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Market Notes
Compared to last week, breaking type slaughter cows were 3.00 to 4.00 higher and boning type slaughter cows were steady to 1.00 higher; slaughter bulls were 5.00 to 6.00 lower. There were too few comparable feeder steers and bulls to establish an adequate market comparison, but a lower undertone was noted; feeder heifers were 2.00 to 4.00 higher on a very light test. Demand was moderate to good; market activity and buyer interest were moderate to active. Offerings of cattle were fairly light. Cattle quality was average to attractive.
Supply included: 68% Feeder Cattle (14% Steers, 42% Heifers, 44% Bulls); 32% Slaughter Cattle (83% Cows, 17% Bulls). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 13%. AUCTION This Week Last Reported 2/2/2022 Last Year Total Receipts: 108 131 67 Feeder Cattle: 73(67.6%) 93(71.0%) 47(70.1%) Slaughter Cattle: 35(32.4%) 38(29.0%) 20(29.9%)
Feeder Steers
Weight |
Min |
Avg |
Max |
Approx* |
200-300 |
167 |
167 |
0.0000 |
$418
|
300-400 |
170 |
179 |
188 |
$626
|
400-500 |
|
|
|
$--
|
500-600 |
158 |
158 |
188 |
$869
|
600-700 |
|
|
|
$--
|
700-800 |
|
|
|
$--
|
Feeder Heifers
Weight |
Min |
Avg |
Max |
Approx* |
200-300 |
|
|
|
$--
|
300-400 |
144 |
157 |
153 |
$548
|
400-500 |
140 |
144 |
154 |
$650
|
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 |
$89 |
$98 |
$104 |
Total Run