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

Sale Times for Tuesday, May 14th @ 9:00 am Fed Cattle, followed by Weigh Cows & Bulls, Feeder Cattle @ 12:30pm then Bred Cows/Pairs/Breeding Bulls


Locally rain has farmers out of the field. I’m guessing we are a long way from “fixing” the drought, but it sure is start. Some short term drier warm weather will be welcome. Best of luck & congratulations to all the graduates. Finally a big shoutout to all the moms as we celebrate Mother’s Day. Moms should be honored every day!


Fed Cattle/Weigh Cows Tues. Apr. 30th:

We had a light run of market stock on Tuesday. Fed cattle are starting to work higher. Weigh Cows/Bulls are at all time highs. Top bull 2040# @$180.50. We had a 1445# @$148.

Fat Cattle (114 head):
Str. Top - $185
Str. Choice -$183-$185

Str. Select/Choice - $180-$183
2-Ways - $no test
Hfr. Top - $184.50
Hfr. Choice - $182-$184.50

Hfr. Select/Choice - $180-$182
2-Ways - $no test
Choice Holsteins - $no test
Select Holsteins - $no test
Fat Hfrts. - $145-$165
Weigh Cows (173 head): 
Fed Cows: $133-$145
Bulk Cows: $117-$133
Low Yield: $85-$110
High Yielding Bulls: $165-$180.50
Bulk of Bulls: $150-$170
Cutting Bulls: $165-$200
Preg open hfrs: $175-$205
Hfrts: $130-$160


Special Calf/Yrlg Friday May 3rd:

Friday’s feeder auction had a great crowd in person & online. This past week saw future down hard on Tues. & Wed., but put in a much higher day on Thursday. The yo-yo continues! Here are some actual sales:

39 Strs 559# @$325.50             27 Hfrs 536# @$291.50

23 Strs 651# @$313.50             59 Hfrs 646# @$263.50

115 Strs 818# @$260               13 Bwf Replacec Hfrs 890# @$233.50

65 Strs 927# @$234.50             7 Rwf Replace. Hfrs 840# @$245

281 Strs 968# @$224.75


Western IA Precond. Feeder Friday Apr. 26th:

The board Friday was higher which was a pleasant change. We had a great group of buyers in attendance in addition to outstanding internet activity. Here are a few actual sales:

10 Strs 449# @$360                 8 Hfrs 430# @$342.50

23 Strs 568# @$330                 18 Hfrs 456# @$337.50

22 Strs 658# @$304.25             78 Hfrs 599# @$280.75

17 Strs 700# @$285.50             20 Hfrs 797# @$240.75


Special Bred Female/Pairs & Keller Windchime Apr. 17th:

Wednesday’s Auction kicked off with the Keller Windchime Bulls. Always an impressive set. Buyers aggressively bid with the top bull heading out @$12,000. With Tuesday’s rain we had an impressive crowd. In addition, online activity was off the charts. Sold 2 pot-loads of Pairs & 1 pot-load of Breds on the internet. We appreciate all your buyer support.

Most 1st Calf Hfr Pairs @$3200-$3700            Most Young Pairs $2800-$3400

Most Med Age Pairs @$2500-$3100                Aged Pairs $2200-$2800

Most Young Breds $2400-$2900