Iowa Weekly Cattle Auction Summary
Archived Report
1/8/2022
Total Run: 30,424
Market Notes
Compared to last week: Choice steers 3.00 lower and choice heifers 1.00 lower. Feeder steers 400 to 599 lbs 10.00 to15.00 higher, 600 to 799 lbs steady to 4.00 higher, 800 to 849 lbs 5.00 lower, 850 to 949 lbs 5.00 to 6.00 higher. Feeder heifers 400 to 549 lbs 2.00 to 8.00 lower, 550 to 699 lbs 2.00 to 3.00 higher, 700 to 849 lbs 1.00 higher.Supply included: 96% Feeder Cattle (60% Steers, 40% Heifers, 0% Bulls); 4% Slaughter Cattle (35% Steers, 1% Dairy Steers, 39% Heifers, 21% Cows, 4% Bulls). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 72%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 12/27/2021 Last Year Total Receipts: 30,424 4,356 36,799 Feeder Cattle: 29,093(95.6%) 3,544(81.4%) 34,803(94.6%) Slaughter Cattle: 1,331(4.4%) 812(18.6%) 1,996(5.4%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 202.5 | 204 | 205 | $510 |
| 300-400 | 187.5 | 207 | 222 | $724 |
| 400-500 | 181 | 205 | 220.5 | $921 |
| 500-600 | $-- | |||
| 600-700 | $-- | |||
| 700-800 | $-- |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 193 | 193 | 0.0000 | $483 |
| 300-400 | 141 | 169 | 185 | $591 |
| 400-500 | 137 | 167 | 184.5 | $749 |
| 500-600 | 140 | 160 | 175 | $882 |
| 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 | $45 | $76 | $93 |