Iowa Weekly Cattle Auction Summary
Archived Report
5/29/2021
Total Run: 7,306
Market Notes
Compared to last week: Choice steers and heifers steady to weak, Feeder steers 400/449 lbs 7.00 lower, 450/549 lbs 2.00 to 3.00 higher,550/649 lbs 1.00 to 3.00 lower, 650/999 lbs steady to 7.00 higher. Feeder heifers 400/449 lbs 2.00 lower,450/649 lbs, steady to 4.00 higher, 650/699 lbs 1.00 lower, 700/849 lbs 5.00 to7.00 higher.Supply included: 79% Feeder Cattle (53% Steers, 14% Dairy Steers, 30% Heifers, 1% Bulls, 2% Dairy Heifers); 21% Slaughter Cattle (41% Steers, 7% Dairy Steers, 34% Heifers, 14% Cows, 2% Bulls, 2% Dairy Heifers). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 66%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 5/17/2021 Last Year Total Receipts: 7,306 10,349 9,073 Feeder Cattle: 5,575(76.3%) 7,930(76.6%) 8,791(96.9%) Slaughter Cattle: 1,731(23.7%) 2,419(23.4%) 282(3.1%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | $-- | |||
| 300-400 | 200 | 200 | 0.0000 | $700 |
| 400-500 | 166 | 177 | 198 | $795 |
| 500-600 | 156.5 | 175 | 186 | $964 |
| 600-700 | 143.5 | 160 | 168 | $1,039 |
| 700-800 | 144 | 151 | 154.85 | $1,131 |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | $-- | |||
| 300-400 | 165 | 165 | 0.0000 | $578 |
| 400-500 | 157 | 158 | 159 | $710 |
| 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 | $108 | $120 | $126 |