DUNLAP LIVESTOCK AUCTION

Sale Times for Tuesday, May 26th @ 9:00 am Fed Cattle, followed by Weigh Cows & Bulls, Feeder

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


Crazy weekend with weddings & graduation parties. I hope & pray the weather didn’t cause you too much trouble. The inch of rain received was sure a blessing. Our deepest sympathy goes out to the Jim Comes Family of Atlantic. Jim stood for everything that is good about the cattle industry. Rest in peace dear friend!


Fed Cattle/Weigh Cows Tues. May 12th:

Fed Cattle & Weigh Cows were both stronger. Weigh Cow demand comes from all directions. It is so nice seeing such strong demand.
Fat Cattle (114 head):
Str. Choice -$250-$255.25

Str. Select/Choice - $247-$250
2-Ways -$no test
Hfr. Choice - $252-$257

Hfr. Select/Choice - $245-$251
2-Ways -$no test
Fat Hfrts. - $205-$225

Weigh Cows (138 head): 
Fed Cows: $170-$185
Bulk Cows: $165-$190
Low Yield Cows: $100-$150
High Yielding Bulls: $235-$250
Bulk of Bulls: $215-$240
Cutting Bulls:$no test
Preg open hfrs:up to $300
Hfrts: $215-$260


Special Bred/Pairs/Bulls May 6th:

Wednesday’s cow special was one of the super ones we’ve had. Nearly 1000HD of Bred Cows, Pairs & Breeding Bulls. Great crowd & outstanding participation online. Here are the ranges:

Young Spring Breds $4200-$5100        Young Pairs $5500-$6550

Young Fall Breds $4000-$4800            Med Age Pairs $4800-$5800

Med Age Spring Breds $4000-$4600    Aged Pairs $4300-$4900

Bulls $3700-$6200


Special Calf/Yrlg May 1st:

Friday’s feeder auction featured outstanding cvls/yrlings. With higher fed cattle & a stronger board the market was $3-$5 better. Here are a few actual slaes:

11 Strs 553# @$501                 24 Hfrs 459# @$500

60 Strs 737# @$420.75             11 Hfrs 613# @$422

68 Strs 850# @$373.75             84 Hfrs 749# @$366

138 946# @$350.75                  20 Replacement Hfrs 828# @$3150/hd

 

Special Western IA Precond Fdr Apr. 24th:

Friday’s precondition auction was the last one of the season. We thank the board of the Western IA Precondition group for their hard work & continued dedication to the beef industry. It’s been over 50 years of their organization, job well done. Here are a few sales from Friday:

5 Strs 301# @$705                   8 Hfrs 426# @$531

19 Strs 566# @$500                 21 Hfrs 549# @$487

34 Strs 602# @$470                 17 Hfrs 625# @$417

50 Strs 728# @$418                 30 Hfrs 686# @$419

                                                53 Hfrs 731# @$364