Texas Weekly Cattle Auction Summary
Archived Report
10/15/2022
Total Run: 5,720
Market Notes
Compared to last week: Feeder steers and heifers sold steady to 4.00 higher, with most increases seen on yearlings. Trade activity was light to moderate on moderate demand. There remains a wide price spread for weaned and vaccinated calves versus their counterparts as buyers try to avoid sickness in the Fall months. Slaughter cows and bulls were mostly 2.00 to 5.00 lower.Supply included: 78% Feeder Cattle (55% Steers, 41% Heifers, 4% Bulls); 19% Slaughter Cattle (95% Cows, 5% Bulls); 3% Replacement Cattle (69% Stock Cows, 22% Bred Cows, 9% CowCalf Pairs). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 37%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 10/3/2022 Last Year Total Receipts: 5,720 7,761 6,927 Feeder Cattle: 4,452(77.8%) 6,430(82.9%) 6,075(87.7%) Slaughter Cattle: 1,080(18.9%) 1,026(13.2%) 779(11.2%) Replacement Cattle: 188(3.3%) 305(3.9%) 73(1.1%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 199 | 199 | 0.0000 | $498 |
| 300-400 | 186.5 | 197 | 220 | $690 |
| 400-500 | 178 | 187 | 200 | $840 |
| 500-600 | 160 | 179 | 198 | $984 |
| 600-700 | 146.5 | 167 | 180 | $1,089 |
| 700-800 | $-- |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 166 | 175 | 0.0000 | $437 |
| 300-400 | 161 | 168 | 180 | $589 |
| 400-500 | 140 | 170 | 183 | $764 |
| 500-600 | 140 | 159 | 175 | $875 |
| 600-700 | 135 | 144 | 162 | $936 |
| 700-800 | 140 | 160 | 144 | $1,202 |
*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 | $78 | $87 | $106 |