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Market Notes
Compared to last week: Feeder steers and heifers sold steady to 4.00 higher on a light test due to the unfavorable weather conditions. Good demand on all feeder classes. Slaughter cows and bulls sold 3.00 to 5.00 higher.
Supply included: 93% Feeder Cattle (60% Steers, 25% Heifers, 15% Bulls); 7% Slaughter Cattle (84% Cows, 16% Bulls). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 51%. Groups of 20hd or more: Steers: 69hd 748lbs 178.90 BLK 3 CHARX 5 RED AUCTION This Week Last Reported 1/25/2023 Last Year Total Receipts: 291 819 1,127 Feeder Cattle: 272(93.5%) 718(87.7%) 1,043(92.5%) Slaughter Cattle: 19(6.5%) 76(9.3%) 67(5.9%) Replacement Cattle: 0(0.0%) 25(3.1%) 17(1.5%)
Feeder Steers
Weight |
Min |
Avg |
Max |
Approx* |
200-300 |
|
|
|
$--
|
300-400 |
200 |
206 |
0.0000 |
$720
|
400-500 |
188 |
208 |
216 |
$936
|
500-600 |
178 |
182 |
186 |
$1,003
|
600-700 |
168.5 |
178 |
180 |
$1,157
|
700-800 |
163 |
178 |
165 |
$1,332
|
Feeder Heifers
Weight |
Min |
Avg |
Max |
Approx* |
200-300 |
167.5 |
168 |
0.0000 |
$419
|
300-400 |
152 |
170 |
179 |
$595
|
400-500 |
155 |
171 |
175 |
$770
|
500-600 |
153 |
161 |
168 |
$886
|
600-700 |
140 |
145 |
151 |
$941
|
700-800 |
114 |
124 |
149 |
$931
|
*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 |
$109 |
$111 |
$113 |
Total Run