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Market Notes
Supply included: 92% Feeder Cattle (30% Steers, 53% Heifers, 17% Bulls); 6% Slaughter Cattle (82% Cows, 18% Bulls); 2% Replacement Cattle (16% Stock Cows, 47% Bred Cows, 5% Bred Heifers, 32% Cow-Calf Pairs). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 40%. Groups of 20 head or more Steers Heifers 24 BLK 589 LBS 221.25 87 BLK/CHARX 548 LBS 214.60 29 BLK/CHARX 684 LBS 200.00 22 BLK/BWF 629 LBS 183.25 69 BLK/CHARX 682 LBS 183.00 AUCTION This Week Last Reported 3/28/2023 Last Year Total Receipts: 814 794 1,004 Feeder Cattle: 745(91.5%) 737(92.8%) 868(86.5%) Slaughter Cattle: 50(6.1%) 48(6.0%) 120(12.0%) Replacement Cattle: 19(2.3%) 9(1.1%) 16(1.6%)
Feeder Steers
Weight |
Min |
Avg |
Max |
Approx* |
200-300 |
|
|
|
$--
|
300-400 |
185 |
220 |
242.5 |
$771
|
400-500 |
180 |
227 |
249 |
$1,020
|
500-600 |
197 |
223 |
235 |
$1,224
|
600-700 |
180 |
198 |
204 |
$1,286
|
700-800 |
168 |
189 |
200 |
$1,420
|
Feeder Heifers
Weight |
Min |
Avg |
Max |
Approx* |
200-300 |
|
|
|
$--
|
300-400 |
175 |
201 |
212.5 |
$704
|
400-500 |
178 |
198 |
220 |
$891
|
500-600 |
169 |
207 |
201.75 |
$1,137
|
600-700 |
164 |
182 |
183 |
$1,181
|
700-800 |
147 |
168 |
183 |
$1,259
|
*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 |
$111 |
$115 |
Total Run