Tennessee Weekly Cattle Auction Summary
Archived Report
10/23/2021
Total Run: 9,491
Market Notes
Compared to last week, feeder steers and heifers were mostly steady to 2.00 lower with light to moderate demand. Long-weaned (45+ days), preconditioned feeder cattle continue to see the best demand as fall temperature swings can create health issues for feeder cattle, especially those freshly weaned. Slaughter cows and bulls were mostly 1.00-2.00 lower with mostly moderate demand.Supply included: 82% Feeder Cattle (32% Steers, 0% Dairy Steers, 42% Heifers, 26% Bulls); 12% Slaughter Cattle (83% Cows, 17% Bulls); 6% Replacement Cattle (1% Stock Cows, 67% Bred Cows, 10% Bred Heifers, 20% Cow-Calf Pairs, 1% Bulls). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 34%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 10/11/2021 Last Year Total Receipts: 9,491 6,958 9,192 Feeder Cattle: 7,788(82.1%) 5,774(83.0%) 7,652(83.2%) Slaughter Cattle: 1,126(11.9%) 846(12.2%) 991(10.8%) Replacement Cattle: 577(6.1%) 338(4.9%) 549(6.0%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 140 | 163 | 191 | $407 |
| 300-400 | 144 | 164 | 186 | $574 |
| 400-500 | 129 | 152 | 167 | $686 |
| 500-600 | $-- | |||
| 600-700 | $-- | |||
| 700-800 | $-- |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 120 | 133 | 150 | $332 |
| 300-400 | 120 | 130 | 150 | $455 |
| 400-500 | 113 | 129 | 147 | $581 |
| 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 | $47 | $59 | $68 |