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Archived Report

5/8/2023

Total Run: 3,242

Market Notes

Compared to last week, steer calves weighing 400-500 lbs and 600-650 lbs sold mostly steady to 5.00 lower with 500-600 lbs selling steady to 8.00 lower, spots 10.00 lower on the 500-550 lb steers, over 650 lbs were lightly tested. Feeder heifers weighing 400-450 lbs and 500-600 lbs selling steady to 5.00 lower with 450-500 lbs trading mostly steady, over 600 lbs were lightly tested. Demand was moderate to good with supply heavy. Feeders weighing 400-600 lbs still sold on a very active market just not reaching last week's highs as overall kind, quality and condition were not as attractive as last week on the 500-600 lb steer calves with several pot loads of 600-650 lb steer calves and a near pot load of 818 lb yearling steers still sold on a very active market. Light rain fell throughout the trade area, but dry conditions still remain for the most part. Slaughter cows sold steady to firm.

Supply included: 89% Feeder Cattle (62% Steers, 36% Heifers, 2% Bulls); 11% Slaughter Cattle (100% Cows). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 31%. AUCTION This Week Last Reported 5/1/2023 Last Year Total Receipts: 3,242 3,574 2,502 Feeder Cattle: 2,870(88.5%) 3,055(85.5%) 2,238(89.4%) Slaughter Cattle: 372(11.5%) 519(14.5%) 264(10.6%)

Feeder Steers

Weight Min Avg Max Approx*
200-300 $--
300-400 291 292 297 $1,023
400-500 270 281 292 $1,266
500-600 243 253 270 $1,393
600-700 231.5 239 242.5 $1,551
700-800 212 212 213 $1,591

Feeder Heifers

Weight Min Avg Max Approx*
200-300 $--
300-400 $--
400-500 219 233 246 $1,049
500-600 217 225 239.5 $1,240
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 $109 $110 $111

Total Run

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Location


Kingdom City, Missouri