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Harward Brothers Livestock Market

Archived Report

5/29/2023

Total Run: 332

Market Notes

Compared to last week: Slaughter cattle were mostly steady to 2.00 lower, while feeder cattle were mostly 4.00 to 6.00 higher. Trade and demand were active with light offerings. Quality of cattle average.

Supply included: 62% Feeder Cattle (16% Steers, 2% Dairy Steers, 41% Heifers, 40% Bulls, 1% Dairy Heifers); 37% Slaughter Cattle (88% Cows, 13% Bulls); 1% Replacement Cattle (75% Bred Cows, 25% Cow-Calf Pairs). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 27%. AUCTION This Week Last Reported 5/22/2023 Last Year Total Receipts: 332 782 361 Feeder Cattle: 205(61.7%) 597(76.3%) 234(64.8%) Slaughter Cattle: 123(37.0%) 182(23.3%) 117(32.4%) Replacement Cattle: 4(1.2%) 3(0.4%) 10(2.8%)

Feeder Steers

Weight Min Avg Max Approx*
200-300 $--
300-400 220 229 225 $800
400-500 212 212 225 $954
500-600 220 230 240 $1,268
600-700 205 217 227.5 $1,409
700-800 180 187 227.5 $1,404

Feeder Heifers

Weight Min Avg Max Approx*
200-300 172.5 189 200 $472
300-400 177.5 192 207.5 $672
400-500 177.5 184 204 $830
500-600 175 187 190 $1,026
600-700 145 159 182 $1,034
700-800 135 135 160 $1,013

*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 $114 $130

Total Run