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Market Notes
Compared to last week, slaughter cows were 2.00 to 4.00 higher and slaughter bulls were 6.00 higher. Feeder steers and bulls were mostly 4.00 to 6.00 higher, while heifers were mostly steady to 4.00 lower. Demand, market activity, and buyer interest were moderate. Offerings of cattle were light due to inclement weather over the weekend. Cattle quality was mostly average.
Supply included: 66% Feeder Cattle (9% Steers, 5% Dairy Steers, 33% Heifers, 50% Bulls, 3% Dairy Heifers); 30% Slaughter Cattle (85% Cows, 15% Bulls); 3% Replacement Cattle (7% Stock Cows, 47% Bred Cows, 47% Cow-Calf Pairs). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 12%. AUCTION This Week Last Reported 5/2/2022 Last Year Total Receipts: 473 1,068 874 Feeder Cattle: 313(66.2%) 807(75.6%) 668(76.4%) Slaughter Cattle: 144(30.4%) 18(1.7%) 171(19.6%) Replacement Cattle: 16(3.4%) 243(22.8%) 35(4.0%)
Feeder Steers
Weight |
Min |
Avg |
Max |
Approx* |
200-300 |
|
|
|
$--
|
300-400 |
|
|
|
$--
|
400-500 |
157.5 |
170 |
180 |
$766
|
500-600 |
160 |
167 |
162 |
$917
|
600-700 |
161 |
164 |
168 |
$1,063
|
700-800 |
|
|
|
$--
|
Feeder Heifers
Weight |
Min |
Avg |
Max |
Approx* |
200-300 |
|
|
|
$--
|
300-400 |
145 |
148 |
152.5 |
$519
|
400-500 |
137 |
144 |
148 |
$647
|
500-600 |
130 |
134 |
140 |
$737
|
600-700 |
132 |
133 |
133 |
$861
|
700-800 |
|
|
|
$--
|
*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 |
$82 |
$106 |
$118 |
Total Run