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Market Notes
Compared to last week, slaughter cows were about steady, while bulls were 1.00 to 2.00 higher. There were too few comparable feeder cattle to establish an adequate market comparison, however a generally higher undertone was noted. Demand was moderate; market activity and buyer interest were moderate. Offerings of cattle were fairly light. Cattle quality was average. Baby calves ranged 25.00 to 75.00 per head.
Supply included: 73% Feeder Cattle (21% Steers, 1% Dairy Steers, 38% Heifers, 38% Bulls, 2% Dairy Heifers); 24% Slaughter Cattle (91% Cows, 9% Bulls); 3% Replacement Cattle (83% Bred Cows, 17% Cow-Calf Pairs). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 25%. AUCTION This Week Last Reported 1/4/2021 Last Year Total Receipts: 764 711 1,012 Feeder Cattle: 556(72.8%) 481(67.7%) 697(68.9%) Slaughter Cattle: 183(24.0%) 210(29.5%) 265(26.2%) Replacement Cattle: 25(3.3%) 20(2.8%) 50(4.9%)
Feeder Steers
Weight |
Min |
Avg |
Max |
Approx* |
200-300 |
157.5 |
163 |
172.5 |
$407
|
300-400 |
130 |
161 |
176 |
$562
|
400-500 |
138 |
141 |
144 |
$636
|
500-600 |
136 |
136 |
137 |
$749
|
600-700 |
126 |
129 |
131 |
$841
|
700-800 |
|
|
|
$--
|
Feeder Heifers
Weight |
Min |
Avg |
Max |
Approx* |
200-300 |
130 |
130 |
0.0000 |
$325
|
300-400 |
130 |
137 |
144 |
$480
|
400-500 |
125 |
128 |
130 |
$574
|
500-600 |
|
|
|
$--
|
600-700 |
|
|
|
$--
|
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 |
$72 |
$82 |
$92 |
Total Run