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Archived Report

6/3/2023

Total Run: 11,366

Market Notes

Compared to last week, feeder steers sold mixed with prices ranging 3.00 lower to 4.00 higher. Feeder heifers and bulls were mostly 2.00 to 4.00 higher. Yearlings were mostly steady to 2.00 higher. Demand was good to very good for a good quality offering with best interest for weaned packages. Slaughter cows and bulls sold mostly steady to 3.00 lower with good demand. Most Monday markets were closed for Memorial Day this week affecting the comparable receipt totals.

Supply included: 78% Feeder Cattle (36% Steers, 3% Dairy Steers, 47% Heifers, 14% Bulls, 0% Dairy Heifers); 19% Slaughter Cattle (0% Steers, 0% Heifers, 87% Cows, 13% Bulls); 3% Replacement Cattle (6% Stock Cows, 54% Bred Cows, 5% Bred Heifers, 29% Cow-Calf Pairs, 6% Bulls). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 49%.

LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 5/22/2023 Last Year Total Receipts: 11,366 16,056 8,797 Feeder Cattle: 8,896(78.3%) 12,978(80.8%) 7,310(83.1%) Slaughter Cattle: 2,121(18.7%) 2,152(13.4%) 1,076(12.2%) Replacement Cattle: 349(3.1%) 926(5.8%) 411(4.7%)

Feeder Steers

Weight Min Avg Max Approx*
200-300 210 250 297.5 $625
300-400 188 246 284 $860
400-500 197.5 247 287 $1,109
500-600 201 241 275.5 $1,327
600-700 $--
700-800 $--

Feeder Heifers

Weight Min Avg Max Approx*
200-300 185 221 265 $552
300-400 158 224 260 $783
400-500 190 216 236 $974
500-600 $--
600-700 $--
700-800 $--

*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 $90 $126 $155

Total Run

2023-05-27
2023-06-10
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