Texas Weekly Cattle Auction Summary
Archived Report
4/8/2023
Total Run: 5,605
Market Notes
Compared to last week: Feeder steers and heifers sold 2.00 to 9.00 higher. Trade was fairly active on good demand. High winds and fire warnings started off the week for the drought stricken area. Slaughter cows and bulls were mostly steady.Supply included: 88% Feeder Cattle (54% Steers, 44% Heifers, 2% Bulls); 11% Slaughter Cattle (95% Cows, 5% Bulls); 0% Replacement Cattle (75% Stock Cows, 25% Cow-Calf Pairs). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 64%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 3/27/2023 Last Year Total Receipts: 5,605 4,863 6,821 Feeder Cattle: 4,940(88.1%) 4,104(84.4%) 5,334(78.2%) Slaughter Cattle: 642(11.5%) 576(11.8%) 1,116(16.4%) Replacement Cattle: 23(0.4%) 183(3.8%) 371(5.4%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 232 | 232 | 0.0000 | $580 |
| 300-400 | 242.5 | 262 | 279 | $918 |
| 400-500 | 234 | 255 | 281 | $1,145 |
| 500-600 | 205 | 226 | 243 | $1,245 |
| 600-700 | 190 | 210 | 228 | $1,367 |
| 700-800 | $-- |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 224 | 227 | 230 | $567 |
| 300-400 | 222 | 234 | 264 | $820 |
| 400-500 | 196 | 205 | 229 | $921 |
| 500-600 | 190 | 205 | 222 | $1,128 |
| 600-700 | 181 | 197 | 210 | $1,283 |
| 700-800 | $-- |
*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 | $79 | $109 | $123 |