Kansas Weekly Cattle Auction Summary
Archived Report
1/14/2023
Total Run: 16,458
Market Notes
Compared to last week, feeder steers overall sold 1.00 to 5.00 lower. Feeder heifers overall sold steady to 2.00 lower, with the exception of 600 to 700 lbs selling 1.00 higher. Slaughter cows sold uneven; breakers and boners 1.00 to 2.00 lower, leans 4.00 to 5.00 lower. Slaughter bulls sold 3.00 to 4.00 lower. Demand overall was good. Compared to last week, fed slaughter steers and heifers in the feedyards sold steady at 157.00. In the hay market, demand remained strong, prices remained mostly steady, but actual trades were down in most regions last week.Supply included: 95% Feeder Cattle (57% Steers, 43% Heifers, 0% Bulls); 5% Slaughter Cattle (94% Cows, 6% Bulls); 0% Replacement Cattle (87% Stock Cows, 13% Bred Cows). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 70%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 1/2/2023 Last Year Total Receipts: 16,458 17,335 16,841 Feeder Cattle: 15,645(95.1%) 16,407(94.6%) 15,906(94.4%) Slaughter Cattle: 761(4.6%) 765(4.4%) 728(4.3%) Replacement Cattle: 52(0.3%) 163(0.9%) 207(1.2%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 210 | 235 | 0.0000 | $588 |
| 300-400 | 231 | 245 | 247 | $857 |
| 400-500 | $-- | |||
| 500-600 | $-- | |||
| 600-700 | $-- | |||
| 700-800 | $-- |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 224 | 224 | 0.0000 | $560 |
| 300-400 | 197 | 210 | 208 | $735 |
| 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 | $86 | $102 | $111 |