Tennessee Weekly Cattle Auction Summary
Archived Report
2/4/2023
Total Run: 4,352
Market Notes
Compared to last week, feeder steers and heifers were mostly steady to 2.00-3.00 higher with buyers showing the most interest in longweaned, preconditioned cattle. Slaughter cows were 2.00-4.00 higher and slaughter bulls 5.00 higher with good demand for slaughter classes.Supply included: 79% Feeder Cattle (38% Steers, 0% Dairy Steers, 48% Heifers, 13% Bulls); 15% Slaughter Cattle (89% Cows, 11% Bulls); 5% Replacement Cattle (78% Bred Cows, 3% Bred Heifers, 19% Cow-Calf Pairs). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 42%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 1/23/2023 Last Year Total Receipts: 4,352 5,212 7,888 Feeder Cattle: 3,451(79.3%) 4,229(81.1%) 6,485(82.2%) Slaughter Cattle: 669(15.4%) 776(14.9%) 1,049(13.3%) Replacement Cattle: 232(5.3%) 207(4.0%) 354(4.5%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 180 | 206 | 235 | $516 |
| 300-400 | 177.5 | 206 | 225 | $720 |
| 400-500 | 180 | 205 | 229 | $924 |
| 500-600 | 159 | 185 | 200 | $1,018 |
| 600-700 | 157 | 177 | 186 | $1,148 |
| 700-800 | 142 | 166 | 173 | $1,244 |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 150 | 174 | 180 | $436 |
| 300-400 | 150 | 171 | 186 | $600 |
| 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 | $74 | $92 | $120 |