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Archived Report

3/27/2023

Total Run: 1,536

Market Notes

Compared to last week, feeder steers and heifers under 600 lbs sold steady to firm, with spots 5.00 higher on the 400-450 lb steers, 600-700 lb steers and heifers both sold 4.00-8.00 higher, with 700-750 lb steers trading with a firm to higher undertone. Slaughter cows on a large offering sold fully steady to firm. Demand was good on a light supply with a much lighter offering this week but overall a good quality offering sold on and active market especially the 600-750 lb steers. CME cattle futures closed with triple digit gains on both Live and Feeder cattle contracts with the front three months of Feeders closing 270-382 higher and the front three months of Live cattle closing 190-227 higher.

Supply included: 77% Feeder Cattle (54% Steers, 40% Heifers, 6% Bulls); 23% Slaughter Cattle (5% Steers, 87% Cows, 7% Bulls). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 48%. AUCTION This Week Last Reported 3/20/2023 Last Year Total Receipts: 1,536 2,654 2,058 Feeder Cattle: 1,189(77.4%) 2,429(91.5%) 1,824(88.6%) Slaughter Cattle: 347(22.6%) 225(8.5%) 234(11.4%)

Feeder Steers

Weight Min Avg Max Approx*
200-300 $--
300-400 270 274 0.0000 $958
400-500 245 260 277 $1,171
500-600 208 229 249 $1,262
600-700 212 225 232 $1,461
700-800 204 207 208.75 $1,556

Feeder Heifers

Weight Min Avg Max Approx*
200-300 $--
300-400 227.5 244 260 $855
400-500 220 229 242 $1,031
500-600 196.5 209 220 $1,149
600-700 190 195 201 $1,267
700-800 $--

*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 $95 $116 $131

Total Run