Texas Weekly Cattle Auction Summary
Archived Report
8/27/2022
Total Run: 2,936
Market Notes
Compared to last week: Stocker calves sold 2.00 to as much as 10.00 higher. Yearlings not enough comparable sales for a market trend. Trade activity was moderate on good demand. The majority of the trading region received a good slow soaking rain over the weekend bringing anywhere between a half inch to 2 inches. Temperatures were in the 70's and 80's, which allowed pastures to begin to bounce back but a large amount of weeds are accompanying the new pasture growth.Supply included: 85% Feeder Cattle (44% Steers, 50% Heifers, 6% Bulls); 9% Slaughter Cattle (90% Cows, 10% Bulls); 6% Replacement Cattle (90% Stock Cows, 2% Bred Heifers, 8% Cow-Calf Pairs). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 39%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 8/15/2022 Last Year Total Receipts: 2,936 6,039 4,706 Feeder Cattle: 2,494(84.9%) 4,916(81.4%) 3,817(81.1%) Slaughter Cattle: 275(9.4%) 991(16.4%) 776(16.5%) Replacement Cattle: 167(5.7%) 132(2.2%) 113(2.4%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 222 | 228 | 234 | $571 |
| 300-400 | 211 | 221 | 237 | $775 |
| 400-500 | 202 | 220 | 236.5 | $989 |
| 500-600 | 182 | 194 | 203.5 | $1,067 |
| 600-700 | 179 | 184 | 188 | $1,194 |
| 700-800 | 151 | 174 | 176.5 | $1,307 |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 199 | 199 | 0.0000 | $498 |
| 300-400 | 183 | 193 | 216 | $677 |
| 400-500 | 170 | 183 | 193 | $825 |
| 500-600 | 164 | 170 | 176 | $937 |
| 600-700 | 165 | 165 | 176 | $1,073 |
| 700-800 | 135 | 157 | 176 | $1,179 |
*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 | $75 | $90 | $95 |