Kansas Weekly Cattle Auction Summary
Archived Report
2/6/2021
Total Run: 13,899
Market Notes
Compared to last week, no recent price comparison on steer and heifer calves under 500 lbs; 500 to 600 lb steers sold 4.00 to 5.00 higher; over 600 lb steers were uneven, 1.00 lower to 2.00 higher. Heifers over 500 lbs sold steady to 2.00 higher. Slaughter cows and bulls sold steady to 3.00 higher. Fed cattle trade in the Southern Plains sold 1.00 higher at mostly 114.00.Supply included: 96% Feeder Cattle (62% Steers, 37% Heifers, 0% Bulls); 3% Slaughter Cattle (89% Cows, 11% Bulls); 2% Replacement Cattle (84% Bred Cows, 16% Bred Heifers). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 79%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 1/25/2021 Last Year Total Receipts: 13,899 4,054 9,765 Feeder Cattle: 13,283(95.6%) 3,891(96.0%) 9,202(94.2%) Slaughter Cattle: 386(2.8%) 147(3.6%) 273(2.8%) Replacement Cattle: 230(1.7%) 16(0.4%) 290(3.0%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | $-- | |||
| 300-400 | 160 | 185 | 195 | $646 |
| 400-500 | 156 | 178 | 193 | $800 |
| 500-600 | 157.5 | 176 | 190.5 | $971 |
| 600-700 | $-- | |||
| 700-800 | $-- |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 178 | 179 | 180 | $448 |
| 300-400 | 147 | 170 | 181 | $596 |
| 400-500 | 135 | 158 | 170 | $709 |
| 500-600 | 129 | 144 | 161 | $794 |
| 600-700 | 115.5 | 132 | 142.5 | $856 |
| 700-800 | 121 | 128 | 133.5 | $958 |
*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 | $70 | $86 | $95 |