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Market Notes
Compared to last week: Feeder steers sold 4.00 to 6.00 higher. Feeder heifers sold 3.00 to 5.00 higher. Good quality offerings on all feeder classes. Slaughter cows sold 2.00 to 4.00 higher. Slaughter bulls sold steady.
Supply included: 87% Feeder Cattle (49% Steers, 27% Heifers, 23% Bulls); 12% Slaughter Cattle (89% Cows, 11% Bulls); 2% Replacement Cattle (75% Bred Cows, 17% Bred Heifers, 8% Cow-Calf Pairs). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 50%. Groups of 20hd or more: Steers: 61hd 913lbs 167.75 BLK FEW CHARX AND RED 58hd 828lbs 180.90 BLK CHARX AND RED 66hd 824lbs 186.95 BLK-BWF AUCTION This Week Last Reported 8/10/2022 Last Year Total Receipts: 991 510 979 Feeder Cattle: 860(86.8%) 475(93.1%) 897(91.6%) Slaughter Cattle: 115(11.6%) 33(6.5%) 48(4.9%) Replacement Cattle: 16(1.6%) 2(0.4%) 34(3.5%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight |
Min |
Avg |
Max |
Approx* |
| 200-300 |
212.5 |
213 |
0.0000 |
$531
|
| 300-400 |
200 |
209 |
0.0000 |
$732
|
| 400-500 |
187 |
202 |
216 |
$907
|
| 500-600 |
190 |
199 |
208 |
$1,097
|
| 600-700 |
|
|
|
$--
|
| 700-800 |
|
|
|
$--
|
Feeder Heifers
| Weight |
Min |
Avg |
Max |
Approx* |
| 200-300 |
161 |
161 |
0.0000 |
$403
|
| 300-400 |
162.5 |
172 |
180 |
$602
|
| 400-500 |
162 |
172 |
178 |
$773
|
| 500-600 |
158 |
173 |
174 |
$951
|
| 600-700 |
148 |
155 |
165 |
$1,009
|
| 700-800 |
159 |
161 |
163 |
$1,204
|
*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 |
$110 |
$111 |
$114 |
Total Run
