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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