Tennessee Weekly Cattle Auction Summary
Most Recent Report
5/14/2022
Total Run: 5,420
Market Notes
Compared to last week, feeder steers were mostly 1.00-4.00 higher, and feeder heifers mostly steady to 3.00 higher with good demand for feeder classes. Slaughter cows and bulls were mostly steady to 2.00 higher with good demand. Summer temperatures were prevalent throughout the region for the week which increased field work and slightly decreased livestock movement. .Supply included: 79% Feeder Cattle (33% Steers, 45% Heifers, 22% Bulls); 16% Slaughter Cattle (86% Cows, 14% Bulls); 5% Replacement Cattle (47% Bred Cows, 8% Bred Heifers, 43% Cow-Calf Pairs, 1% Heifer Pairs). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 25%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 5/2/2022 Last Year Total Receipts: 5,420 6,440 4,341 Feeder Cattle: 4,271(78.8%) 5,060(78.6%) 3,211(74.0%) Slaughter Cattle: 870(16.1%) 1,048(16.3%) 716(16.5%) Replacement Cattle: 279(5.1%) 332(5.2%) 414(9.5%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 190 | 199 | 220 | $498 |
| 300-400 | 175 | 197 | 210 | $690 |
| 400-500 | 170 | 186 | 202.5 | $839 |
| 500-600 | 160 | 179 | 193.75 | $985 |
| 600-700 | 144 | 161 | 180 | $1,047 |
| 700-800 | 114 | 143 | 155 | $1,075 |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | $-- | |||
| 300-400 | $-- | |||
| 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 | $67 | $83 | $106 |