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Archived Report

3/2/2022

Total Run: 916

Market Notes

Compared to last week feeder steers under 500 lbs steady, over 500 lbs 2.00-4.00 lower, feeder heifers sold unevenly steady, all due to foreign conflict and global instability. Slaughter cows sold steady2.00 higher with good demand, Slaughter bulls sold steady. There was moderate demand for all feeder cattle, with good offerings and good buyer activity this week. Buyers showed good interest in weaned steers and heifers under 500 lbs, 400 lb heifers in heavy demand.

Supply included: 91% Feeder Cattle (38% Steers, 44% Heifers, 8% Bulls, 10% Dairy Heifers); 8% Slaughter Cattle (91% Cows, 9% Bulls); 2% Replacement Cattle (88% Bred Cows, 13% Cow-Calf Pairs). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 46%. Steers Heifers Groups of 20 head or more. Groups of 20 head or more. 27 head 638 lbs 160.50 Blk 21 head 717 lbs 127.25 Blk 24 head 875 lbs 137.50 Mix AUCTION This Week Last Reported 2/23/2022 Last Year Total Receipts: 916 606 738 Feeder Cattle: 832(90.8%) 566(93.4%) 681(92.3%) Slaughter Cattle: 70(7.6%) 32(5.3%) 53(7.2%) Replacement Cattle: 14(1.5%) 8(1.3%) 4(0.5%)

Feeder Steers

Weight Min Avg Max Approx*
200-300 $--
300-400 180 202 193 $707
400-500 160 191 215.5 $858
500-600 162.5 176 199.5 $970
600-700 140 157 167 $1,018
700-800 $--

Feeder Heifers

Weight Min Avg Max Approx*
200-300 160 170 177.5 $426
300-400 151 166 174 $580
400-500 150 167 178 $752
500-600 140 155 175 $853
600-700 130 138 144 $896
700-800 120 126 130 $943

*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 $77 $97 $109

Total Run

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Location


Albany, Kentucky