Tennessee Weekly Cattle Auction Summary
Archived Report
5/7/2022
Total Run: 6,440
Market Notes
Compared to last week, feeder steers were mixed with most trades being unevenly steady with a lower undertone. Feeder heifers were mostly 1.00-3.00 higher. Feeder classes were in mostly moderate demand throughout the week, with buyers showing keen interest in preconditioned cattle. Slaughter cows were mostly steady to 2.00 lower, and slaughter bulls were mostly steady as slaughter classes were in moderate demand.Supply included: 79% Feeder Cattle (25% Steers, 0% Dairy Steers, 55% Heifers, 19% Bulls); 16% Slaughter Cattle (85% Cows, 15% Bulls); 5% Replacement Cattle (1% Stock Cows, 44% Bred Cows, 14% Bred Heifers, 38% Cow-Calf Pairs, 1% Heifer Pairs, 3% Bulls). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 22%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 4/25/2022 Last Year Total Receipts: 6,440 6,365 5,078 Feeder Cattle: 5,060(78.6%) 4,938(77.6%) 3,866(76.1%) Slaughter Cattle: 1,048(16.3%) 1,019(16.0%) 772(15.2%) Replacement Cattle: 332(5.2%) 408(6.4%) 440(8.7%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 190 | 200 | 212.5 | $500 |
| 300-400 | 176 | 197 | 212.5 | $691 |
| 400-500 | 162 | 184 | 200 | $828 |
| 500-600 | 156 | 170 | 184 | $936 |
| 600-700 | 142.5 | 159 | 173 | $1,034 |
| 700-800 | $-- |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | $-- | |||
| 300-400 | 175 | 175 | 0.0000 | $613 |
| 400-500 | 162 | 162 | 0.0000 | $729 |
| 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 | $66 | $81 | $99 |