Texas Weekly Cattle Auction Summary
Archived Report
2/18/2023
Total Run: 6,215
Market Notes
Compared to last week: Feeders were mostly steady to 3.00 higher. Trade was fairly active on good demand. High winds throughout most of the week with freezing temperatures and even snow in the northern panhandle. Slaughter cows and bulls were firm to 4.00 higher.Supply included: 85% Feeder Cattle (58% Steers, 40% Heifers, 2% Bulls); 12% Slaughter Cattle (95% Cows, 5% Bulls); 4% Replacement Cattle (37% Stock Cows, 33% Bred Cows, 2% Bred Heifers, 28% Cow-Calf Pairs, 1% Bulls). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 70%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 2/6/2023 Last Year Total Receipts: 6,215 7,566 6,711 Feeder Cattle: 5,256(84.6%) 6,244(82.5%) 5,864(87.4%) Slaughter Cattle: 730(11.7%) 1,012(13.4%) 680(10.1%) Replacement Cattle: 229(3.7%) 310(4.1%) 167(2.5%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 300 | 300 | 0.0000 | $750 |
| 300-400 | 257.5 | 286 | 310 | $999 |
| 400-500 | 221 | 240 | 270 | $1,080 |
| 500-600 | 210 | 220 | 239 | $1,207 |
| 600-700 | 188 | 194 | 207.5 | $1,261 |
| 700-800 | 174 | 182 | 189 | $1,362 |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 210 | 214 | 217.5 | $535 |
| 300-400 | 202 | 223 | 248 | $781 |
| 400-500 | 179.5 | 206 | 229 | $926 |
| 500-600 | 174 | 191 | 202.5 | $1,053 |
| 600-700 | 158 | 176 | 180.5 | $1,142 |
| 700-800 | 139 | 168 | 173.5 | $1,260 |
*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 | $96 | $101 |