
125 |
127 |
131 |
$828
|
700-800 |
117 |
119 |
120 |
$892
|
*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 |
$83 |
$99 |
$104 |
Total Run