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Archived Report

4/10/2023

Total Run: 1,254

Market Notes

Compared to last week, steer calves weighing 400-600 lbs sold 5.00-10.00 higher, with a light offering of 6 weight steers selling fully steady to firm and a part load of 883 lb steers traded steady within last week's range of pot load lots. Feeder heifers weighing 400-450 lbs sold 5.0010.00 higher, spots 15.00 higher, with 450-500 lbs selling steady to firm on last week's active market, 5 weights traded steady on a light test and over 600 lbs were not tested. A light offering coming back from the Easter Holiday weekend but a good quality offering of steer and heifer calves with several large lots and groups of 400-600 lb heifers and steer calves selling on and active market with good demand. Slaughter cows sold steady on a light test.

Supply included: 89% Feeder Cattle (45% Steers, 54% Heifers, 1% Bulls); 11% Slaughter Cattle (3% Steers, 6% Heifers, 74% Cows, 17% Bulls). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 20%. AUCTION This Week Last Reported 4/3/2023 Last Year Total Receipts: 1,254 2,297 2,384 Feeder Cattle: 1,119(89.2%) 2,027(88.2%) 2,012(84.4%) Slaughter Cattle: 135(10.8%) 270(11.8%) 372(15.6%)

Feeder Steers

Weight Min Avg Max Approx*
200-300 $--
300-400 272 280 284 $979
400-500 254.5 270 280 $1,217
500-600 234 250 263.5 $1,376
600-700 220 223 229 $1,452
700-800 196.75 205 229 $1,538

Feeder Heifers

Weight Min Avg Max Approx*
200-300 $--
300-400 $--
400-500 $--
500-600 $--
600-700 $--
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 $114 $122 $135

Total Run