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Market Notes
Compared to last week: Feeder steer and heifer calves sold steady. Yearling steers and heifers sold 1.00 to 3.00 lower. Slaughter cows and bulls steady.
Supply included: 95% Feeder Cattle (83% Steers, 11% Heifers, 6% Bulls); 4% Slaughter Cattle (92% Cows, 8% Bulls); 1% Replacement Cattle (40% Bred Cows, 60% Cow-Calf Pairs). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 71%. Groups of 20hd or more: Steers: Heifers: 28hd 680 lbs 138.75 blk 82hd 557lbs 136.40 blk 64hd 695 lbs 144.00 blk 60hd 867 lbs 123.80 blk/charx 54hd 869 lbs 122.25 mixed 157hd 988 lbs 120.80 blk/fewcharx AUCTION This Week Last Reported 3/12/2021 Last Year Total Receipts: 789 979 638 Feeder Cattle: 747(94.7%) 914(93.4%) 593(92.9%) Slaughter Cattle: 34(4.3%) 60(6.1%) 45(7.1%) Replacement Cattle: 8(1.0%) 5(0.5%) 0(0.0%)
Feeder Steers
Weight |
Min |
Avg |
Max |
Approx* |
200-300 |
|
|
|
$--
|
300-400 |
|
|
|
$--
|
400-500 |
169 |
175 |
178 |
$786
|
500-600 |
136 |
147 |
178 |
$806
|
600-700 |
138.75 |
143 |
156 |
$927
|
700-800 |
120 |
128 |
144.75 |
$960
|
Feeder Heifers
Weight |
Min |
Avg |
Max |
Approx* |
200-300 |
|
|
|
$--
|
300-400 |
138 |
138 |
0.0000 |
$483
|
400-500 |
125 |
125 |
0.0000 |
$563
|
500-600 |
125 |
130 |
135 |
$714
|
600-700 |
105 |
117 |
130 |
$763
|
700-800 |
105 |
107 |
110 |
$806
|
*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 |
$87 |
$89 |
$90 |
Total Run