Iowa Weekly Cattle Auction Summary
Archived Report
1/14/2023
Total Run: 32,742
Market Notes
Compared to last week, choice steers and heifers sold 1.00 to 3.00 lower. Feeder steers under 800 lbs sold steady to 4.00 higher, with instances of 7.00 higher; over 800 lbs sold 1.00 to 4.00 lower. Feeder heifers overall sold 1.00 to 4.00 higher.Supply included: 95% Feeder Cattle (58% Steers, 42% Heifers, 0% Bulls); 5% Slaughter Cattle (35% Steers, 3% Dairy Steers, 36% Heifers, 21% Cows, 4% Bulls). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 64%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 1/2/2023 Last Year Total Receipts: 32,742 33,554 29,694 Feeder Cattle: 31,018(94.7%) 32,093(95.6%) 27,881(93.9%) Slaughter Cattle: 1,724(5.3%) 1,461(4.4%) 1,813(6.1%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 205 | 213 | 218 | $531 |
| 300-400 | 205 | 217 | 237 | $758 |
| 400-500 | 187 | 219 | 240 | $987 |
| 500-600 | 174 | 208 | 230 | $1,143 |
| 600-700 | 160 | 193 | 215.5 | $1,257 |
| 700-800 | 160 | 182 | 207 | $1,364 |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 177.5 | 192 | 208 | $481 |
| 300-400 | 160 | 187 | 215 | $654 |
| 400-500 | 161 | 184 | 202 | $828 |
| 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 | $63 | $109 | $148 |