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Market Notes
Compared to last week feeder steers and heifers under 600 lbs sold 2.00 to 5.00 higher with very good demand for weaned packages. Slaughter cows and slaughter bulls sold 3.00 higher with good demand.
Supply included: 88% Feeder Cattle (31% Steers, 53% Heifers, 17% Bulls); 10% Slaughter Cattle (74% Cows, 26% Bulls); 2% Replacement Cattle (60% Bred Cows, 40% Bred Heifers). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 31%. Groups of 20 head or more: Heifers 23 head 625 lbs 135.20 Mixed Value-Added AUCTION This Week Last Reported 1/19/2022 Last Year Total Receipts: 441 469 783 Feeder Cattle: 389(88.2%) 405(86.4%) 733(93.6%) Slaughter Cattle: 44(10.0%) 42(9.0%) 35(4.5%) Replacement Cattle: 8(1.8%) 22(4.7%) 15(1.9%)
Feeder Steers
Weight |
Min |
Avg |
Max |
Approx* |
200-300 |
|
|
|
$--
|
300-400 |
|
|
|
$--
|
400-500 |
150 |
177 |
197.5 |
$798
|
500-600 |
152 |
166 |
185 |
$911
|
600-700 |
146 |
152 |
159.5 |
$989
|
700-800 |
137 |
138 |
155 |
$1,037
|
Feeder Heifers
Weight |
Min |
Avg |
Max |
Approx* |
200-300 |
147.5 |
148 |
148 |
$370
|
300-400 |
135 |
143 |
152.5 |
$499
|
400-500 |
130 |
146 |
154.5 |
$657
|
500-600 |
130 |
142 |
146 |
$784
|
600-700 |
121 |
134 |
145 |
$872
|
700-800 |
124 |
124 |
136.5 |
$930
|
*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 |
$103 |
$113 |
Total Run