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Market Notes
Compared to last week, boning type slaughter cows were steady to 1.00 lower, while breaking type slaughter cows were steady to 1.00 higher and slaughter bulls were 2.00 to 3.00 higher. There were too few feeder cattle the previous week to establish an adequate market comparison, however a lower undertone was noted. Demand, market activity, and buyer interest were moderate. Offerings of cattle were fairly light. Cattle quality was plain to average.
Supply included: 68% Feeder Cattle (15% Steers, 47% Heifers, 38% Bulls); 30% Slaughter Cattle (90% Cows, 10% Bulls); 2% Replacement Cattle (33% Bred Cows, 67% Cow-Calf Pairs). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 14%. AUCTION This Week Last Reported 9/22/2021 Last Year Total Receipts: 171 56 95 Feeder Cattle: 117(68.4%) 41(73.2%) 65(68.4%) Slaughter Cattle: 51(29.8%) 14(25.0%) 29(30.5%) Replacement Cattle: 3(1.8%) 1(1.8%) 1(1.1%)
Feeder Steers
Weight |
Min |
Avg |
Max |
Approx* |
200-300 |
|
|
|
$--
|
300-400 |
|
|
|
$--
|
400-500 |
145 |
149 |
149 |
$672
|
500-600 |
|
|
|
$--
|
600-700 |
|
|
|
$--
|
700-800 |
|
|
|
$--
|
Feeder Heifers
Weight |
Min |
Avg |
Max |
Approx* |
200-300 |
|
|
|
$--
|
300-400 |
108 |
112 |
114 |
$391
|
400-500 |
106 |
108 |
108 |
$484
|
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 |
$82 |
$89 |
$98 |
Total Run