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Market Notes
Compared to last week, slaughter cows were mostly 1.00 to 4.00 higher, there were limited comparable sales for slaughter bulls, however a higher undertone was noted. Feeder cattle were unevenly steady. Demand was moderate to good; market activity and buyer interest were moderate to active. Offerings of cattle were mostly moderate.
Supply included: 77% Feeder Cattle (29% Steers, 3% Dairy Steers, 39% Heifers, 29% Bulls); 23% Slaughter Cattle (82% Cows, 18% Bulls); 1% Replacement Cattle (33% Bred Cows, 67% Cow-Calf Pairs). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 30%. AUCTION This Week Last Reported 8/15/2022 Last Year Total Receipts: 935 836 883 Feeder Cattle: 717(76.7%) 719(86.0%) 655(74.2%) Slaughter Cattle: 212(22.7%) 117(14.0%) 200(22.7%) Replacement Cattle: 6(0.6%) 0(0.0%) 28(3.2%)
Feeder Steers
Weight |
Min |
Avg |
Max |
Approx* |
200-300 |
|
|
|
$--
|
300-400 |
182 |
196 |
200 |
$685
|
400-500 |
170 |
183 |
195.5 |
$824
|
500-600 |
|
|
|
$--
|
600-700 |
|
|
|
$--
|
700-800 |
|
|
|
$--
|
Feeder Heifers
Weight |
Min |
Avg |
Max |
Approx* |
200-300 |
|
|
|
$--
|
300-400 |
150 |
166 |
180 |
$581
|
400-500 |
140 |
153 |
167.5 |
$689
|
500-600 |
136 |
143 |
155 |
$789
|
600-700 |
132 |
141 |
150 |
$914
|
700-800 |
124 |
130 |
135 |
$974
|
*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 |
$74 |
$85 |
$93 |
Total Run