DUNLAP LIVESTOCK AUCTION
Sale Times for Tuesday, Mar. 17th @ 9:00 am Fed Cattle, followed by Weigh Cows & Bulls, Feeder
Cattle @ 12:30pm then Bred Cows/Pairs/Breeding Bulls
Mideast turmoil & unrest in the beef trade have made for some uncertain times. We pray for understanding & peace!
Fed Cattle/Weigh Cows Tues. Mar. 3rd:
Fed Cattle $2-$3 lower. Weigh Cows extremely strong.
Fat Cattle (110 head):
Str. Choice -$235-$238.50
Str. Select/Choice - $230-$235
2-Ways - $no test
Hfr. Choice - $237-$241
Hfr. Select/Choice - $230--$236
2-Ways -$no test
Fat Hfrts. - $210-$225
Weigh Cows (210 head):
Fed Cows: $165-$185
Bulk Cows: $165-$185
Low Yield Cows: $110-$150
High Yielding Bulls: $200-$217
Bulk of Bulls: $190-$210
Cutting Bulls:$no test
Preg open hfrs:$265-$305
Hfrts: $200-$260
Special Bred Female & Janssen Bulls Mar. 4th:
Wednesday’s cow sale was fantastic with the Janssen Bulls topping at $9000. In addition, with Southwest Simmental Auction we offered over 60 bulls this week. Bred Hfrs were in high demand with several Bred Hfrs $4700-$5300. The best Pairs brought up to $6000. Bred Cows were in hot demand as buyers actually bid on replacement stock.
Western IA Precond. Fdr Fri. Mar. 6th:
Friday’s feeder auction featured high quality calves & outstanding replacement hfrs. Friday’s board had an awful day losing over $7. Here are a few actual sales:
33 Strs 572# @$500 26 Hfrs 532# @$457
64 Strs 697# @$426.75 77 Hfrs 649# @$420
13 Strs 706# @$409.50 13 Replacement Hfrs 720# @$422
23 Strs 801# @$365 32 Replacement Hfrs 847# @$374
Special Calf/Yrlg Fri. Feb. 27th:
Friday’s feeder auction was on the defensive with big losses Thursday & Friday & March feeders losing $13 for the week. Here are a few actual sales:
13 Strs 486# @$500 15 Hfrs 504# @$452
15 Strs 608# @$433 16 Hfrs 551# @$435
42 Strs 764# @$381.50 44 Hfrs 764# @$353.50
18 Strs 838# @$355.25 11 Hfrs 931# @$326