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Market Notes
Compared to last week feeder steers sold unevenly steady. Feeder heifers sold steady to 1.00 higher. There was moderate demand for for feeder classes. Slaughter cows sold steady to 2.00 lower. Slaughter bulls sold 1.00 to 2.00 higher. There was moderate demand for slaughter classes.
Supply included: 88% Feeder Cattle (29% Steers, 1% Dairy Steers, 55% Heifers, 14% Bulls); 10% Slaughter Cattle (83% Cows, 17% Bulls); 2% Replacement Cattle (100% Bred Cows). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 58%. Groups of 20 head or more: Heifers: 70 hd 790 lbs., 138.95 MIX AUCTION This Week Last Reported 8/31/2021 Last Year Total Receipts: 341 536 247 Feeder Cattle: 299(87.7%) 466(86.9%) 221(89.5%) Slaughter Cattle: 35(10.3%) 55(10.3%) 22(8.9%) Replacement Cattle: 7(2.1%) 15(2.8%) 4(1.6%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight |
Min |
Avg |
Max |
Approx* |
| 200-300 |
|
|
|
$--
|
| 300-400 |
166 |
169 |
174 |
$591
|
| 400-500 |
157 |
169 |
172 |
$762
|
| 500-600 |
142 |
152 |
158 |
$838
|
| 600-700 |
137.5 |
147 |
153.5 |
$954
|
| 700-800 |
134 |
144 |
147 |
$1,082
|
Feeder Heifers
| Weight |
Min |
Avg |
Max |
Approx* |
| 200-300 |
146 |
147 |
147.5 |
$367
|
| 300-400 |
140 |
142 |
147.5 |
$498
|
| 400-500 |
132 |
144 |
147 |
$646
|
| 500-600 |
129 |
142 |
147 |
$780
|
| 600-700 |
122 |
132 |
136 |
$856
|
| 700-800 |
115 |
137 |
132 |
$1,028
|
*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 |
$79 |
$97 |
$103 |
Total Run
