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Market Notes
Compared to last week, slaughter cattle were 2.00 to 4.00 higher. Feeder cattle were mostly steady. Demand was good; market activity and buyer interest were active. Offerings of cattle were mostly moderate. Cattle quality was average to attractive. Baby calves ranged 20.00 to 130.00 per head; "by the head" calves were 200.00 to 450.00 per head.
Supply included: 66% Feeder Cattle (30% Steers, 50% Heifers, 20% Bulls); 16% Slaughter Cattle (2% Steers, 76% Cows, 22% Bulls); 4% Replacement Cattle (58% Bred Cows, 42% Cow-Calf Pairs); 1% Slaughter Sheep/Lambs (100% Hair Bucks); 13% Slaughter Goats (88% Kids, 8% Bucks/Billies, 5% Wethers). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 25%. AUCTION This Week Last Reported 4/19/2021 Last Year Total Receipts: 304 460 231 Feeder Cattle: 201(66.1%) 314(68.3%) 181(78.4%) Slaughter Cattle: 49(16.1%) 82(17.8%) 34(14.7%) Replacement Cattle: 12(3.9%) 47(10.2%) 7(3.0%) Slaughter Sheep/Lambs: 2(0.7%) 2(0.4%) 7(3.0%) Slaughter Goats: 40(13.2%) 15(3.3%) 2(0.9%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight |
Min |
Avg |
Max |
Approx* |
| 200-300 |
155 |
160 |
166 |
$400
|
| 300-400 |
152 |
157 |
158 |
$548
|
| 400-500 |
154 |
168 |
169 |
$754
|
| 500-600 |
116 |
129 |
169 |
$710
|
| 600-700 |
126 |
130 |
138 |
$847
|
| 700-800 |
109 |
115 |
120 |
$866
|
Feeder Heifers
| Weight |
Min |
Avg |
Max |
Approx* |
| 200-300 |
125 |
129 |
134 |
$322
|
| 300-400 |
130 |
136 |
145 |
$476
|
| 400-500 |
126 |
133 |
143 |
$600
|
| 500-600 |
113 |
122 |
127 |
$671
|
| 600-700 |
109 |
114 |
117.5 |
$739
|
| 700-800 |
91 |
98 |
104 |
$737
|
*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 |
$78 |
$88 |
$98 |
Total Run
