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Market Notes
Compared to last week, breaking type slaughter cows were 7.00 to 8.00 lower and boning type slaughter cows were 1.00 to 2.00 lower; there were too few comparable slaughter bulls to establish an adequate market comparison. Feeder cattle were mostly 3.00 to 6.00 higher. Demand for feeder cattle was fairly good; market activity and buyer interest were fairly active. Offerings of cattle were moderate. Cattle quality was average to attractive.
Supply included: 73% Feeder Cattle (39% Steers, 38% Heifers, 22% Bulls); 26% Slaughter Cattle (96% Cows, 4% Bulls); 0% Replacement Cattle (100% Cow-Calf Pairs). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 16%. AUCTION This Week Last Reported 3/31/2022 Last Year Total Receipts: 444 358 471 Feeder Cattle: 325(73.2%) 272(76.0%) 402(85.4%) Slaughter Cattle: 117(26.4%) 76(21.2%) 68(14.4%) Replacement Cattle: 2(0.5%) 10(2.8%) 1(0.2%)
Feeder Steers
Weight |
Min |
Avg |
Max |
Approx* |
200-300 |
|
|
|
$--
|
300-400 |
151 |
161 |
174 |
$565
|
400-500 |
154 |
163 |
175 |
$734
|
500-600 |
144 |
153 |
160 |
$840
|
600-700 |
155 |
155 |
157 |
$1,008
|
700-800 |
|
|
|
$--
|
Feeder Heifers
Weight |
Min |
Avg |
Max |
Approx* |
200-300 |
131 |
137 |
143 |
$343
|
300-400 |
131 |
141 |
150 |
$494
|
400-500 |
129 |
143 |
158 |
$645
|
500-600 |
121 |
126 |
131 |
$694
|
600-700 |
126 |
126 |
127 |
$819
|
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 |
$80 |
$98 |
$110 |
Total Run