DUNLAP LIVESTOCK AUCTION
Sale Times for Tuesday, Nov. 3rd @ 9:00 am Fed Cattle, followed by Weigh Cows & Bulls, Feeder
Cattle @ 12:30pm then Bred Cows/Pairs/Breeding Bulls
As U.S. numbers of cows decline, imports have really increased. When you look at the numbers it’s quite alarming. This is one basic reason why we need county of origin labeling.
Fed Cattle/Weigh Cows Tues. Oct. 20th:
Fed Cattle traded at a significantly higher market. Weigh Cows & Bulls were $1-$2 better.
Fat Cattle (110 head):
Str. Choice -$224-$226.25
Str. Select/Choice - $220-$223
2-Ways – up to $236
Hfr. Choice - $223-$226.25
Hfr. Select/Choice - $217-$222
2-Ways – up to $243.50
Fat Hfrts. - $190-$210
Weigh Cows (139 head):
Bulk Cows: $130-$150
Young Feeding Cows: $155-$200
Low Yield Cows: $80-$120
High Yielding Bulls: no test
Bulk of Bulls: $170-$187
Cutting Bulls: no test
Preg open hfrs: up t0 $290
Hfrts: $175-$235
Special Bred Female Oct. 20th:
We had a real nice Cow Special Tues., highlighted by hiogh quality Fall Pairs and a real nice package of 1st Calf Hfrs. Heifer trade was strong with it being $4100-$4700. Lots of Fall Pairs bringing $4000-$4900.
Special Calf/Yrlg Oct. 23rd:
We had 1200 head of feeders Friday. Feeder futures have been strong & Friday’s trade was active. Here are a few actual sales:
7 Strs 280# $1950/hd 19 Hfrs 568# @$406
21 Strs 504# @$491 19 Hfrs 613# @$377
25 Strs 546# @$475 138 Hfrs 756# @$331.25
16 Strs 1165# @$269.75 91 Hfrs 917# @$300