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Market Notes
Compared to last week: Feeder steers and heifers sold steady. Premiums being payed for thinner fleshed cattle going on grass. Slaughter cows and bulls sold 2.00 to 3.00 lower.
Supply included: 89% Feeder Cattle (36% Steers, 46% Heifers, 18% Bulls); 8% Slaughter Cattle (73% Cows, 27% Bulls); 2% Replacement Cattle (17% Bred Cows, 6% Bred Heifers, 78% Cow-Calf Pairs). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 24%. AUCTION This Week Last Reported 3/22/2023 Last Year Total Receipts: 741 767 988 Feeder Cattle: 662(89.3%) 682(88.9%) 901(91.2%) Slaughter Cattle: 61(8.2%) 80(10.4%) 82(8.3%) Replacement Cattle: 18(2.4%) 5(0.7%) 5(0.5%)
Feeder Steers
Weight |
Min |
Avg |
Max |
Approx* |
200-300 |
237.5 |
242 |
0.0000 |
$604
|
300-400 |
227 |
230 |
235 |
$806
|
400-500 |
227.5 |
245 |
266 |
$1,104
|
500-600 |
206 |
225 |
247 |
$1,238
|
600-700 |
195 |
206 |
220 |
$1,339
|
700-800 |
177 |
179 |
198.5 |
$1,345
|
Feeder Heifers
Weight |
Min |
Avg |
Max |
Approx* |
200-300 |
170 |
170 |
0.0000 |
$425
|
300-400 |
199 |
210 |
213 |
$734
|
400-500 |
199 |
214 |
232 |
$965
|
500-600 |
181 |
196 |
207 |
$1,080
|
600-700 |
174 |
183 |
189 |
$1,191
|
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 |
$95 |
$115 |
$126 |
Total Run