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Market Notes
Compared to two weeks ago, slaughter cows were mostly 2.00 to 3.00 higher, while slaughter bulls were steady to 1.00 lower. Feeder cattle were mostly 2.00 to 10.00 higher. Demand was moderate to good; market activity and buyer interest were moderate to active. Offerings of cattle were mostly moderate. Cattle quality was mostly average to attractive.
Supply included: 70% Feeder Cattle (27% Steers, 2% Dairy Steers, 45% Heifers, 25% Bulls); 26% Slaughter Cattle (91% Cows, 9% Bulls); 0% Replacement Cattle (100% Cow-Calf Pairs); 1% Slaughter Sheep/Lambs (100% Hair Breeds); 3% Slaughter Goats (43% Kids, 14% Nannies/Does, 43% Bucks/Billies). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 19%. Also Reported: Feeder Cattle - Steers - Medium and Large 1-2 (Per Cwt/Actual Wt) Head 1 Wt Range 260-260 Avg Wt 260 Price Range 197.50 Avg Price 197.50 Value Added Head 1 Wt Range 320-320 Avg Wt 320 Price Range 187.50 Avg Price 187.50 Value Added AUCTION This Week Last Reported 1/10/2022 Last Year Total Receipts: 250 232 210 Feeder Cattle: 175(70.0%) 174(75.0%) 124(59.0%) Slaughter Cattle: 65(26.0%) 44(19.0%) 36(17.1%) Replacement Cattle: 1(0.4%) 7(3.0%) 18(8.6%) Slaughter Sheep/Lambs: 2(0.8%) 0(0.0%) 15(7.1%) Slaughter Goats: 7(2.8%) 7(3.0%) 17(8.1%)
Feeder Steers
Weight |
Min |
Avg |
Max |
Approx* |
200-300 |
|
|
|
$--
|
300-400 |
160 |
179 |
184 |
$626
|
400-500 |
155 |
163 |
165 |
$732
|
500-600 |
158 |
162 |
166 |
$891
|
600-700 |
146 |
150 |
152 |
$973
|
700-800 |
|
|
|
$--
|
Feeder Heifers
Weight |
Min |
Avg |
Max |
Approx* |
200-300 |
|
|
|
$--
|
300-400 |
141 |
148 |
151 |
$517
|
400-500 |
140 |
146 |
150 |
$655
|
500-600 |
127 |
132 |
137 |
$729
|
600-700 |
119 |
125 |
132 |
$811
|
700-800 |
117 |
118 |
120 |
$889
|
*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 |
$85 |
$93 |
$102 |
Total Run