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

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


It seems like our existence hinges on the mercantile exchange. Monday’s trade was limit down on news of the upcoming plant closure of Tyson’s Lexington plant. The trade was rebounded on Tuesday & went limit up on Wednesday & Friday. Futures have fallen off considerably before the announcement. Maybe this is more like sell the rumor & buy the fact. One thing for sure, Tyson has a pretty good track record of closing plants down: Denison, IA, West Pont, NE, Emporia, KS, & now Lexington, NE. I'm sure I've missed 1 or 2. Let's hope the board behaves this week!


Fed Cattle/Weigh Cows Tues. Nov. 25th:

Lite run of Fed Cattle on a very defensive market. Big run of Weigh Ups that were $1-$3 lower. I’m not sure, but I’m guessing weigh cow runs will shorten up pretty quick.

Fat Cattle (89 head):
Str. Choice -$205-$209

Str. Select/Choice - $200-$204
2-Ways -no test
Hfr. Choice - $205-$208

Hfr. Select/Choice - $200-$204
2-Ways -$no test
Fat Hfrts. - $185-$195
Weigh Cows (314 head): 
Fed Cows: $158-$168
Bulk Cows: $140-$160
Low Yield Cows: $100-$140
High Yielding Bulls: $180-190
Bulk of Bulls: $170-$180
Cutting Bulls:no test
Preg open hfrs: $235-$250
Hfrts: $190-$235


Special Bred Female Nov. 18th:

One of the most outstanding auctions I’ve been apart of. Tuesday’s Bred Female Auction was a dandy. Over 700 Breds were offered to a huge crowd of buyers in the seats & several hundred watching online. Here are some actual sales:

2nd Calf Cows $4500-$4750                  Red Ang. 1st Calf Hfrs Brought $4975

Blk/Bwf 1st Calf Hfrs $4300-$4800       Fancy Young Pairs $4800-$4900

Med. Age Cows $3000-$3500               Aged Cows $2200-$2750


Special Calf/Yrlg Fri. Nov. 21st:

Friday’s Calf/Yrlg Auction was lower. The high quality vaccinated calves were in the most demand. Here are a few actual sales:

19 Strs 530# @$400                 20 Hfrs 561# @$350

61 Strs 632# @$365                 70 Hfrs 731# @$329

24 Strs 602# @$370                 17 Hfrs 890# @$293