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Market Notes
Compared to last week: Feeder steers sold steady to 2.00 higher. Feeder heifers sold 1.00 to 3.00 higher. Good demand on all feeder classes. Slaughter cows and bulls sold steady.
Supply included: 79% Feeder Cattle (51% Steers, 29% Heifers, 20% Bulls); 18% Slaughter Cattle (92% Cows, 8% Bulls); 3% Replacement Cattle (43% Bred Cows, 57% Cow-Calf Pairs). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 49%. Groups of 20hd or more: Steers: 60hd 861lbs 158.70 BLK AUCTION This Week Last Reported 5/25/2022 Last Year Total Receipts: 353 659 430 Feeder Cattle: 279(79.0%) 548(83.2%) 337(78.4%) Slaughter Cattle: 65(18.4%) 104(15.8%) 69(16.0%) Replacement Cattle: 9(2.5%) 7(1.1%) 24(5.6%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight |
Min |
Avg |
Max |
Approx* |
| 200-300 |
185 |
185 |
0.0000 |
$463
|
| 300-400 |
177 |
181 |
0.0000 |
$634
|
| 400-500 |
171 |
178 |
181 |
$800
|
| 500-600 |
159 |
171 |
181 |
$943
|
| 600-700 |
156 |
177 |
174 |
$1,153
|
| 700-800 |
134 |
137 |
141 |
$1,031
|
Feeder Heifers
| Weight |
Min |
Avg |
Max |
Approx* |
| 200-300 |
160 |
160 |
0.0000 |
$400
|
| 300-400 |
155 |
162 |
167 |
$567
|
| 400-500 |
152 |
165 |
170 |
$742
|
| 500-600 |
140 |
150 |
157 |
$824
|
| 600-700 |
131 |
136 |
143 |
$883
|
| 700-800 |
122 |
122 |
143 |
$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 |
$93 |
$110 |
$115 |
Total Run
