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Market Notes
Compared to last week: Feeder steers under 600lbs sold 10.00 to 12.00 higher with feeder steers over 600lbs 6.00 to 8.00 higher. Feeder heifers sold steady to 4.00 higher. Slaughter cows and bulls sold 1.00 to 3.00 higher.
Supply included: 90% Feeder Cattle (57% Steers, 32% Heifers, 11% Bulls); 7% Slaughter Cattle (87% Cows, 13% Bulls); 3% Replacement Cattle (80% Bred Cows, 20% Cow-Calf Pairs). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 34%. Groups of 20hd or more: Steers: 83hd 683lbs 216.75 BLK 26hd 595lbs 238.00 BLK AUCTION This Week Last Reported 3/8/2023 Last Year Total Receipts: 793 674 981 Feeder Cattle: 712(89.8%) 556(82.5%) 914(93.2%) Slaughter Cattle: 58(7.3%) 89(13.2%) 65(6.6%) Replacement Cattle: 23(2.9%) 29(4.3%) 2(0.2%)
Feeder Steers
Weight |
Min |
Avg |
Max |
Approx* |
200-300 |
222.5 |
251 |
271 |
$628
|
300-400 |
215 |
254 |
277.5 |
$887
|
400-500 |
210 |
240 |
283 |
$1,081
|
500-600 |
200 |
229 |
245 |
$1,258
|
600-700 |
|
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|
$--
|
700-800 |
|
|
|
$--
|
Feeder Heifers
Weight |
Min |
Avg |
Max |
Approx* |
200-300 |
192.5 |
208 |
212.5 |
$520
|
300-400 |
189 |
200 |
210 |
$702
|
400-500 |
|
|
|
$--
|
500-600 |
|
|
|
$--
|
600-700 |
|
|
|
$--
|
700-800 |
|
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$--
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*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 |
$104 |
$117 |
$128 |
Total Run