Iowa Weekly Cattle Auction Summary
Archived Report
4/9/2022
Total Run: 10,731
Market Notes
Compared to last week, choice steers and heifers sold steady to 1.00 higher. Feeder steers under 650 lbs sold 3.00 to 5.00 lower; 650 to 850 lbs sold on a light test with a weak undertone; over 850 lbs sold on a light test with a firm undertone. Feeder heifers under 600 lbs sold on a light test with a firm undertone; 600 to 750 lbs steady to 2.00 lower; over 750 lbs sold 2.00 to 5.00 higher.Supply included: 85% Feeder Cattle (54% Steers, 45% Heifers, 1% Bulls); 15% Slaughter Cattle (30% Steers, 4% Dairy Steers, 39% Heifers, 23% Cows, 3% Bulls, 0% Dairy Heifers). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 62%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 3/28/2022 Last Year Total Receipts: 10,731 9,133 13,875 Feeder Cattle: 9,147(85.2%) 8,116(88.9%) 12,255(88.3%) Slaughter Cattle: 1,584(14.8%) 1,017(11.1%) 1,620(11.7%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 220 | 225 | 0.0000 | $563 |
| 300-400 | 195 | 217 | 238 | $761 |
| 400-500 | 189 | 214 | 239 | $963 |
| 500-600 | 182 | 201 | 217 | $1,104 |
| 600-700 | 161 | 177 | 195 | $1,148 |
| 700-800 | 140 | 159 | 176.25 | $1,190 |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | $-- | |||
| 300-400 | 165 | 187 | 197.5 | $655 |
| 400-500 | 161 | 183 | 214 | $824 |
| 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 | $83 | $104 | $111 |