Kansas Weekly Cattle Auction Summary
Archived Report
2/4/2023
Total Run: 6,093
Market Notes
Compared to last week, feeder steers under 600 lbs sold 5.00 to 8.00 higher; 600 to 700 lbs steady to 1.00 lower; over 700 lbs 3.00 to 5.00 higher. Feeder heifers overall sold 5.00 to 8.00 higher. Slaughter cows sold uneven; breaker and boner steady to 3.00 higher, lean 10.00 to 11.00 higher. Slaughter bulls sold 8.00 to 11.00 higher. Demand overall was good. Compared to last week, fed slaughter steers and heifers in the feedyards sold 1.00 higher at 156.00. In the hay market, demand remained good, prices remained steady, and trade activity was moderate. The market remains quiet with previously purchased hay being delivered.Supply included: 90% Feeder Cattle (66% Steers, 34% Heifers, 0% Bulls); 10% Slaughter Cattle (97% Cows, 3% Bulls); 0% Replacement Cattle (67% Stock Cows, 29% Bred Cows, 5% Bred Heifers). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 80%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 1/23/2023 Last Year Total Receipts: 6,093 6,737 5,116 Feeder Cattle: 5,475(89.9%) 6,165(91.5%) 5,010(97.9%) Slaughter Cattle: 597(9.8%) 535(7.9%) 102(2.0%) Replacement Cattle: 21(0.3%) 37(0.5%) 4(0.1%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | $-- | |||
| 300-400 | 202.5 | 235 | 259 | $822 |
| 400-500 | 227 | 239 | 260 | $1,075 |
| 500-600 | $-- | |||
| 600-700 | $-- | |||
| 700-800 | $-- |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 225 | 225 | 0.0000 | $563 |
| 300-400 | 194 | 213 | 230 | $746 |
| 400-500 | 188 | 200 | 212 | $898 |
| 500-600 | 177 | 188 | 200 | $1,035 |
| 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 | $111 | $121 |