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Market Notes
Compared to last week : Feeder steers and feeder heifers sold 1.00 to 3.00 higher. Slaughter cows and slaughter bulls sold steady.
Supply included: 82% Feeder Cattle (10% Steers, 21% Dairy Steers, 36% Heifers, 33% Bulls); 11% Slaughter Cattle (75% Cows, 25% Bulls); 7% Replacement Cattle (71% Bred Cows, 13% Bred Heifers, 17% Cow-Calf Pairs). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 32%. Groups of 20 head or more: 21 hd 471 lbs 142.50 Holstein Steers AUCTION This Week Last Reported 2/26/2022 Last Year Total Receipts: 720 329 445 Feeder Cattle: 589(81.8%) 226(68.7%) 394(88.5%) Slaughter Cattle: 81(11.3%) 65(19.8%) 42(9.4%) Replacement Cattle: 50(6.9%) 38(11.6%) 9(2.0%)
Feeder Steers
Weight |
Min |
Avg |
Max |
Approx* |
200-300 |
207.5 |
208 |
0.0000 |
$519
|
300-400 |
180 |
193 |
187 |
$675
|
400-500 |
185 |
198 |
209 |
$891
|
500-600 |
168 |
184 |
194 |
$1,014
|
600-700 |
154 |
160 |
159.5 |
$1,037
|
700-800 |
143 |
143 |
159.5 |
$1,073
|
Feeder Heifers
Weight |
Min |
Avg |
Max |
Approx* |
200-300 |
155 |
157 |
160 |
$394
|
300-400 |
158 |
163 |
160 |
$572
|
400-500 |
153 |
160 |
167 |
$719
|
500-600 |
136 |
157 |
169 |
$864
|
600-700 |
131 |
135 |
141 |
$879
|
700-800 |
125.55 |
126 |
135 |
$942
|
*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 |
$74 |
$101 |
$115 |
Total Run