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Market Notes
Compared to last week; Feeder Steers sold mostly steady and Feeder heifers sold steady with a few instances 2.00 higher on a light test. Slaughter Cows and Bulls sold steady to 2.00 higher.
Supply included: 67% Feeder Cattle (11% Steers, 37% Dairy Steers, 40% Heifers, 11% Bulls, 1% Dairy Heifers); 30% Slaughter Cattle (87% Cows, 13% Bulls); 3% Replacement Cattle (14% Stock Cows, 86% Bred Cows). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 23%. Groups of 20 or more: Holstein Steers 20 hd. 345 lbs 165.00 AUCTION This Week Last Reported 3/18/2023 Last Year Total Receipts: 261 476 502 Feeder Cattle: 174(66.7%) 393(82.6%) 343(68.3%) Slaughter Cattle: 79(30.3%) 71(14.9%) 138(27.5%) Replacement Cattle: 8(3.1%) 12(2.5%) 21(4.2%)
Feeder Steers
Weight |
Min |
Avg |
Max |
Approx* |
200-300 |
|
|
|
$--
|
300-400 |
|
|
|
$--
|
400-500 |
200 |
200 |
0.0000 |
$900
|
500-600 |
|
|
|
$--
|
600-700 |
|
|
|
$--
|
700-800 |
184 |
187 |
0.0000 |
$1,402
|
Feeder Heifers
Weight |
Min |
Avg |
Max |
Approx* |
200-300 |
|
|
|
$--
|
300-400 |
187.5 |
196 |
200 |
$684
|
400-500 |
180 |
201 |
204 |
$904
|
500-600 |
184 |
191 |
195 |
$1,050
|
600-700 |
162 |
171 |
174 |
$1,111
|
700-800 |
148 |
152 |
174 |
$1,139
|
*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 |
$112 |
$121 |
Total Run