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Iowa Weekly Cattle Auction Summary

Archived Report

4/24/2021

Total Run: 8,017

Market Notes

Compared to last week: Choice steers and heifers 1.00 to 2.00 lower. Feeder steers 450 to 499 lbs steady to 6.00 higher, 500 to 649 lbs 4.00 to 6.00 lower, 650 to 949 lbs 8.00 to 16.00 lower. Feeder heifers 400 to 549 lbs 4.00 to 11.00 higher, 550 to 749 lbs 2.00 to 8.00 lower. 750 to 849 lbs 10.00 to 12.00 lower.

Supply included: 78% Feeder Cattle (50% Steers, 8% Dairy Steers, 41% Heifers, 1% Dairy Heifers); 22% Slaughter Cattle (37% Steers, 11% Dairy Steers, 30% Heifers, 21% Cows, 2% Bulls). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 66%.

LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 4/12/2021 Last Year Total Receipts: 8,017 11,934 5,486 Feeder Cattle: 6,246(77.9%) 9,898(82.9%) 5,486(100.0%) Slaughter Cattle: 1,771(22.1%) 2,036(17.1%) 0(0.0%)

Feeder Steers

Weight Min Avg Max Approx*
200-300 235 235 0.0000 $588
300-400 187 202 216 $705
400-500 167.5 187 212 $842
500-600 159 173 191 $952
600-700 146.5 157 172.5 $1,018
700-800 123 144 153 $1,084

Feeder Heifers

Weight Min Avg Max Approx*
200-300 $--
300-400 $--
400-500 $--
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 $115 $116 $116

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