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Archived Report

4/13/2022

Total Run: 276

Market Notes

Compared to last week, boning type slaughter cows were steady to 1.00 lower, while breaking type slaughter cows were 1.00 to 2.00 higher and slaughter bulls were 2.00 to 3.00 higher. There were too few comparable feeder cattle the previous week to establish an adequate market comparison. Demand was good; market activity and buyer interest were active. Offerings of cattle were fairly heavy. Cattle quality was plain to attractive.

Supply included: 67% Feeder Cattle (39% Steers, 4% Dairy Steers, 38% Heifers, 18% Bulls, 1% Dairy Heifers); 32% Slaughter Cattle (82% Cows, 18% Bulls); 1% Replacement Cattle (100% Cow-Calf Pairs). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 28%. AUCTION This Week Last Reported 4/6/2022 Last Year Total Receipts: 276 154 135 Feeder Cattle: 185(67.0%) 117(76.0%) 113(83.7%) Slaughter Cattle: 87(31.5%) 37(24.0%) 20(14.8%) Replacement Cattle: 4(1.4%) 0(0.0%) 2(1.5%)

Feeder Steers

Weight Min Avg Max Approx*
200-300 158 166 175 $414
300-400 154 192 209 $672
400-500 172 184 209 $829
500-600 $--
600-700 176 176 209 $1,144
700-800 157 157 209 $1,178

Feeder Heifers

Weight Min Avg Max Approx*
200-300 $--
300-400 142 149 153 $520
400-500 140 144 149 $650
500-600 140 146 150 $803
600-700 137.5 138 149 $894
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 $98 $109 $117

Total Run

2022-04-06
2022-04-20
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Location

North Wilkesboro, North Carolina