Iowa Weekly Cattle Auction Summary
Archived Report
11/6/2021
Total Run: 8,620
Market Notes
Compared to last week: Choice steers and heifers 2.00 to 7.00 higher. Feeder cattle, too few receipts last week for a good market test.Supply included: 87% Feeder Cattle (67% Steers, 32% Heifers, 1% Bulls); 13% Slaughter Cattle (52% Steers, 2% Dairy Steers, 39% Heifers, 6% Cows, 1% Bulls, 1% Dairy Heifers). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 63%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 10/25/2021 Last Year Total Receipts: 8,620 4,665 2,883 Feeder Cattle: 7,480(86.8%) 2,614(56.0%) 2,101(72.9%) Slaughter Cattle: 1,140(13.2%) 2,051(44.0%) 782(27.1%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | $-- | |||
| 300-400 | 170 | 197 | 217.5 | $688 |
| 400-500 | 150 | 181 | 204 | $813 |
| 500-600 | 145 | 170 | 195 | $935 |
| 600-700 | 140 | 163 | 174 | $1,059 |
| 700-800 | $-- |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | $-- | |||
| 300-400 | 144 | 160 | 172.5 | $560 |
| 400-500 | 140 | 157 | 174.5 | $707 |
| 500-600 | 131 | 148 | 161.5 | $816 |
| 600-700 | 137 | 147 | 155 | $958 |
| 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 | $71 | $81 | $92 |