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Archived Report

5/24/2021

Total Run: 568

Market Notes

Compared to last week feeder steers under 600 lbs sold 3.00 to 6.00 higher with good demand for weaned packages; over 600 lbs lightly tested. Feeder heifers under 600 lbs sold steady to 2.00 lower with good demand for weaned packages; over 600 lbs limited comparison. Slaughter cows and slaughter bulls sold 3.00 to 5.00 higher with good demand.

Supply included: 89% Feeder Cattle (23% Steers, 56% Heifers, 21% Bulls); 10% Slaughter Cattle (88% Cows, 12% Bulls); 2% Replacement Cattle (50% Bred Cows, 50% Cow-Calf Pairs). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 64%. Groups of 20 head or more: Heifers 85 head 614 lbs 138.00 Blk-Bwf Value-Added 80 head 656 lbs 133.00 Mixed Value-Added AUCTION This Week Last Reported 5/17/2021 Last Year Total Receipts: 568 841 0 Feeder Cattle: 503(88.6%) 650(77.3%) 0(0.0%) Slaughter Cattle: 56(9.9%) 141(16.8%) 0(0.0%) Replacement Cattle: 9(1.6%) 50(5.9%) 0(0.0%)

Feeder Steers

Weight Min Avg Max Approx*
200-300 $--
300-400 $--
400-500 153 161 168 $723
500-600 141 156 166 $859
600-700 131 140 147 $909
700-800 123 128 134 $962

Feeder Heifers

Weight Min Avg Max Approx*
200-300 $--
300-400 137 140 147 $490
400-500 124 132 141 $594
500-600 120 131 140 $718
600-700 108 134 138 $873
700-800 109 110 133 $825

*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 $92 $100 $107

Total Run

2021-05-17
2021-06-07
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Location

Lexington, Kentucky