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Market Notes
Compared to last week: Feeder steers and heifers sold 2.00 to 3.00 lower. Yearling steers and heifers not fully tested but a softer undertone was felt in the market. Slaughter cows and bulls fully steady.
Supply included: 93% Feeder Cattle (47% Steers, 0% Dairy Steers, 42% Heifers, 11% Bulls); 5% Slaughter Cattle (71% Cows, 29% Bulls); 2% Replacement Cattle (56% Bred Cows, 44% Cow-Calf Pairs). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 48%. Groups of 20 hd or more: Steers: Heifers: 25hd 482 lbs 171.00 blk/not weaned 25hd 602 lbs 142.00 blk/bwf weaned 32hd 633 lbs 168.00 blk/bwf weaned AUCTION This Week Last Reported 3/4/2022 Last Year Total Receipts: 589 1,295 979 Feeder Cattle: 549(93.2%) 1,065(82.2%) 914(93.4%) Slaughter Cattle: 30(5.1%) 65(5.0%) 60(6.1%) Replacement Cattle: 10(1.7%) 165(12.7%) 5(0.5%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight |
Min |
Avg |
Max |
Approx* |
| 200-300 |
|
|
|
$--
|
| 300-400 |
167.5 |
177 |
187.5 |
$621
|
| 400-500 |
157 |
175 |
181 |
$789
|
| 500-600 |
150 |
164 |
184 |
$903
|
| 600-700 |
142 |
159 |
161 |
$1,036
|
| 700-800 |
124 |
142 |
161 |
$1,063
|
Feeder Heifers
| Weight |
Min |
Avg |
Max |
Approx* |
| 200-300 |
|
|
|
$--
|
| 300-400 |
137.5 |
142 |
140 |
$495
|
| 400-500 |
128 |
145 |
157 |
$651
|
| 500-600 |
128 |
147 |
161 |
$808
|
| 600-700 |
116 |
132 |
142 |
$859
|
| 700-800 |
108 |
108 |
128 |
$810
|
*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 |
$97 |
$108 |
$115 |
Total Run
