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Market Notes
Compared to last week: Steers and heifers sold 2.00-4.00 higher with good demand.Slaughter cows and bulls 3.00 higher.Supply was heavy with good demand.
Supply included: 94% Feeder Cattle (44% Steers, 40% Heifers, 16% Bulls); 5% Slaughter Cattle (85% Cows, 15% Bulls); 1% Replacement Cattle (40% Bred Cows, 60% Cow-Calf Pairs). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 49%. Groups:20 head or more Steers Heifers Bulls 58 hd. 796 lbs. 134.90 mixed 32 hd. 495 lbs. 149.00 mixed 35 hd. 555 lbs. 160.00 blk 41 hd. 810 lbs. 135.00 blk 23 hd. 648 lbs. 135.00 mixed 63 hd. 877 lbs. 135.95 blk 33 hd. 794 lbs. 127.00 blk AUCTION This Week Last Reported 3/31/2021 Last Year Total Receipts: 978 676 863 Feeder Cattle: 918(93.9%) 648(95.9%) 803(93.0%) Slaughter Cattle: 53(5.4%) 24(3.6%) 60(7.0%) Replacement Cattle: 7(0.7%) 4(0.6%) 0(0.0%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight |
Min |
Avg |
Max |
Approx* |
| 200-300 |
182.5 |
189 |
190 |
$471
|
| 300-400 |
161 |
180 |
194 |
$629
|
| 400-500 |
154 |
174 |
182 |
$784
|
| 500-600 |
141 |
163 |
178 |
$896
|
| 600-700 |
137 |
140 |
145 |
$911
|
| 700-800 |
|
|
|
$--
|
Feeder Heifers
| Weight |
Min |
Avg |
Max |
Approx* |
| 200-300 |
150 |
159 |
157.5 |
$398
|
| 300-400 |
145 |
156 |
163 |
$546
|
| 400-500 |
141 |
151 |
164 |
$681
|
| 500-600 |
128 |
142 |
156 |
$784
|
| 600-700 |
117 |
133 |
135 |
$865
|
| 700-800 |
122 |
122 |
135 |
$915
|
*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 |
$84 |
$91 |
$104 |
Total Run
