DUNLAP LIVESTOCK AUCTION
701 Hwy 30 W, Dunlap, IA 51529, 712-643-5761

Sale Times for Tuesday, Mar. 19th @ 9:00 am Fed Cattle, followed by Weigh Cows & Bulls, Feeder Cattle @ 12:30pm then Bred Cows/Pairs/Breeding Bulls


It’s March Madness & it sounds like March weather might be a tad mad at the end of the month. I’m ready for a few 70-degree rainy April days. Lots of local fanbases excited with Cyclones, Bulejays, Jackrabbits, Huskers, Bulldogs, & Caitlyn Clark fans. Final Four Brackets everywhere being filled out. It’s amazing & we’ll know a bunch by Easter Sunday. Baby calves are starting to cover the hills & I so love this time of year.


Fed Cattle/Weigh Cows Tues. Mar. 12th:

Fed Cattle were $1 & have remained on a slow rising market. Weigh Cows & Bulls were significantly stronger. Top bull @ 2015# fetches $165.50 for $3334.83. Sure appears to be a great time to trade in some bulls.

Fat Cattle (179 head):
Str. Top - $186.50
Str. Choice -$184-$186.50

Str. Select/Choice - $178-$182
2-Ways - $no test
Hfr. Top - $187
Hfr. Choice - $184-$187

Hfr. Select/Choice - $178-$182
2-Ways - $no test
Choice Holsteins - $no test
Select Holsteins - $no test
Fat Hfrts. - $140-$160
Weigh Cows (371 head): 
Fed Cows: $120-$140
Bulk Cows: $110-$135
Low Yield: $85-$100
High Yielding Bulls: up to $165.50
Bulk of Bulls: $130-$155
Cutting Bulls: $no test
Preg open hfrs: $170-$200
Hfrts: $120-$160


Western IA Precond. Feeder Mar. 15th:

We sold over 1900 Feeders on an outstanding market on Friday. As deferred futures gain strengths grass weight calves are making all time highs. Great crowd on the seats & high internet traffic. Here are a few actual sales:

5 Strs 488# @$400                   6 Hfrs 428# @$352

7 Strs 514# @$385                   9 Hfrs 511 @$325

14 Strs 565# @$350                 25 Hfrs 608# @$277.50

13 Strs 630# @$325.50             17 Hfrs 659# @$263

61 Strs 665# @$312                 65 Hfrs 709# @$252.20

47 Strs 769# @$270

64 Strs 815# @$259.50

 

Special Bred Female & Janssen Sim Bulls Mar. 6th:

Wednesday’s Cow Auction was as active of an auction as we’ve had. We led off with the Janssen Sim. Bulls with the top bull @$9000. Over 600 Bred Cows & Hfrs averaged over $2525. Young Bred Cows, topped @$3200 & Bred Hfrs topped @$3175. The high on solid mouth cows was $2700. We live & breathe the cow the cow business & appreciate your support. Next cow special auction is Wed. March 20th with Hood Char. Bulls.


Special Calf/Yrlg Mar. 8th:

Friday’s feeder auction had very high with outstanding prices coming from the seats & several internet buyers. Light calves continue to lead the change with all time high prices.

14 Strs 386# @$1490/hd          23 Hfrs 394# @$348

29 Strs 483# @$350                 13 Hfrs 460# @$325

10 Strs 556# @$320                 11 Hfrs 537# @$307.50

60 Strs 855# @$251.75             21 Hfrs 578# @$284

                                                22 Hfrs 651# @$258.25