Iowa Weekly Cattle Auction Summary
Archived Report
10/16/2021
Total Run: 3,016
Market Notes
Compared to last week: Choice steers and heifers 1.50 lower. Feeder Cattle , too few receipts this past week for market test.Supply included: 60% Feeder Cattle (34% Steers, 21% Dairy Steers, 28% Heifers, 1% Bulls, 15% Dairy Heifers); 40% Slaughter Cattle (39% Steers, 8% Dairy Steers, 39% Heifers, 8% Cows, 2% Bulls, 5% Dairy Heifers). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 36%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 10/4/2021 Last Year Total Receipts: 3,016 8,598 4,459 Feeder Cattle: 1,795(59.5%) 7,077(82.3%) 2,823(63.3%) Slaughter Cattle: 1,221(40.5%) 1,521(17.7%) 1,636(36.7%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 191 | 191 | 0.0000 | $478 |
| 300-400 | 182 | 182 | 182.5 | $639 |
| 400-500 | 176 | 185 | 188.5 | $834 |
| 500-600 | 166 | 178 | 186.5 | $980 |
| 600-700 | 130 | 157 | 168.75 | $1,018 |
| 700-800 | $-- |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 160 | 160 | 0.0000 | $400 |
| 300-400 | 150 | 154 | 162.5 | $540 |
| 400-500 | 147 | 153 | 162.5 | $690 |
| 500-600 | 136 | 150 | 157.5 | $825 |
| 600-700 | 137.75 | 155 | 144 | $1,010 |
| 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 | $113 | $123 | $130 |