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Market Notes
Compared to last week, boning type slaughter cows were 3.00 to 4.00 higher; there were too few comparable breaking type slaughter cows and slaughter bulls to establish an adequate market comparison. Feeder cattle were mostly 1.00 to 4.00 higher. Demand was good; market activity and buyer interest were active. Offerings of cattle were mostly moderate. Cattle quality was mostly average to attractive. "By the head" calves ranged 130.00 to 170.00.
Supply included: 75% Feeder Cattle (30% Steers, 49% Heifers, 21% Bulls); 19% Slaughter Cattle (74% Cows, 26% Bulls); 3% Replacement Cattle (71% Bred Cows, 29% Cow-Calf Pairs); 3% Slaughter Goats (86% Kids, 14% Nannies/Does). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 16%. AUCTION This Week Last Reported 1/3/2022 Last Year Total Receipts: 232 97 113 Feeder Cattle: 174(75.0%) 55(56.7%) 76(67.3%) Slaughter Cattle: 44(19.0%) 34(35.1%) 21(18.6%) Replacement Cattle: 7(3.0%) 4(4.1%) 3(2.7%) Slaughter Sheep/Lambs: 0(0.0%) 0(0.0%) 2(1.8%) Slaughter Goats: 7(3.0%) 4(4.1%) 11(9.7%)
Feeder Steers
Weight |
Min |
Avg |
Max |
Approx* |
200-300 |
|
|
|
$--
|
300-400 |
144 |
161 |
185 |
$565
|
400-500 |
144 |
167 |
185 |
$752
|
500-600 |
140 |
152 |
162 |
$834
|
600-700 |
143 |
146 |
149 |
$952
|
700-800 |
|
|
|
$--
|
Feeder Heifers
Weight |
Min |
Avg |
Max |
Approx* |
200-300 |
|
|
|
$--
|
300-400 |
135 |
140 |
146 |
$490
|
400-500 |
132 |
138 |
143 |
$620
|
500-600 |
|
|
|
$--
|
600-700 |
|
|
|
$--
|
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 |
$83 |
$92 |
$100 |
Total Run