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Archived Report
10/12/2022
Total Run: 583
Market Notes
Compared to last week: Feeder steers sold steady to 3.00 higher, Feeder heifers sold 2.00 to 4.00 higher. The feeder classes sold with moderate to good demand and consisted of a more desirable offering as compared to previous weeks. Preconditioned calves continued to sell at a premium. Slaughter cows sold 3.00 to 5.00 lower and slaughter bulls sold 2.00 to 4.00 lower on an average dressing offering.
Supply included: 72% Feeder Cattle (32% Steers, 43% Heifers, 25% Bulls); 21% Slaughter Cattle (1% Heifers, 80% Cows, 19% Bulls); 7% Replacement Cattle (85% Bred Cows, 15% Cow-Calf Pairs). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 25%. AUCTION This Week Last Reported 10/5/2022 Last Year Total Receipts: 583 1,096 559 Feeder Cattle: 420(72.0%) 912(83.2%) 462(82.6%) Slaughter Cattle: 123(21.1%) 144(13.1%) 53(9.5%) Replacement Cattle: 40(6.9%) 40(3.6%) 44(7.9%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight |
Min |
Avg |
Max |
Approx* |
| 200-300 |
|
|
|
$--
|
| 300-400 |
154 |
154 |
0.0000 |
$541
|
| 400-500 |
152.5 |
168 |
179 |
$756
|
| 500-600 |
140 |
156 |
172.5 |
$861
|
| 600-700 |
147 |
148 |
151 |
$962
|
| 700-800 |
137 |
145 |
153 |
$1,088
|
Feeder Heifers
| Weight |
Min |
Avg |
Max |
Approx* |
| 200-300 |
135 |
136 |
0.0000 |
$340
|
| 300-400 |
140 |
144 |
152.5 |
$505
|
| 400-500 |
138 |
142 |
150 |
$639
|
| 500-600 |
137.5 |
142 |
151 |
$784
|
| 600-700 |
123 |
128 |
135 |
$833
|
| 700-800 |
110 |
127 |
119 |
$953
|
*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 |
$80 |
$100 |
$117 |
Total Run
