Cattle Market Philip Livestock Auction Market Report
Philip, South Dakota · USDA-reported Auction Livestock
Sale of Tuesday, February 23, 20213,800 head sold ·Official USDA report
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Receipts
| Head | This sale | Last sale | Last year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total receipts | 3,800 | 4,424 | 3,526 |
| Feeder cattle | 3,800 | 4,424 | 3,526 |
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Feeder Steers
| Weight (lb) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Avg $ | ≈ $/hd | Δ last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 424–439 | 426 | 72 | 175.00–181.00 | $175.69 | $748 | -20.31 |
| 456–472 | 464 | 15 | 177.00–183.00 | $179.76 | $834 | -3.16 |
| 502–522 | 513 | 291 | 170.00–183.00 | $179.67 | $922 | +1.02 |
| 556–591 | 572 | 18 | 160.50–167.00 | $164.01 | $938 | -12.49 |
| 603–646 | 620 | 277 | 162.00–171.00 | $166.63 | $1,033 | +6.01 |
| 651–695 | 661 | 489 | 147.00–162.50 | $159.69 | $1,056 | +8.30 |
| 707–749 | 736 | 569 | 140.00–153.00 | $147.07 | $1,082 | +0.67 |
| 748 | 748 | 5 | 133.00 | $133.00 | $995 | -13.40 |
| 751–770 | 754 | 170 | 138.75–150.25 | $146.06 | $1,101 | +5.02 |
| 809–843 | 824 | 337 | 136.00–141.50 | $138.41 | $1,140 | — |
| 867 | 867 | 66 | 136.00 | $136.00 | $1,179 | — |
| Weight (lb) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Avg $ | ≈ $/hd | Δ last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 647 | 647 | 7 | 154.25 | $154.25 | $998 | +4.98 |
| 653 | 653 | 6 | 145.00 | $145.00 | $947 | — |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight (lb) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Avg $ | ≈ $/hd | Δ last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 423–439 | 428 | 27 | 165.00–171.50 | $169.52 | $726 | -1.98 |
| 473–492 | 491 | 75 | 163.50–165.00 | $164.92 | $810 | +0.74 |
| 535 | 535 | 11 | 160.50 | $160.50 | $859 | +2.00 |
| 560–593 | 576 | 130 | 147.00–160.75 | $158.44 | $913 | +3.95 |
| 606–649 | 639 | 29 | 141.50–151.00 | $143.68 | $918 | +7.18 |
| 653 | 653 | 67 | 146.25 | $146.25 | $955 | +5.92 |
| 654–696 | 667 | 285 | 137.50–145.75 | $142.42 | $950 | +2.09 |
| 736–748 | 743 | 72 | 126.00–129.00 | $127.24 | $945 | -5.74 |
| 750–794 | 773 | 154 | 130.50–133.50 | $132.08 | $1,021 | -1.90 |
| 827 | 827 | 30 | 126.00 | $126.00 | $1,042 | — |
| Weight (lb) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Avg $ | Δ last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 564 | 564 | 64 | 890.00 | $890.00 | — |
| 676–693 | 678 | 213 | 925.00–985.00 | $943.44 | — |
| 721 | 721 | 51 | 1,050.00–1,075.00 | $1,054.90 | — |
| 784 | 784 | 51 | 1,360.00 | $1,360.00 | — |
| 804–823 | 817 | 34 | 1,075.00–1,175.00 | $1,103.93 | — |
| 874 | 874 | 61 | 1,425.00 | $1,425.00 | — |
| Weight (lb) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Avg $ | ≈ $/hd | Δ last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 384 | 384 | 6 | 163.50 | $163.50 | $628 | — |
| 419 | 419 | 5 | 159.50 | $159.50 | $668 | -3.00 |
| 525 | 525 | 6 | 159.50 | $159.50 | $837 | — |
| 553–574 | 566 | 15 | 147.50–151.00 | $148.87 | $843 | +14.37 |
| 637 | 637 | 7 | 138.00 | $138.00 | $879 | — |
| 691 | 691 | 6 | 124.50 | $124.50 | $860 | — |
| 742 | 742 | 6 | 134.00 | $134.00 | $994 | — |
| 745 | 745 | 4 | 120.00 | $120.00 | $894 | — |
| 750 | 750 | 6 | 125.00 | $125.00 | $938 | — |
Reading this report
What does "Medium and Large 1" mean?
USDA feeder grades describe frame size and muscle thickness, not quality of the individual animal. "Medium and Large" is the frame score; the number is muscle (1 = heaviest muscled). "Medium and Large 1–2" pens mix both muscle scores — common across the Southeast.
What is $/cwt?
Dollars per hundredweight — per 100 lb of animal. A 500-lb calf at $450/cwt brings 5 × $450 = $2,250. Lighter cattle usually bring more per cwt but less per head.
Why are some prices per head?
Bred cows, cow-calf pairs, and some replacement classes sell by the head, not by weight. We show those exactly as USDA reports them — a $/head figure is never converted into $/cwt on this site.
Where do these numbers come from?
From the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service's Livestock Market News — federal reporters at the sale. We publish each report in full and link the official USDA document at the top of the page.
Compared to two weeks ago: Feeder steers under 600 lbs mostly steady, over 600 lbs 3.00 to 7.00 higher with instances to 10.00 higher on 650-700 lbs. Feeder heifers under 700 lbs steady to 2.00 higher, over 700 lbs 2.00 to 5.00 lower. Very good demand for this large offering of high quality feeder cattle. Many long strings which resulted in over 2 dozen full loads of steers and heifers. Many replacement quality heifers, the quality of these cattle were outstanding. The market was very active, whether it was for the light weight cattle suitable to background, feeding types, or replacement heifers as there were plenty of buyers eager to get cattle bought. Flesh condition ran more towards moderate plus on the cattle over 700 lbs. Next special feeder cattle sale will be March 9, 2021.