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Archived Report

8/27/2021

Total Run: 456

Market Notes

Compared to last week feeder steers sold Steady with light test, feeder heifers sold steady with light test. Slaughter cows sold steady, Slaughter bulls sold steady. There was good demand for all classes of feeder cattle, with light offerings and good buyer activity this week. Buyers showed good interest in yearling steer cattle and cattle with favorable condition.

Supply included: 91% Feeder Cattle (55% Steers, 34% Heifers, 11% Bulls); 7% Slaughter Cattle (88% Cows, 12% Bulls); 2% Replacement Cattle (67% Bred Cows, 33% Cow-Calf Pairs). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 74%. Steers Heifers Groups of 20 head or more. Groups of 20 head or more. 57 head 912 lbs 145.60 Blk few CharX 59 head 870 lbs 139.80 Blk few CharX 60 head 923 lbs 147.00 Blk few CharX AUCTION This Week Last Reported 8/20/2021 Last Year Total Receipts: 456 1,274 1,387 Feeder Cattle: 414(90.8%) 1,218(95.6%) 1,335(96.3%) Slaughter Cattle: 32(7.0%) 46(3.6%) 37(2.7%) Replacement Cattle: 10(2.2%) 10(0.8%) 15(1.1%)

Feeder Steers

Weight Min Avg Max Approx*
200-300 $--
300-400 160 165 0.0000 $578
400-500 150 157 0.0000 $706
500-600 145 163 155 $899
600-700 140 162 167 $1,055
700-800 130 148 154 $1,111

Feeder Heifers

Weight Min Avg Max Approx*
200-300 155 155 0.0000 $388
300-400 135 139 150 $486
400-500 130 136 150 $613
500-600 126 138 146 $760
600-700 123 126 126 $817
700-800 114 118 123 $888

*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 $93 $101 $105

Total Run

2021-08-20
2021-09-03
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Location

Richmond, Kentucky