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Archived Report

3/16/2022

Total Run: 981

Market Notes

Compared to last week feeder steers sold 1.00-3.00 higher, feeder heifers sold 3.00-4.00 higher, with heavy demand on 400-500lb heifers. Slaughter cows sold 1.00-2.00 higher with good demand, Slaughter bulls sold steady-2.00 higher. 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 with favorable condition.

Supply included: 93% Feeder Cattle (52% Steers, 2% Dairy Steers, 33% Heifers, 13% Bulls); 7% Slaughter Cattle (82% Cows, 18% Bulls); 0% Replacement Cattle (100% Cow-Calf Pairs). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 41%. Steers Heifers Groups of 20 head or more. Groups of 20 head or more. 21 head 659 lbs 174.50 Blk 22 head 592 lbs 152.50 Blk few CharX 72 head 720 lbs 165.50 Blk AUCTION This Week Last Reported 3/9/2022 Last Year Total Receipts: 981 1,096 680 Feeder Cattle: 914(93.2%) 1,038(94.7%) 641(94.3%) Slaughter Cattle: 65(6.6%) 58(5.3%) 29(4.3%) Replacement Cattle: 2(0.2%) 0(0.0%) 10(1.5%)

Feeder Steers

Weight Min Avg Max Approx*
200-300 $--
300-400 177.5 207 194 $726
400-500 165 191 214 $861
500-600 160 177 189 $976
600-700 145 159 169 $1,033
700-800 $--

Feeder Heifers

Weight Min Avg Max Approx*
200-300 160 160 0.0000 $400
300-400 160 170 180 $595
400-500 154 166 173 $746
500-600 139 155 163 $851
600-700 132 140 145 $909
700-800 123 129 131 $969

*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 $93 $107 $123

Total Run

2022-03-09
2022-03-23
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Location

Albany, Kentucky