Iowa Weekly Cattle Auction Summary
Archived Report
5/7/2022
Total Run: 7,044
Market Notes
Compared to last week, choice steers and heifers were sold 3.00 to 4.00 lower. Feeder steers overall sold 3.00 to 6.00 higher. Feeder heifers under 600 lbs sold 4.00 to 6.00 higher; 600 to 700 lbs steady to 4.00 lower; over 700 lbs 1.00 to 4.00 higher.Supply included: 71% Feeder Cattle (53% Steers, 47% Heifers, 0% Bulls); 29% Slaughter Cattle (37% Steers, 7% Dairy Steers, 31% Heifers, 21% Cows, 2% Bulls, 1% Dairy Heifers). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 73%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 4/25/2022 Last Year Total Receipts: 7,044 10,210 5,742 Feeder Cattle: 5,008(71.1%) 9,944(97.4%) 4,378(76.2%) Slaughter Cattle: 2,036(28.9%) 266(2.6%) 1,364(23.8%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | $-- | |||
| 300-400 | 200 | 213 | 230 | $745 |
| 400-500 | 195 | 214 | 227.5 | $962 |
| 500-600 | 187.5 | 199 | 215 | $1,093 |
| 600-700 | 174.5 | 185 | 199.25 | $1,201 |
| 700-800 | 150 | 165 | 176.75 | $1,235 |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | $-- | |||
| 300-400 | 180 | 186 | 191 | $651 |
| 400-500 | 166 | 176 | 186 | $792 |
| 500-600 | 155 | 167 | 177.75 | $921 |
| 600-700 | 143 | 156 | 165 | $1,013 |
| 700-800 | 140 | 146 | 148.75 | $1,095 |
*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 | $66 | $99 | $120 |