Texas Weekly Cattle Auction Summary
Archived Report
2/4/2023
Total Run: 3,557
Market Notes
Compared to last week's light run due to snow: Feeder steers and heifers sold steady to 4.00 higher on limited comparable sales. Trade activity was moderate to good on good demand. Slaughter cows and bulls were steady to 3.00 higher.Supply included: 81% Feeder Cattle (45% Steers, 52% Heifers, 3% Bulls); 18% Slaughter Cattle (98% Cows, 2% Bulls); 1% Replacement Cattle (84% Bred Cows, 13% Cow-Calf Pairs, 3% Bulls). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 64%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 1/23/2023 Last Year Total Receipts: 3,557 3,271 1,599 Feeder Cattle: 2,897(81.4%) 2,443(74.7%) 1,541(96.4%) Slaughter Cattle: 627(17.6%) 685(20.9%) 26(1.6%) Replacement Cattle: 33(0.9%) 143(4.4%) 32(2.0%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 250 | 255 | 279 | $638 |
| 300-400 | 210 | 243 | 279 | $851 |
| 400-500 | 209 | 232 | 252 | $1,044 |
| 500-600 | 183 | 209 | 227 | $1,152 |
| 600-700 | 180 | 189 | 202 | $1,232 |
| 700-800 | 172 | 181 | 183.5 | $1,359 |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 190 | 206 | 216 | $515 |
| 300-400 | 199 | 203 | 216 | $709 |
| 400-500 | 168 | 192 | 226 | $866 |
| 500-600 | 156 | 183 | 201 | $1,006 |
| 600-700 | 149 | 172 | 182 | $1,116 |
| 700-800 | 150 | 170 | 173.85 | $1,275 |
*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 | $91 | $103 | $108 |