Iowa Weekly Cattle Auction Summary
Archived Report
5/14/2022
Total Run: 9,083
Market Notes
Compared to last week, slaughter choice steers and heifers sold 2.00 to 3.00 lower. Feeder steers less than 500 lbs sold on a light test with a firm undertone; 500 to 800 lbs 1.00 to 3.00 lower; over 800 lbs sold on a light test with a weak undertone. Feeder heifers less than 750 lbs sold 3.00 to 6.00 higher; over 750 lbs sold 4.00 to 9.00 lower.Supply included: 95% Feeder Cattle (56% Steers, 43% Heifers, 0% Bulls); 5% Slaughter Cattle (45% Steers, 36% Heifers, 15% Cows, 5% Bulls). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 45%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 5/2/2022 Last Year Total Receipts: 9,083 7,044 8,672 Feeder Cattle: 8,657(95.3%) 5,008(71.1%) 7,540(86.9%) Slaughter Cattle: 426(4.7%) 2,036(28.9%) 1,132(13.1%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 240 | 240 | 0.0000 | $600 |
| 300-400 | 197 | 217 | 232 | $759 |
| 400-500 | 182.5 | 212 | 228 | $954 |
| 500-600 | $-- | |||
| 600-700 | $-- | |||
| 700-800 | $-- |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 177.5 | 196 | 207 | $490 |
| 300-400 | 170 | 186 | 200 | $652 |
| 400-500 | 164 | 179 | 188 | $804 |
| 500-600 | 158 | 174 | 184 | $959 |
| 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 | $60 | $91 | $108 |