Iowa Weekly Cattle Auction Summary
Archived Report
1/21/2023
Total Run: 21,221
Market Notes
Compared to last week, choice steers and heifers sold 3.00 to 5.00 lower. Feeder steers overall sold steady to 4.00 lower. Feeder heifers overall sold uneven; 2.00 lower to 2.00 higher.Supply included: 94% Feeder Cattle (62% Steers, 38% Heifers, 0% Bulls); 6% Slaughter Cattle (34% Steers, 3% Dairy Steers, 38% Heifers, 22% Cows, 4% Bulls). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 66%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 1/9/2023 Last Year Total Receipts: 21,221 32,742 19,816 Feeder Cattle: 19,849(93.5%) 31,018(94.7%) 18,483(93.3%) Slaughter Cattle: 1,372(6.5%) 1,724(5.3%) 1,333(6.7%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | $-- | |||
| 300-400 | 214 | 225 | 239 | $786 |
| 400-500 | 190 | 216 | 250 | $973 |
| 500-600 | 171 | 207 | 230 | $1,137 |
| 600-700 | 160 | 193 | 216.5 | $1,252 |
| 700-800 | 160 | 178 | 190 | $1,338 |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | $-- | |||
| 300-400 | 171 | 187 | 205 | $656 |
| 400-500 | $-- | |||
| 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 | $64 | $95 | $128 |