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Archived Report

4/8/2022

Total Run: 819

Market Notes

Compared to last week: Feeder steer calves sold steady. Feeder heifer calves sold 2.00 to 3.00 higher with good demand. Yearling steers and heifers sold steady on a light test. Slaughter cows and bulls sold 2.00 to 3.00 lower with the exception of a few very high dressing individuals.

Supply included: 90% Feeder Cattle (63% Steers, 29% Heifers, 8% Bulls); 6% Slaughter Cattle (81% Cows, 19% Bulls); 4% Replacement Cattle (30% Bred Cows, 70% Cow-Calf Pairs). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 65%. Groups of 20hd or more: Steers: 68hd 686lbs 156.00 Mixed 30hd 745lbs 154.50 Blk 60hd 821lbs 145.90 Mixed 20hd 823lbs 141.50 Mixed 21hd 838lbs 146.90 Charx/Few Red 62hd 839lbs 149.90 Blk AUCTION This Week Last Reported 4/1/2022 Last Year Total Receipts: 819 480 1,157 Feeder Cattle: 736(89.9%) 393(81.9%) 1,039(89.8%) Slaughter Cattle: 49(6.0%) 65(13.5%) 49(4.2%) Replacement Cattle: 34(4.2%) 22(4.6%) 69(6.0%)

Feeder Steers

Weight Min Avg Max Approx*
200-300 $--
300-400 173 185 190 $646
400-500 170 180 188 $808
500-600 168 175 179 $965
600-700 154 159 180 $1,036
700-800 142 152 158 $1,144

Feeder Heifers

Weight Min Avg Max Approx*
200-300 152 160 167 $400
300-400 150 155 160 $542
400-500 140 157 169 $704
500-600 137 148 152 $812
600-700 130 141 145 $919
700-800 122 130 138 $976

*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 $122

Total Run

2022-04-01
2022-04-15
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Location

Richmond, Kentucky