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Kansas Weekly Cattle Auction Summary

Archived Report

5/8/2021

Total Run: 12,435

Market Notes

Compared to last week, feeder Steers under 700 lbs sold 9.00 to 13.00 lower, and those over 700 lbs sold 1.00 to 3.00 lower. Feeder Heifers sold 1.00 to 7.00 lower. Slaughter Cows sold steady and bulls sold 4.00 lower. Demand was light to moderate. Hay market prices were mostly steady across the state. Alfalfa hay price was steady in the southwest region but steady to 10.00 higher in the south-central region, as availability of alfalfa hay becomes more limited. Grass hay prices remained mostly steady and demand for all hay was light to moderate as cattle return to pastures. This week, light volume of negotiated cash sales of fed steers and heifers in Kansas sold at 119.00.

Supply included: 73% Feeder Cattle (58% Steers, 41% Heifers, 1% Bulls); 5% Slaughter Cattle (91% Cows, 9% Bulls); 22% Replacement Cattle (13% Stock Cows, 50% Bred Cows, 7% Bred Heifers, 16% Cow-Calf Pairs, 12% Heifer Pairs, 1% Bulls). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 87%.

LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 4/26/2021 Last Year Total Receipts: 12,435 9,358 11,607 Feeder Cattle: 9,078(73.0%) 8,695(92.9%) 8,772(75.6%) Slaughter Cattle: 673(5.4%) 629(6.7%) 643(5.5%) Replacement Cattle: 2,684(21.6%) 34(0.4%) 2,192(18.9%)

Feeder Steers

Weight Min Avg Max Approx*
200-300 $--
300-400 161 175 200 $613
400-500 157 173 176 $780
500-600 $--
600-700 $--
700-800 $--

Feeder Heifers

Weight Min Avg Max Approx*
200-300 $--
300-400 138 147 161 $516
400-500 131 147 158 $660
500-600 133 142 140 $782
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 $75 $88 $103

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