Kansas Weekly Cattle Auction Summary
Archived Report
1/22/2022
Total Run: 12,359
Market Notes
Compared to last week, feeder steers weighing less than 700 lbs sold steady to 3.00 lower, while those weighing over 700 lbs sold 1.00 to 3.00 higher. Feeder heifers overall sold steady to 3.00 higher. Slaughter cows sold 2.00 to 5.00 higher. Slaughter bulls sold 1.00 to 3.00 lower. Demand was moderate to good. Compared to last week, Fed Slaughter Steers and Heifers in the feedyards sold 1.00 to 2.00 higher at 137.00. Hay market prices remained steady for alfalfa and grass hay; movement remains slow.Supply included: 84% Feeder Cattle (55% Steers, 45% Heifers, 0% Bulls); 5% Slaughter Cattle (95% Cows, 5% Bulls); 11% Replacement Cattle (2% Stock Cows, 73% Bred Cows, 17% Bred Heifers, 7% Cow-Calf Pairs, 0% Heifer Pairs). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 77%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 1/10/2022 Last Year Total Receipts: 12,359 16,841 11,995 Feeder Cattle: 10,387(84.0%) 15,906(94.4%) 9,485(79.1%) Slaughter Cattle: 576(4.7%) 728(4.3%) 419(3.5%) Replacement Cattle: 1,396(11.3%) 207(1.2%) 2,091(17.4%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 227 | 227 | 0.0000 | $568 |
| 300-400 | 194 | 218 | 224 | $761 |
| 400-500 | 175 | 205 | 221 | $923 |
| 500-600 | 155 | 186 | 213 | $1,023 |
| 600-700 | 160 | 171 | 184 | $1,115 |
| 700-800 | 148 | 162 | 168 | $1,212 |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 181 | 181 | 0.0000 | $453 |
| 300-400 | 161 | 187 | 195 | $655 |
| 400-500 | 172 | 176 | 178 | $791 |
| 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 | $68 | $90 | $103 |