DUNLAP LIVESTOCK AUCTION
701 Hwy 30 W, Dunlap, IA 51529, 712-643-5761
Sale Times for Tuesday, Dec. 12th @ 9:00 am Fed Cattle, followed by Weigh Cows & Bulls, Feeder Cattle @ 12:30pm then Bred Cows/Pairs/Breeding Bulls
Isaac Newton said, “What goes up must come down.” Obviously, Newton is in charge of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Basically, in March of 2023, future started a 6-month run up in the feeder futures near 30%, it has taken a little more than 2 months to lose most all of it. Let’s back up. Fundamentals have not changed. The supply side of this equation is in the producer’s favor. Calves are still selling at very acceptable levels. Thanks for all that you producers do. It’s a tremendous product you all produce!
Fed Cattle/Weigh Cows Tuesday, Nov 21st:
We had a really nice run of Fed Cattle on a fully steady market. Weigh Cows were a tad stronger. Thinking the western runs of cows should be slowing down. During the holidays we will have weigh stock auctions on Dec. 19th & Dec. 27th.
Fat Cattle (277 head):
Str. Top - $172.60
Str. Choice -$170-$172.60
Str. Select/Choice - $167-$170
2-Ways - $no test
Hfr. Top - $172.75
Hfr. Choice - $170-$172.75
Hfr. Select/Choice - $167-$170
2-Ways - $no test
Choice Holsteins - $no test
Select Holsteins - $no test
Fat Hfrts. - $135-$160
Weigh Cows (189 head):
Fed Cows: $100-$118
Bulk Cows: $85-$100
Low Yield: $60-$75
High Yielding Bulls: $118-$128
Bulk of Bulls: $100-$120
Cutting Bulls: $no test
Preg open hfrs: $170-$185
Hfrts: $120-$140
Western IA Precond. Feeder Dec. 1st:
A really good auction on a really cruddy market. It’s the best description I can use to some up Friday’s auction. Thankful for the top-quality calves we had a chance to market. Beyond blessed for all the buyers in the seats & on the internet. We sold over 2600 head. Here are some actual sales:
12 Strs 532# @$296 9 Hfrs 440# @$264
20 Strs 586# @$272.50 20 Hfrs 556# @$250
20 Strs 675# @$264.75 24 Hfrs 612# @$255.50
13 Strs 720# @$255 22 Hfrs 677# @$226.50
27 Strs 782# @$236 7 Hfrs 730# @$220
13 Strs 830# @$220 25 Hfrs 820# @$197
25 Hfrs 873# @$195.50
Special Bred Female Tues. Nov. 21st
The Bred Female auction featured several high quality cows. The lead off lot of 2nd clvers brought $2850-$3250. Front end young cows traded $2000-$2800. Solid Mouth cows $1500-$1900 & Aged Cows $1200-$1500.
Special Calf/Yrlg Nov. 17th:
As the board continues to have downward pressure, cattle markets have receded some. Overall prices remain very good. Here are some actual sales:
20 Strs 400# @$315 18 Hfrs 407# @$254
11 Strs 610# @$255 12 Hfrs 534# @$281
55 Strs 960# @$209.75 135 Hfrs 740# @$221.25