Iowa Weekly Cattle Auction Summary
Archived Report
5/22/2021
Total Run: 10,349
Market Notes
Compared to last week: Choice steers 1.00 lower and choice heifers steady to 1.00 higher. Feeder steers 400 lbs to 699 lbs 2.00 to 9.00 higher, 700 bs to 899 lbs steady to 3.00 lower, 900 lbs to 999 lbs steady to 4.00 higher. Feeder heifers 400 lbs to 549 lbs steady to 1.00 higher, 550 lbs to 949 lbs steady to 3.00 lower.Supply included: 77% Feeder Cattle (58% Steers, 41% Heifers, 1% Bulls); 23% Slaughter Cattle (38% Steers, 11% Dairy Steers, 31% Heifers, 16% Cows, 2% Bulls, 2% Dairy Heifers). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 59%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 5/10/2021 Last Year Total Receipts: 10,349 8,672 8,116 Feeder Cattle: 7,930(76.6%) 7,540(86.9%) 7,289(89.8%) Slaughter Cattle: 2,419(23.4%) 1,132(13.1%) 827(10.2%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | $-- | |||
| 300-400 | 180 | 189 | 205 | $661 |
| 400-500 | 160 | 179 | 197 | $807 |
| 500-600 | 149.5 | 173 | 186.5 | $950 |
| 600-700 | 134 | 158 | 175.75 | $1,025 |
| 700-800 | 132.5 | 142 | 154 | $1,062 |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 156 | 158 | 165 | $396 |
| 300-400 | 142 | 158 | 167 | $551 |
| 400-500 | 141 | 155 | 175 | $696 |
| 500-600 | 129 | 145 | 158 | $795 |
| 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 | $105 | $106 | $106 |