DUNLAP LIVESTOCK AUCTION
701 Hwy 30 W, Dunlap, IA 51529, 712-643-5761
Sale Times for Tuesday, Apr. 29th @ 9:00 am Fed Cattle, followed by Weigh Cows & Bulls, Feeder Cattle @ 12:30pm then Bred Cows/Pairs/Breeding Bulls
Some much needed moisture this past week sure will be greening things up. Of course green grass means watch out for grass tetany. Hig Mag block/tubs should be coming out. Nothing more satisfying than getting pairs turned to grass & that should be coming soon. If you’re looking for Pairs, we should have a nice line up Wednesday May 8th. Best of luck & take it safe planting over the next few weeks!
Fed Cattle/Weigh Cows Tues. Apr. 16th:
Fed Cattle were slightly higher than the week before, demand has been great & I encourage you to try the auction method on marketing Fed Cattle. Weigh Cows/Bulls were string again. It seems like a great time to move any problem cows. Please don’t forget to get those bulls semen checked.
Fat Cattle (112 head):
Str. Top - $186.75
Str. Choice -$184-$186.75
Str. Select/Choice - $180-$183
2-Ways - $no test
Hfr. Top - $186.25
Hfr. Choice - $184-$186.25
Hfr. Select/Choice - $180-$183
2-Ways - $no test
Choice Holsteins - $no test
Select Holsteins - $no test
Fat Hfrts. - $145-$165
Weigh Cows (311 head):
Fed Cows: $130-$141
Bulk Cows: $118-$136
Low Yield: $90-$110
High Yielding Bulls: up to $179
Bulk of Bulls: $150-$170
Cutting Bulls: $160-$180
Preg open hfrs: $170-$200
Hfrts: $130-$160
Special Bred Female/Pairs & Keller Windchime Apr. 17th:
Wednesday’s Auction kicked off with the Keller Windchime Bulls. Always an impressive set. Buyers aggressively bid with the top bull heading out @$12,000. With Tuesday’s rain we had an impressive crowd. In addition, online activity was off the charts. Sold 2 pot-loads of Pairs & 1 pot-load of Breds on the internet. We appreciate all your buyer support.
Most 1st Calf Hfr Pairs @$3200-$3700 Most Young Pairs $2800-$3400
Most Med Age Pairs @$2500-$3100 Aged Pairs $2200-$2800
Most Young Breds $2400-$2900
Western IA Precond. Feeder Apr. 5th:
Friday’s Feeder Auction was well attended & very active despite a horrible day & a past couple weeks on the board. Feeders Friday were $5 lower on the board & buyers tried to use that against the live market. Overall Friday’s feeders were lower, but we still had a great buyer participation on the seats & also on the internet. Here are some actual sales:
11 Strs 484# @$360 10 Hfrs 408# @$322.50
21 Strs 534# @$342.50 14 Hfrs 526# @$315
10 Strs 626# @$319 15 Hfrs 623# @$279.50
73 Strs 675# @$282.50 75 Hfrs 690# @$251
110 Strs 935# @$237.25