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Market Notes
Compared to last week:Steers and heifers 2.00-4.00 higher.Slaughter cows 2.00 higher slaughter bulls steady.Moderate supply with good demand.
Supply included: 96% Feeder Cattle (58% Steers, 34% Heifers, 8% Bulls); 4% Slaughter Cattle (85% Cows, 15% Bulls); 1% Replacement Cattle (50% Cow-Calf Pairs, 50% Bulls). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 49%. Groups: 20 head or more Steers 66 hd. 764 lbs. 149.50 blk 63 hd. 773 lbs. 143.75 blk AUCTION This Week Last Reported 3/24/2021 Last Year Total Receipts: 676 714 1,393 Feeder Cattle: 648(95.9%) 637(89.2%) 1,319(94.7%) Slaughter Cattle: 24(3.6%) 64(9.0%) 60(4.3%) Replacement Cattle: 4(0.6%) 13(1.8%) 14(1.0%)
Feeder Steers
Weight |
Min |
Avg |
Max |
Approx* |
200-300 |
172.5 |
173 |
0.0000 |
$431
|
300-400 |
169 |
182 |
191 |
$639
|
400-500 |
151 |
159 |
180 |
$717
|
500-600 |
135 |
152 |
165 |
$834
|
600-700 |
128 |
145 |
158 |
$945
|
700-800 |
122 |
146 |
149.5 |
$1,093
|
Feeder Heifers
Weight |
Min |
Avg |
Max |
Approx* |
200-300 |
145 |
150 |
155 |
$376
|
300-400 |
145 |
149 |
155 |
$520
|
400-500 |
128 |
143 |
147 |
$643
|
500-600 |
120 |
137 |
142.75 |
$753
|
600-700 |
115 |
129 |
137.5 |
$838
|
700-800 |
110 |
118 |
123 |
$882
|
*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 |
$82 |
$83 |
$0 |
Total Run