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Market Notes
Compared to last week: Feeder steers under 400lbs sold 8.00 to 10.00 higher with feeder steers over 400lbs steady. Feeder heifers under 400lbs sold sharply higher with feeder heifers over 400lbs unevenly steady. Yearling steers and heifers sold 2.00 to 4.00 higher. Good demand on all feeder classes. Slaughter cows and bulls sold 4.00 to 6.00 higher.
Supply included: 96% Feeder Cattle (42% Steers, 44% Heifers, 14% Bulls); 3% Slaughter Cattle (7% Heifers, 70% Cows, 22% Bulls); 1% Replacement Cattle (17% Bred Cows, 83% Cow-Calf Pairs). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 32%. Groups of 20hd or more: Steers: Heifers: 23hd 567lbs 194.00 BLK 54hd 733lbs 162.50 BLK 9 RED 30hd 557lbs 215.00 BLK 40hd 593lbs 178.50 BLK AUCTION This Week Last Reported 2/15/2023 Last Year Total Receipts: 821 863 606 Feeder Cattle: 791(96.3%) 798(92.5%) 566(93.4%) Slaughter Cattle: 24(2.9%) 52(6.0%) 32(5.3%) Replacement Cattle: 6(0.7%) 13(1.5%) 8(1.3%)
Feeder Steers
Weight |
Min |
Avg |
Max |
Approx* |
200-300 |
|
|
|
$--
|
300-400 |
207.5 |
225 |
242 |
$789
|
400-500 |
200 |
212 |
227 |
$956
|
500-600 |
185 |
203 |
215 |
$1,115
|
600-700 |
172 |
182 |
186 |
$1,181
|
700-800 |
|
|
|
$--
|
Feeder Heifers
Weight |
Min |
Avg |
Max |
Approx* |
200-300 |
172.5 |
203 |
0.0000 |
$507
|
300-400 |
180 |
199 |
217.5 |
$698
|
400-500 |
169 |
176 |
189 |
$790
|
500-600 |
158 |
174 |
183 |
$959
|
600-700 |
145 |
158 |
160 |
$1,026
|
700-800 |
155 |
155 |
159 |
$1,163
|
*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 |
$85 |
$110 |
$127 |
Total Run