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Market Notes
Compared to last week, breaking type slaughter cows were steady to 1.00 higher, while boning type slaughter cows were steady to 1.00 lower and slaughter bulls were 6.00 to 7.00 lower. Feeder steers were mixed, mostly 4.00 lower to 6.00 higher; four-weight heifers were steady to 4.00 lower, while five- and six-weights were mostly 5.00 to 7.00 higher; and feeder bulls were mostly 3.00 to 9.00 higher. Demand, market activity, and buyer interest were moderate. Offerings of cattle were heavy. Cattle quality was average.
Supply included: 85% Feeder Cattle (32% Steers, 1% Dairy Steers, 41% Heifers, 26% Bulls); 15% Slaughter Cattle (88% Cows, 12% Bulls). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 17%. AUCTION This Week Last Reported 9/30/2021 Last Year Total Receipts: 737 705 667 Feeder Cattle: 629(85.3%) 611(86.7%) 601(90.1%) Slaughter Cattle: 108(14.7%) 93(13.2%) 65(9.7%) Replacement Cattle: 0(0.0%) 0(0.0%) 1(0.1%) Slaughter Goats: 0(0.0%) 1(0.1%) 0(0.0%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight |
Min |
Avg |
Max |
Approx* |
| 200-300 |
140 |
141 |
143 |
$352
|
| 300-400 |
134 |
142 |
147 |
$496
|
| 400-500 |
127 |
135 |
144 |
$607
|
| 500-600 |
125 |
131 |
136 |
$721
|
| 600-700 |
121 |
125 |
133 |
$811
|
| 700-800 |
131 |
131 |
123 |
$983
|
Feeder Heifers
| Weight |
Min |
Avg |
Max |
Approx* |
| 200-300 |
117 |
119 |
120 |
$298
|
| 300-400 |
116 |
123 |
127 |
$432
|
| 400-500 |
103 |
119 |
125 |
$535
|
| 500-600 |
|
|
|
$--
|
| 600-700 |
|
|
|
$--
|
| 700-800 |
|
|
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$--
|
*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 |
$72 |
$80 |
$97 |
Total Run
