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Market Notes
Compared to last week: Slaughter cattle were mostly steady, while feeder cattle were mostly 2.00 to 4.00 lower. Trade and demand were moderate with moderate offerings. Quality of cattle average.
Supply included: 72% Feeder Cattle (16% Steers, 1% Dairy Steers, 44% Heifers, 39% Bulls, 0% Dairy Heifers); 25% Slaughter Cattle (87% Cows, 13% Bulls); 3% Replacement Cattle (90% Bred Cows, 10% Cow-Calf Pairs). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 23%. AUCTION This Week Last Reported 5/8/2023 Last Year Total Receipts: 780 1,199 956 Feeder Cattle: 562(72.1%) 844(70.4%) 630(65.9%) Slaughter Cattle: 197(25.3%) 341(28.4%) 288(30.1%) Replacement Cattle: 21(2.7%) 14(1.2%) 38(4.0%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight |
Min |
Avg |
Max |
Approx* |
| 200-300 |
213 |
217 |
222.5 |
$544
|
| 300-400 |
192.5 |
208 |
217.5 |
$729
|
| 400-500 |
192 |
209 |
222 |
$938
|
| 500-600 |
190 |
215 |
228 |
$1,182
|
| 600-700 |
168 |
186 |
193 |
$1,211
|
| 700-800 |
170 |
182 |
190 |
$1,366
|
Feeder Heifers
| Weight |
Min |
Avg |
Max |
Approx* |
| 200-300 |
170 |
182 |
196 |
$455
|
| 300-400 |
165 |
184 |
199 |
$644
|
| 400-500 |
162.5 |
177 |
192 |
$798
|
| 500-600 |
160 |
173 |
185 |
$951
|
| 600-700 |
150 |
167 |
174 |
$1,082
|
| 700-800 |
135 |
156 |
166 |
$1,168
|
*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 |
$80 |
$112 |
$126 |
