DUNLAP LIVESTOCK AUCTION
701 Hwy 30 W, Dunlap, IA 51529, 712-643-5761
Sale Times for Tuesday, Nov. 25th @ 9:00 am Fed Cattle, followed by Weigh Cows & Bulls, Feeder Cattle @ 12:30pm then Bred Cows/Pairs/Breeding Bulls
Friday’s late announcement of Tyson Foods closing their plant in Lexington Nebraska, sent shockwaves throughout our industry. Over the next few weeks we’ll see where this shakes out.
Fed Cattle/Weigh Cows Tues. Nov. 18th:
Fed Cattle & Weigh Cows were lower. Just no help from the board & current market conditions.
Fat Cattle (188 head):
Str. Choice -$211-$218
Str. Select/Choice - $205-$210
2-Ways -no test
Hfr. Choice - $210-$216.50
Hfr. Select/Choice - $205-$210
2-Ways -$no test
Fat Hfrts. - $185-$201
Weigh Cows (381 head):
Fed Cows: $158-$168
Bulk Cows: $140-$165
Low Yield Cows: $100-$140
High Yielding Bulls: $184-$202
Bulk of Bulls: $165-$185
Cutting Bulls:no test
Preg open hfrs: $235-$270
Hfrts: $190-$235
Special Bred Female Nov. 18th:
One of the most outstanding auctions I’ve been apart of. Tuesday’s Bred Female Auction was a dandy. Over 700 Breds were offered to a huge crowd of buyers in the seats & several hundred watching online. Here are some actual sales:
2nd Calf Cows $4500-$4750 Red Ang. 1st Calf Hfrs Brought $4975
Blk/Bwf 1st Calf Hfrs $4300-$4800 Fancy Young Pairs $4800-$4900
Med. Age Cows $3000-$3500 Aged Cows $2200-$2750
Special Calf/Yrlg Fri. Nov. 21st:
Friday’s Calf/Yrlg Auction was lower. The high quality vaccinated calves were in the most demand. Here are a few actual sales:
19 Strs 530# @$400 20 Hfrs 561# @$350
61 Strs 632# @$365 70 Hfrs 731# @$329
24 Strs 602# @$370 17 Hfrs 890# @$293