Texas Weekly Cattle Auction Summary
Archived Report
4/16/2022
Total Run: 4,969
Market Notes
Compared to last week: Feeder steers and heifers traded mostly steady. Trade activity was moderate on moderate to good demand. The drought continues with no relief in the forecast.Supply included: 74% Feeder Cattle (42% Steers, 1% Dairy Steers, 53% Heifers, 3% Bulls, 1% Dairy Heifers); 21% Slaughter Cattle (94% Cows, 6% Bulls); 5% Replacement Cattle (33% Stock Cows, 51% Bred Cows, 15% Cow-Calf Pairs, 0% Bulls). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 57%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 4/4/2022 Last Year Total Receipts: 4,969 6,821 8,116 Feeder Cattle: 3,698(74.4%) 5,334(78.2%) 6,671(82.2%) Slaughter Cattle: 1,030(20.7%) 1,116(16.4%) 804(9.9%) Replacement Cattle: 241(4.9%) 371(5.4%) 641(7.9%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 205 | 221 | 227 | $552 |
| 300-400 | $-- | |||
| 400-500 | 169 | 200 | 219 | $901 |
| 500-600 | 160 | 182 | 185 | $1,000 |
| 600-700 | $-- | |||
| 700-800 | $-- |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 184 | 184 | 0.0000 | $460 |
| 300-400 | 160 | 178 | 191 | $624 |
| 400-500 | 145 | 174 | 187.5 | $783 |
| 500-600 | 156 | 165 | 176 | $908 |
| 600-700 | 122 | 151 | 159 | $984 |
| 700-800 | 142 | 147 | 144 | $1,099 |
*Approx is the middle weight of the weight group multiplied by the mid point of the high and low for the group. It's meant as a quick method to see what cattle of that weight class are bringing per head.
Cows & Bulls
| Type | Min | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slaughter Bulls | $80 | $96 | $110 |