Virginia Weekly Cattle Auction Summary
Archived Report
3/4/2023
Total Run: 3,401
Market Notes
Compared to last week: Feeder cattle mostly steady to 9.00 higher. Report includes sales from Blackstone, Culpeper, Front Royal, Lynchburg, Radiant, Roanoke-Hollins, Shenandoah Valley, Springlake and Winchester.Supply included: 99% Feeder Cattle (35% Steers, 0% Dairy Steers, 43% Heifers, 23% Bulls); 1% Slaughter Cattle (71% Steers, 29% Heifers). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 26%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 2/20/2023 Last Year Total Receipts: 3,401 2,885 5,369 Feeder Cattle: 3,370(99.1%) 2,828(98.0%) 5,320(99.1%) Slaughter Cattle: 31(0.9%) 57(2.0%) 49(0.9%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | $-- | |||
| 300-400 | 216 | 228 | 230 | $799 |
| 400-500 | 196 | 221 | 235 | $996 |
| 500-600 | 88 | 207 | 216 | $1,138 |
| 600-700 | 183 | 200 | 207.5 | $1,301 |
| 700-800 | 163 | 185 | 194 | $1,385 |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | $-- | |||
| 300-400 | 160 | 183 | 195 | $639 |
| 400-500 | 164 | 176 | 185.5 | $792 |
| 500-600 | 165 | 170 | 185 | $936 |
| 600-700 | 149 | 163 | 180 | $1,059 |
| 700-800 | 149 | 159 | 169.5 | $1,193 |
*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 | $159 | $166 | $177 |