Kansas Weekly Cattle Auction Summary
Archived Report
5/7/2022
Total Run: 8,790
Market Notes
Compared to last week, feeder steers overall sold 2.00 to 5.00 higher. Feeder heifers under 600 lbs sold 5.00 to 7.00 higher; over 600 lbs sold steady to 2.00 lower. Slaughter cows sold uneven; breakers sold 3.00 to 4.00 lower, boners and leans sold 9.00 to 10.00 lower. Slaughter bulls sold 2.00 to 5.00 lower. Demand was good. Compared to last week, fed slaughter steers and heifers in the feedyards sold 2.00 lower at 138.00. Compared to the last report, overall alfalfa hay and grass hay were mostly steady while movement remains slow to moderate.Supply included: 68% Feeder Cattle (62% Steers, 38% Heifers, 0% Bulls); 9% Slaughter Cattle (94% Cows, 6% Bulls); 24% Replacement Cattle (2% Stock Cows, 48% Bred Cows, 2% Bred Heifers, 26% Cow-Calf Pairs, 19% Heifer Pairs, 4% Bulls). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 83%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 4/25/2022 Last Year Total Receipts: 8,790 10,746 12,435 Feeder Cattle: 5,968(67.9%) 9,865(91.8%) 9,078(73.0%) Slaughter Cattle: 756(8.6%) 824(7.7%) 673(5.4%) Replacement Cattle: 2,066(23.5%) 57(0.5%) 2,684(21.6%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | $-- | |||
| 300-400 | 187.5 | 218 | 227.5 | $763 |
| 400-500 | 166 | 201 | 212 | $906 |
| 500-600 | 175 | 196 | 204 | $1,080 |
| 600-700 | 162 | 185 | 191.5 | $1,206 |
| 700-800 | 151 | 161 | 174 | $1,210 |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | $-- | |||
| 300-400 | 186 | 187 | 0.0000 | $653 |
| 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 | $65 | $98 | $112 |