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Market Notes
Compared to last week, breaking type slaughter cows were 4.00 to 5.00 higher and boning type slaughter cows were 1.00 to 2.00 higher, while slaughter bulls were 5.00 to 6.00 lower. Feeder cattle were mostly 4.00 to 6.00 lower. Demand, market activity, and buyer interest were moderate. Offerings of cattle were moderate. Cattle quality was mostly average. "By the head" calves brought 80.00 per head.
Supply included: 66% Feeder Cattle (13% Steers, 0% Dairy Steers, 51% Heifers, 35% Bulls, 1% Dairy Heifers); 30% Slaughter Cattle (89% Cows, 11% Bulls); 4% Replacement Cattle (43% Bred Cows, 3% Bred Heifers, 53% Cow-Calf Pairs). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 15%. AUCTION This Week Last Reported 5/9/2022 Last Year Total Receipts: 956 473 903 Feeder Cattle: 630(65.9%) 313(66.2%) 678(75.1%) Slaughter Cattle: 288(30.1%) 144(30.4%) 206(22.8%) Replacement Cattle: 38(4.0%) 16(3.4%) 19(2.1%)
Feeder Steers
Weight |
Min |
Avg |
Max |
Approx* |
200-300 |
|
|
|
$--
|
300-400 |
170 |
171 |
173 |
$600
|
400-500 |
160 |
169 |
177.5 |
$760
|
500-600 |
151 |
163 |
172 |
$894
|
600-700 |
152 |
158 |
164 |
$1,026
|
700-800 |
|
|
|
$--
|
Feeder Heifers
Weight |
Min |
Avg |
Max |
Approx* |
200-300 |
135 |
135 |
0.0000 |
$338
|
300-400 |
131 |
143 |
160 |
$500
|
400-500 |
132.5 |
141 |
156 |
$635
|
500-600 |
132 |
140 |
153 |
$770
|
600-700 |
132.5 |
137 |
139 |
$890
|
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 |
$94 |
$103 |
$116 |
Total Run