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Market Notes
Compared to last week, slaughter cattle were 4.00 to 6.00 higher. There were too few comparable feeder steers to establish an adequate market comparison; heifers were mostly 11.00 to 13.00 higher; while feeder bulls were mostly 2.00 to 3.00 higher, some 6.00 to 7.00 higher. Demand, market activity, and buyer interest were moderate. Offerings of cattle were mostly moderate. Cattle quality was average.
Supply included: 73% Feeder Cattle (23% Steers, 41% Heifers, 36% Bulls); 23% Slaughter Cattle (86% Cows, 14% Bulls); 4% Replacement Cattle (100% Cow-Calf Pairs). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 19%. AUCTION This Week Last Reported 5/6/2021 Last Year Total Receipts: 405 620 425 Feeder Cattle: 297(73.3%) 514(82.9%) 374(88.0%) Slaughter Cattle: 92(22.7%) 93(15.0%) 45(10.6%) Replacement Cattle: 16(4.0%) 13(2.1%) 0(0.0%)
Feeder Steers
Weight |
Min |
Avg |
Max |
Approx* |
200-300 |
140 |
146 |
152 |
$365
|
300-400 |
135 |
143 |
152 |
$502
|
400-500 |
130 |
139 |
155 |
$626
|
500-600 |
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|
$--
|
600-700 |
122 |
122 |
141 |
$793
|
700-800 |
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|
$--
|
Feeder Heifers
Weight |
Min |
Avg |
Max |
Approx* |
200-300 |
122 |
129 |
140 |
$323
|
300-400 |
|
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|
$--
|
400-500 |
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|
$--
|
500-600 |
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|
$--
|
600-700 |
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$--
|
700-800 |
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$--
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*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 |
$69 |
$94 |
$107 |
Total Run