Tennessee Weekly Cattle Auction Summary
Archived Report
3/6/2021
Total Run: 9,715
Market Notes
Compared to last week’s lighter test, feeder steers under 700 lbs were mostly 3.00-5.00 higher, with steers over 700 lbs unevenly steady. Feeder heifers were mostly 3.00-6.00 higher. Feeder cattle were in mostly good to very good demand, with buyers showing the most interest in long-weaned (45+ days), preconditioned cattle. Slaughter cows were mostly 1.00-3.00 lower, and slaughter bulls mostly 2.00-4.00 lower.Supply included: 85% Feeder Cattle (44% Steers, 0% Dairy Steers, 42% Heifers, 14% Bulls, 0% Dairy Heifers); 10% Slaughter Cattle (0% Heifers, 87% Cows, 13% Bulls); 5% Replacement Cattle (6% Stock Cows, 60% Bred Cows, 4% Bred Heifers, 30% Cow-Calf Pairs, 1% Bulls). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 45%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 2/22/2021 Last Year Total Receipts: 9,715 4,875 6,199 Feeder Cattle: 8,213(84.5%) 3,733(76.6%) 5,109(82.4%) Slaughter Cattle: 969(10.0%) 787(16.1%) 728(11.7%) Replacement Cattle: 533(5.5%) 355(7.3%) 362(5.8%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 162.5 | 177 | 190 | $442 |
| 300-400 | 153 | 177 | 202.5 | $618 |
| 400-500 | $-- | |||
| 500-600 | $-- | |||
| 600-700 | $-- | |||
| 700-800 | $-- |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 130 | 140 | 160 | $351 |
| 300-400 | 125 | 142 | 155 | $496 |
| 400-500 | 129 | 140 | 151 | $628 |
| 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 | $88 | $89 |