Texas Weekly Cattle Auction Summary
Archived Report
4/1/2023
Total Run: 4,863
Market Notes
Compared to last week: Feeder steers and heifers sold mostly 2.00 to 7.00 higher. Trade was fairly active on good demand. Slaughter cows and bulls traded steady to 5.00 higher.Supply included: 84% Feeder Cattle (47% Steers, 51% Heifers, 2% Bulls); 12% Slaughter Cattle (93% Cows, 7% Bulls); 4% Replacement Cattle (39% Stock Cows, 20% Bred Cows, 12% Cow-Calf Pairs, 29% Bulls). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 65%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 3/20/2023 Last Year Total Receipts: 4,863 6,697 7,009 Feeder Cattle: 4,104(84.4%) 5,754(85.9%) 5,690(81.2%) Slaughter Cattle: 576(11.8%) 766(11.4%) 895(12.8%) Replacement Cattle: 183(3.8%) 177(2.6%) 424(6.0%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 240 | 263 | 299 | $658 |
| 300-400 | 258 | 277 | 283.5 | $971 |
| 400-500 | 232 | 246 | 275 | $1,108 |
| 500-600 | 201 | 224 | 246 | $1,232 |
| 600-700 | 185 | 200 | 217 | $1,302 |
| 700-800 | 183 | 192 | 203 | $1,441 |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 239 | 240 | 0.0000 | $600 |
| 300-400 | 222 | 229 | 260 | $800 |
| 400-500 | 192 | 227 | 241 | $1,022 |
| 500-600 | 187 | 200 | 215 | $1,102 |
| 600-700 | 170 | 190 | 199 | $1,233 |
| 700-800 | 168 | 174 | 180.75 | $1,308 |
*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 | $102 | $114 | $124 |