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

Sale Times for Tuesday, Apr. 22nd @ 9:00 am Fed Cattle, followed by Weigh Cows & Bulls, Feeder Cattle @ 12:30pm then Bred Cows/Pairs/Breeding Bulls


Markets continue with yo-yo performances. Cash feeder cattle markets are performing well. Cash fed cattle are lower, but not fall out of the bed! I had a bull auction Sunday with the top bull bringing $36,000. Top genetics bring top prices. Planters starting to roll! We wish all of you a blessed Easter!


Fed Cattle/Weigh Cows Tues. Apr. 8th:

Fed Cattle were $1 higher. Weigh Cows were stronger. Unless there is drought around the U.S., Weigh Cows will get HIGH!!

Fat Cattle (91 head):
Str. Top - $215
Str. Choice -$211-$215

Str. Select/Choice - $204-$210
2-Ways - $no test
Hfr. Top - $215
Hfr. Choice - $208-$213

Hfr. Select/Choice - $201-$207
2-Ways – $no test
Choice Holsteins - $no test
Select Holsteins – $no test
Fat Hfrts. - $165-$185
Weigh Cows (212 head): 
Fed Cows: $144-$158.50
Bulk Cows: $130-$150
Low Yield Cows: $90-$120
High Yielding Bulls: $178-$192
Bulk of Bulls: $160-$180
Cutting Bulls: $190-$210
Preg open hfrs: $205-$227
Hfrts: $160-$190


Special Calf/Yrlg Apr. 11th:

The feeder auction Friday was outstanding. High quality cattle sold on a very aggressive market. Here are a few sales:

21 Strs 401# @$478                 10 Hfrs 419# @$394

18 Strs 516# @$393                 26 Hfrs 469# @$369

13 Strs 721# @$307.50             10 Hfrs 818# @$269

55 Strs 948# @$27175


Special Breds/Pairs & 2J Ang. Bulls Apr. 2nd:

We started Wednesday’s Cow auction with the 2J Angus Bulls & they were received quite well. The majority traded $4000-$5000. The Bred & Pair market was at all-time highs. The April calving Bred Hfrs fetched $4275, the May clving Bred Hfrs brought $3850. The 1st Calf Hfr Pairs topped @$4550. Majority of the Young Bred Cows brought $3000-$3600. Medium Aged Cows $2800-$3300, & Aged Breds $2300-$2800.


Western IA Precond. Fdr Apr. 4th:

Friday’s Feeder trade was extremely active despite a lower undertone caused by the limit losses on the feeder board. Here are a few actual sales:

18 Strs 433# @$421     38 Hfrs 472# @$368

16 Strs 490# @$402     26 Hfrs 507# @$344

22 Strs 528# @$396     46 Hfrs 577# @$305.50

44 Strs 640# @$335     72 Hfrs 652# @$299.75

12 Strs 670# @$320     77 Hfrs 784# @$266.50

76 Strs 768# @$288.75