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Market Notes
Compared to last week, boning type slaughter cows were 1.00 to 2.00 higher; there were too few comparable breaking type slaughter cows and slaughter bulls to establish an adequate market comparison. Feeder cattle were mostly 10.00 to 13.00 higher. Demand was good; market activity and buyer interest were moderate. Offerings of cattle were mostly moderate. Cattle quality was attractive. Baby calves ranged 30.00 to 60.00 per head; "by the head" calves were 200.00 to 210.00.
Supply included: 72% Feeder Cattle (32% Steers, 43% Heifers, 24% Bulls); 16% Slaughter Cattle (94% Cows, 6% Bulls); 2% Replacement Cattle (75% Bred Cows, 25% Cow-Calf Pairs); 1% Slaughter Sheep/Lambs (100% Hair Breeds); 8% Slaughter Goats (55% Kids, 18% Nannies/Does, 9% Bucks/Billies, 18% Wethers). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 20%. AUCTION This Week Last Reported 7/26/2021 Last Year Total Receipts: 273 355 218 Feeder Cattle: 197(72.2%) 263(74.1%) 133(61.0%) Slaughter Cattle: 45(16.5%) 74(20.8%) 39(17.9%) Replacement Cattle: 5(1.8%) 18(5.1%) 3(1.4%) Slaughter Sheep/Lambs: 4(1.5%) 0(0.0%) 0(0.0%) Slaughter Goats: 22(8.1%) 0(0.0%) 43(19.7%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight |
Min |
Avg |
Max |
Approx* |
| 200-300 |
157.5 |
168 |
180 |
$421
|
| 300-400 |
166 |
166 |
167 |
$583
|
| 400-500 |
137.5 |
143 |
147.5 |
$645
|
| 500-600 |
147 |
149 |
152 |
$821
|
| 600-700 |
123 |
132 |
139 |
$861
|
| 700-800 |
121 |
125 |
128 |
$936
|
Feeder Heifers
| Weight |
Min |
Avg |
Max |
Approx* |
| 200-300 |
136 |
138 |
140 |
$345
|
| 300-400 |
135 |
139 |
146 |
$487
|
| 400-500 |
127 |
133 |
140 |
$601
|
| 500-600 |
127 |
134 |
140 |
$737
|
| 600-700 |
112.5 |
123 |
127.5 |
$798
|
| 700-800 |
113 |
116 |
119 |
$870
|
*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 |
$95 |
$96 |
$98 |
Total Run
