Virginia Weekly Cattle Auction Summary
Archived Report
3/20/2021
Total Run: 7,387
Market Notes
Compared to last week: Feeder cattle mostly steady to 4.00 lower. Report includes sales from Blackstone, Front Royal, Hollins, Lynchburg, Monterey, Radiant, Rockingham, Shenandoah, Springlake, Staunton and Winchester.Supply included: 99% Feeder Cattle (41% Steers, 1% Dairy Steers, 41% Heifers, 17% Bulls, 0% Dairy Heifers); 1% Slaughter Cattle (70% Steers, 30% Heifers). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 40%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 3/8/2021 Last Year Total Receipts: 7,387 6,491 2,400 Feeder Cattle: 7,298(98.8%) 6,491(100.0%) 2,348(97.8%) Slaughter Cattle: 89(1.2%) 0(0.0%) 52(2.2%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | $-- | |||
| 300-400 | 150 | 164 | 177.5 | $573 |
| 400-500 | 129 | 161 | 172 | $727 |
| 500-600 | 130 | 160 | 166 | $882 |
| 600-700 | $-- | |||
| 700-800 | $-- |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | $-- | |||
| 300-400 | 120 | 135 | 149 | $471 |
| 400-500 | 115 | 131 | 139.5 | $587 |
| 500-600 | 110 | 120 | 123 | $661 |
| 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 | $111 | $119 | $132 |