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Market Notes
Compared to last week, boning type slaughter cows were 3.00 to 4.00 lower, while breaking type slaughter cows were 1.00 to 2.00 higher and slaughter bulls were 7.00 to 8.00 higher. Feeder cattle were unevenly steady. Demand was good; market activity and buyer interest were moderate. Offerings of cattle were fairly light due to rain. Cattle quality was average.
Supply included: 76% Feeder Cattle (38% Steers, 1% Dairy Steers, 43% Heifers, 18% Bulls); 18% Slaughter Cattle (78% Cows, 22% Bulls); 1% Replacement Cattle (50% Bred Cows, 50% Cow-Calf Pairs); 5% Slaughter Goats (90% Kids, 10% Bucks/Billies). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 38%. AUCTION This Week Last Reported 7/25/2022 Last Year Total Receipts: 208 182 273 Feeder Cattle: 158(76.0%) 123(67.6%) 197(72.2%) Slaughter Cattle: 37(17.8%) 53(29.1%) 45(16.5%) Replacement Cattle: 3(1.4%) 3(1.6%) 5(1.8%) Slaughter Sheep/Lambs: 0(0.0%) 0(0.0%) 4(1.5%) Slaughter Goats: 10(4.8%) 3(1.6%) 22(8.1%)
Feeder Steers
Weight |
Min |
Avg |
Max |
Approx* |
200-300 |
|
|
|
$--
|
300-400 |
151 |
155 |
158 |
$541
|
400-500 |
150 |
151 |
155 |
$682
|
500-600 |
154 |
158 |
161 |
$866
|
600-700 |
148 |
153 |
153.5 |
$992
|
700-800 |
|
|
|
$--
|
Feeder Heifers
Weight |
Min |
Avg |
Max |
Approx* |
200-300 |
|
|
|
$--
|
300-400 |
130 |
131 |
132 |
$458
|
400-500 |
132 |
141 |
148 |
$633
|
500-600 |
130 |
137 |
151 |
$754
|
600-700 |
126 |
127 |
130 |
$828
|
700-800 |
123 |
124 |
125 |
$930
|
*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 |
$74 |
$102 |
$109 |
Total Run