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Market Notes
Compared to last week: Feeder steers and heifers sold steady. Good demand on feeder classes. Slaughter cows sold steady with the exception of a few high dressers. Slaughter bulls sold steady. Yearlings sold on a light test.
Supply included: 88% Feeder Cattle (72% Steers, 26% Heifers, 2% Bulls); 8% Slaughter Cattle (89% Cows, 11% Bulls); 3% Replacement Cattle (57% Bred Cows, 29% Cow-Calf Pairs, 14% Bulls). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 49%. Groups of 20hd or more: Steers: Heifers: 61hd 478lbs 201.00 Blk-Few Red 42hd 651lbs 149.50 Blk-Bwf 81hd 486lbs 200.00 Blk 85hd 611lbs 189.95 Blk 60hd 834lbs 148.00 Mixed AUCTION This Week Last Reported 4/29/2022 Last Year Total Receipts: 586 675 689 Feeder Cattle: 518(88.4%) 596(88.3%) 625(90.7%) Slaughter Cattle: 48(8.2%) 57(8.4%) 52(7.5%) Replacement Cattle: 20(3.4%) 22(3.3%) 12(1.7%)
Feeder Steers
Weight |
Min |
Avg |
Max |
Approx* |
200-300 |
|
|
|
$--
|
300-400 |
192.5 |
193 |
0.0000 |
$674
|
400-500 |
165 |
199 |
201 |
$896
|
500-600 |
160 |
176 |
185.5 |
$969
|
600-700 |
150 |
186 |
189.95 |
$1,208
|
700-800 |
150 |
150 |
151 |
$1,127
|
Feeder Heifers
Weight |
Min |
Avg |
Max |
Approx* |
200-300 |
|
|
|
$--
|
300-400 |
159 |
171 |
174 |
$599
|
400-500 |
152 |
164 |
173 |
$737
|
500-600 |
145 |
155 |
160 |
$854
|
600-700 |
129 |
146 |
149.5 |
$950
|
700-800 |
123 |
131 |
149.5 |
$979
|
*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 |
$101 |
$114 |
$122 |
Total Run