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Market Notes
Compared to last week feeder steers sold unevenly steady, feeder heifers sold steady, feeders sold with good demand. Slaughter cows sold 1.00-3.00 lower, Slaughter bulls sold 1.00-3.00 lower. There was good demand for all feeder cattle, with moderate offerings and good buyer activity this week. Buyers showed good interest in weaned steers and heifers, cattle with favorable condition.
Supply included: 93% Feeder Cattle (60% Steers, 31% Heifers, 9% Bulls); 5% Slaughter Cattle (85% Cows, 15% Bulls); 1% Replacement Cattle (50% Bred Cows, 50% Cow-Calf Pairs). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 65%. Steers Heifers Groups of 20 head or more. Groups of 20 head or more. 50 head 714 lbs 155.90 Blk few Red 76 head 690 lbs 155.60 Blk few Mix 75 head 738 lbs 167.00 Blk 60 head 830 lbs 154.40 Tri-color AUCTION This Week Last Reported 2/16/2022 Last Year Total Receipts: 606 1,100 930 Feeder Cattle: 566(93.4%) 978(88.9%) 866(93.1%) Slaughter Cattle: 32(5.3%) 110(10.0%) 62(6.7%) Replacement Cattle: 8(1.3%) 12(1.1%) 2(0.2%)
Feeder Steers
Weight |
Min |
Avg |
Max |
Approx* |
200-300 |
170 |
177 |
190 |
$441
|
300-400 |
205 |
212 |
215 |
$743
|
400-500 |
170 |
188 |
215 |
$844
|
500-600 |
155 |
174 |
207 |
$957
|
600-700 |
145 |
164 |
171.5 |
$1,064
|
700-800 |
|
|
|
$--
|
Feeder Heifers
Weight |
Min |
Avg |
Max |
Approx* |
200-300 |
177.5 |
178 |
0.0000 |
$444
|
300-400 |
152 |
156 |
161 |
$546
|
400-500 |
141 |
153 |
160 |
$687
|
500-600 |
146 |
154 |
159 |
$850
|
600-700 |
120 |
153 |
141 |
$996
|
700-800 |
145 |
145 |
141 |
$1,088
|
*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 |
$88 |
$95 |
$95 |
Total Run