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Archived Report
5/15/2023
Total Run: 3,310
Market Notes
Compared to last week, steer calves weighing 400-500 lbs sold steady, with 500-700 lbs selling firm to 5.00 higher over 700 lbs were lightly tested. Feeder heifers weighing 400-500 lbs sold steady to firm, instances 5.00 higher, with 500-550 lbs trading firm to 5.00 higher with a large attractive offering of 550-600 lbs selling with a sharply higher undertone, 600-700 lbs sold steady to firm. Demand was good on a heavy offering with several stick-out sales of 550-600 lb heifer calves including one consignment of 187 hd all sold on a very active market. Overall a very good quality offering of feeders weighing mostly 400-600 lbs. Rain showers with varied amounts over the weekend fell along the I-70 corridor with most of the rain falling north of I-70 as south of I-70 remains dry as this is the 5th Monday in a row of 3,000 plus head receipts. Slaughter cows sold firm to 3.00 higher.
Supply included: 90% Feeder Cattle (48% Steers, 48% Heifers, 3% Bulls); 10% Slaughter Cattle (2% Steers, 97% Cows, 1% Bulls). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 20%. AUCTION This Week Last Reported 5/8/2023 Last Year Total Receipts: 3,310 3,242 2,570 Feeder Cattle: 2,970(89.7%) 2,870(88.5%) 2,342(91.1%) Slaughter Cattle: 340(10.3%) 372(11.5%) 228(8.9%)
Feeder Steers
Weight |
Min |
Avg |
Max |
Approx* |
200-300 |
|
|
|
$--
|
300-400 |
281 |
292 |
313 |
$1,021
|
400-500 |
271 |
279 |
299.5 |
$1,257
|
500-600 |
260.5 |
273 |
287.5 |
$1,502
|
600-700 |
|
|
|
$--
|
700-800 |
|
|
|
$--
|
Feeder Heifers
Weight |
Min |
Avg |
Max |
Approx* |
200-300 |
|
|
|
$--
|
300-400 |
235 |
241 |
247 |
$844
|
400-500 |
232 |
244 |
257.5 |
$1,096
|
500-600 |
225 |
237 |
254 |
$1,305
|
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 |
$123 |
$123 |
$0 |