Tennessee Weekly Cattle Auction Summary
Archived Report
4/3/2021
Total Run: 6,159
Market Notes
Compared to last week, feeder steers and heifers were mostly 3.00-5.00 higher with very good demand. Buyers showed the most interest in long-weaned (45+ days), preconditioned feeder cattle. Slaughter cows and bulls were mostly 1.00-4.00 higher with good demand.Supply included: 79% Feeder Cattle (36% Steers, 0% Dairy Steers, 46% Heifers, 17% Bulls); 12% Slaughter Cattle (81% Cows, 19% Bulls); 9% Replacement Cattle (2% Stock Cows, 62% Bred Cows, 8% Bred Heifers, 25% Cow-Calf Pairs, 4% Bulls). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 30%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 3/22/2021 Last Year Total Receipts: 6,159 7,102 6,002 Feeder Cattle: 4,859(78.9%) 5,453(76.8%) 4,176(69.6%) Slaughter Cattle: 746(12.1%) 838(11.8%) 1,420(23.7%) Replacement Cattle: 554(9.0%) 811(11.4%) 406(6.8%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 162.5 | 191 | 205 | $478 |
| 300-400 | 154 | 179 | 201 | $626 |
| 400-500 | 150 | 170 | 187 | $764 |
| 500-600 | $-- | |||
| 600-700 | $-- | |||
| 700-800 | $-- |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 135 | 156 | 187.5 | $389 |
| 300-400 | 130 | 149 | 163 | $520 |
| 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 | $56 | $63 | $72 |