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Market Notes
Compared to last week: Slaughter cattle 10.00 Higher. Feeder cattle 9.00 Higher. Good demand with moderate activity and buyer interest, light offerings and average quality.
Supply included: 86% Feeder Cattle (17% Steers, 62% Heifers, 21% Bulls); 14% Slaughter Cattle (67% Cows, 33% Bulls). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 15%. AUCTION This Week Last Reported 1/25/2023 Last Year Total Receipts: 69 56 131 Feeder Cattle: 59(85.5%) 46(82.1%) 93(71.0%) Slaughter Cattle: 10(14.5%) 10(17.9%) 38(29.0%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight |
Min |
Avg |
Max |
Approx* |
| 200-300 |
|
|
|
$--
|
| 300-400 |
168 |
179 |
188 |
$626
|
| 400-500 |
164 |
164 |
188 |
$738
|
| 500-600 |
|
|
|
$--
|
| 600-700 |
|
|
|
$--
|
| 700-800 |
|
|
|
$--
|
Feeder Heifers
| Weight |
Min |
Avg |
Max |
Approx* |
| 200-300 |
|
|
|
$--
|
| 300-400 |
150 |
156 |
162 |
$545
|
| 400-500 |
138 |
150 |
160 |
$675
|
| 500-600 |
134 |
143 |
146 |
$788
|
| 600-700 |
120 |
120 |
145 |
$780
|
| 700-800 |
127 |
127 |
145 |
$953
|
*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 |
$70 |
$76 |
$73 |
Total Run
