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Market Notes
Compared to last week: Feeder steers and heifers sold 3.00 to 5.00 higher on a better quality offering. Slaughter cows sold 4.00 to 6.00 lower. Slaughter bulls sold steady to 2.00 lower.
Supply included: 86% Feeder Cattle (25% Steers, 53% Heifers, 22% Bulls); 12% Slaughter Cattle (85% Cows, 15% Bulls); 2% Replacement Cattle (100% Bred Cows). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 28%. AUCTION This Week Last Reported 9/28/2022 Last Year Total Receipts: 593 493 596 Feeder Cattle: 511(86.2%) 432(87.6%) 400(67.1%) Slaughter Cattle: 73(12.3%) 58(11.8%) 106(17.8%) Replacement Cattle: 9(1.5%) 3(0.6%) 90(15.1%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight |
Min |
Avg |
Max |
Approx* |
| 200-300 |
|
|
|
$--
|
| 300-400 |
170 |
190 |
211 |
$665
|
| 400-500 |
171 |
179 |
190 |
$804
|
| 500-600 |
169 |
179 |
185 |
$983
|
| 600-700 |
144 |
165 |
172.5 |
$1,076
|
| 700-800 |
136 |
148 |
164 |
$1,114
|
Feeder Heifers
| Weight |
Min |
Avg |
Max |
Approx* |
| 200-300 |
153 |
153 |
0.0000 |
$383
|
| 300-400 |
140 |
151 |
158 |
$528
|
| 400-500 |
145 |
153 |
163 |
$689
|
| 500-600 |
140 |
152 |
162 |
$838
|
| 600-700 |
134 |
146 |
150 |
$947
|
| 700-800 |
130 |
143 |
146 |
$1,074
|
*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 |
$89 |
$102 |
$113 |
Total Run
