Market Report

Vaccinations have always been important, the higher the market goes the vac becomes a bigger deal. For over 50 years we have promoted the Green Tag Program. It’s time tested. Booster shots take the immunity levels on these calves much higher. Lots of time we hear well the buyer is just going to give one. Yes, & that 3^rd round then becomes nearly as much protection as we can give that calf. Please talk with your vets & see if a “Booster” plan works into your herd health program.

Fed Cattle/Weigh Cows Tues. Aug. 19^th:

Fed Cattle were $1 higher & Weigh Cows/Bulls were $1-$2 lower.

Fat Cattle (127 head):
Str. Top - $247.75
Str. Choice -$242-$247.75

Str. Select/Choice - $238-$242
2-Ways -up to $272
Hfr. Top - $246.75
Hfr. Choice - $240-$246.75

Hfr. Select/Choice - $235-$240
2-Ways -no test
Choice Holsteins – $no test
Select Holsteins – $no test
Fat Hfrts. - $180-$225
Weigh Cows (212 head): 
Fed Cows: $166-$175
Bulk Cows: $150-$165
Low Yield Cows: $100-$140
High Yielding Bulls: $205-$215
Bulk of Bulls: $180-$200
Cutting Bulls: up to $250
Preg open hfrs: $260-$290
Hfrts: $185-$220

Special Bred Female/Pairs/Bulls Aug. 19^th:

We had a nice cow special that was dominated by 30 Fancy Fall Clving 1^st Calf Hfrs that brought $4500. Some nice Fall Clving Solid Mouth Cows brought $3750.

Special Calf/Yrlg Aug. 22^nd:

Lighter run of feeders on Friday, selling short of 1000 head. Market continues its upward trajectory. Super demand all day. Vaccinations continue to be a really big deal. The Green Tag with boosters seems ideal.

7 Strs 405# @$598                   6 Hfrs 404# @$523

7 Strs 450# @$577.50              62 Hfrs 648# @$375

13 Strs 512# @$507                 68 Hfrs 808# @$347.50

62 Strs 773# @$381                 21 Preg Outs 1018# @$298.25