Iowa Weekly Cattle Auction Summary
Archived Report
5/1/2021
Total Run: 11,708
Market Notes
Compared to last week: Choice steers and heifers 3.00 to 4.00 lower. Feeder steers 400 lbs to 749 lbs 5.00to 12.00 lower, 750 lbs to 799 lbs steady, 800 lbs to 849 lbs 3.00 lower, 850 lbs to 949 lbs steady to 5.00 higher. Feeder heifers 400 lbs to 749 lbs 4.0 to 12.00 lower, 750 lbs 849 lbs steady to 4.00 higher, 850 lbs to 899 lbs 3.00 lower.Supply included: 85% Feeder Cattle (56% Steers, 44% Heifers, 1% Bulls); 15% Slaughter Cattle (39% Steers, 8% Dairy Steers, 36% Heifers, 13% Cows, 2% Bulls, 2% Dairy Heifers). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 66%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 4/19/2021 Last Year Total Receipts: 11,708 8,017 8,408 Feeder Cattle: 9,897(84.5%) 6,246(77.9%) 8,224(97.8%) Slaughter Cattle: 1,811(15.5%) 1,771(22.1%) 184(2.2%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | $-- | |||
| 300-400 | 168 | 185 | 200 | $649 |
| 400-500 | 158 | 177 | 194 | $798 |
| 500-600 | 147 | 168 | 181 | $923 |
| 600-700 | 135 | 149 | 160 | $969 |
| 700-800 | $-- |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 180 | 180 | 0.0000 | $450 |
| 300-400 | 141.5 | 162 | 175 | $567 |
| 400-500 | 133 | 155 | 180 | $699 |
| 500-600 | 124 | 141 | 158 | $774 |
| 600-700 | 120 | 131 | 143.75 | $854 |
| 700-800 | 114.5 | 127 | 138 | $949 |
*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 | $108 | $121 | $126 |