Texas Weekly Cattle Auction Summary
Archived Report
1/16/2021
Total Run: 7,070
Market Notes
Compared to last week: Feeder steers and heifers sold steady to 2.00 lower. Trade was fairly active on moderate to good demand. Feedyards were hesitant to buy cattle as corn prices have increased throughout the week. The area received several inches of much needed moisture with the snow that swept across last weekend.Supply included: 86% Feeder Cattle (54% Steers, 45% Heifers, 1% Bulls); 11% Slaughter Cattle (96% Cows, 4% Bulls); 3% Replacement Cattle (34% Stock Cows, 61% Bred Cows, 1% Bred Heifers, 4% Cow-Calf Pairs). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 69%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 1/4/2021 Last Year Total Receipts: 7,070 9,384 6,887 Feeder Cattle: 6,093(86.2%) 6,635(70.7%) 5,924(86.0%) Slaughter Cattle: 782(11.1%) 2,594(27.6%) 855(12.4%) Replacement Cattle: 195(2.8%) 155(1.7%) 108(1.6%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | $-- | |||
| 300-400 | 168 | 193 | 202 | $675 |
| 400-500 | 146 | 177 | 190 | $798 |
| 500-600 | 131 | 157 | 179 | $866 |
| 600-700 | 132 | 139 | 149.75 | $905 |
| 700-800 | $-- |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 150 | 151 | 152 | $378 |
| 300-400 | 154 | 163 | 169 | $569 |
| 400-500 | $-- | |||
| 500-600 | $-- | |||
| 600-700 | $-- | |||
| 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 | $71 | $74 | $78 |