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Market Notes
Compared to last week: Feeder steers under 650lbs sharply higher with feeder steers over 650lbs 8.00 to 12.00 higher. Feeder heifers under 550lbs sold 8.00 to 12.00 higher with feeder heifers over 550lbs 5.00 to 7.00 higher. Slaughter cows and bulls sold steady to 3.00 higher.
Supply included: 91% Feeder Cattle (41% Steers, 48% Heifers, 11% Bulls); 8% Slaughter Cattle (5% Steers, 82% Cows, 14% Bulls); 1% Replacement Cattle (100% Cow-Calf Pairs). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 30%. Groups of 20hd or more: Steers: Heifers: 33hd 634lbs 212.00 BLK 51hd 542lbs 191.50 MIXED AUCTION This Week Last Reported 2/22/2023 Last Year Total Receipts: 843 821 916 Feeder Cattle: 771(91.5%) 791(96.3%) 832(90.8%) Slaughter Cattle: 67(7.9%) 24(2.9%) 70(7.6%) Replacement Cattle: 5(0.6%) 6(0.7%) 14(1.5%)
Feeder Steers
Weight |
Min |
Avg |
Max |
Approx* |
200-300 |
215 |
215 |
0.0000 |
$538
|
300-400 |
212.5 |
239 |
260 |
$836
|
400-500 |
200 |
228 |
252 |
$1,026
|
500-600 |
190 |
225 |
244 |
$1,240
|
600-700 |
190 |
210 |
213 |
$1,365
|
700-800 |
|
|
|
$--
|
Feeder Heifers
Weight |
Min |
Avg |
Max |
Approx* |
200-300 |
172.5 |
188 |
190 |
$470
|
300-400 |
181 |
205 |
220 |
$716
|
400-500 |
184 |
200 |
223 |
$902
|
500-600 |
165 |
185 |
200 |
$1,019
|
600-700 |
164 |
172 |
176 |
$1,116
|
700-800 |
|
|
|
$--
|
*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 |
$94 |
$107 |
$121 |
Total Run