DUNLAP LIVESTOCK AUCTION

Sale Times for Tuesday, Feb. 3rd @ 9:00 am Fed Cattle, followed by Weigh Cows & Bulls, Feeder

Cattle @ 12:30pm then Bred Cows/Pairs/Breeding Bulls

 

Looks like calving will really kick in over the next 3 weeks. We wish you all the best of luck. We have several bull auctions coming up over the next few months. A good bull is half your herd. A bad bull is all of it. Our best to you in your breeding decisions. Valentines day is coming up. A nice trailer load of Bred Hfrs makes an outstanding gift for your sweetheart!

 

Fed Cattle/Weigh Cows Tues. Jan. 27th:

Light run of cattle on a cold Tuesday. Fed Cattle & Weigh Cows were higher. It’s nice to see these Fed Cattle working up!! Should offer some great support to feeder prices.

Fat Cattle (121 head):
Str. Choice -$230-$236.10

Str. Select/Choice - $225-$230
2-Ways -no test
Hfr. Choice - $229-$233

Hfr. Select/Choice - $225-$229
2-Ways -$no test
Fat Hfrts. - $195-$215
Weigh Cows (118 head): 
Fed Cows: $160-$176
Bulk Cows: $152-$173
Low Yield Cows: $100-$140
High Yielding Bulls: $192-210
Bulk of Bulls: $180-$197
Cutting Bulls:no test
Preg open hfrs: $250-$285
Hfrts: $190-$235

 

Western IA Precond. Fdr Jan. 30th:

Feeder futures had an ugly day Friday with March feeders losing near $5, despite that, buyers on the seats & online aggressively bid on the 2200HD we had to offer. There was excellent replacement hfr demand. Here are a few results:

12 Strs 417# @$605                 11 Hfrs 427# @$510

14 Strs 510# @$504                 14 Hfrs 509# @$470.50

13 Strs 609# @$462.50             13 Hfrs 618# @$411

13 Strs 701# @$413                 64 Hfrs 841# @$333

65 Strs 796# @$380.25             19 Replacement Hfrs 721# @$389

 

Special Bred Female Jan. 21st:

A great Bred Female Auction Wednesday selling 900HD. HUGE crowd & fantastic internet trade. Here are some ranges:

Young Cows Most. $4000-$4500 w/ 20 nice 2nds @$4800.

Fancy Med. Age Cows $3850-$4400

Balance Med Age Cows $3200-$3800

Aged Cows $2700 up to $3550

The Bred Hfrs totaled over 500HD & found excellent demand. Majority of the Hfrs traded $4200-$4500. w/ a pot load of fancy Bwf @$4600-$4700.

 

Special Calf/Yrlg Jan. 23rd:

Friday’s run of feeders was lighter on a non-preconditioned auction. Several high quakity calves. Most all vac & some not weaned. Here are a few results:

14 Strs 428# @$542                 6 Hfrs 520# @$470

18 Strs 533# @$492                 25 Hfrs 608# @$381

7 Strs 628# @$435.50              14 Hfrs 699# @$360.75

35 Strs 709# @$397                 138 Hfrs 772# @$345.25

70 Strs 826# @$370                 78 Hfrs 924# @$306