Tennessee Weekly Cattle Auction Summary
Archived Report
2/11/2023
Total Run: 7,252
Market Notes
Compared to last week, feeder steers under 400 lbs were 9.00-10.00 higher, and steers over 400 lbs were mostly 3.00-6.00 higher with some instances of 8.00 higher; feeder heifers were mostly 3.00-7.00 higher, with instances of 8.00-9.00 higher; feeder bulls were mostly 6.00-8.00 higher with instances of 9.00-10.00 higher. Overall, very good demand for all feeder classes was noted throughout the week, with buyers especially interested in long-weaned (45+ days), preconditioned feeder cattle. Slaughter cows were unevenly steady with instances of 5.00 higher to 5.00 lower, with slaughter bulls mostly steady. Heavy offerings of slaughter classes this week created a limited test to last week, however, demand was mostly moderate to good.Supply included: 80% Feeder Cattle (32% Steers, 50% Heifers, 18% Bulls); 16% Slaughter Cattle (0% Steers, 85% Cows, 14% Bulls); 4% Replacement Cattle (1% Stock Cows, 56% Bred Cows, 15% Bred Heifers, 23% Cow-Calf Pairs, 4% Heifer Pairs, 1% Bulls). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 32%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 1/30/2023 Last Year Total Receipts: 7,252 4,352 6,853 Feeder Cattle: 5,835(80.5%) 3,451(79.3%) 5,527(80.7%) Slaughter Cattle: 1,133(15.6%) 669(15.4%) 1,048(15.3%) Replacement Cattle: 284(3.9%) 232(5.3%) 278(4.1%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 192.5 | 208 | 230 | $521 |
| 300-400 | 185 | 216 | 242.5 | $755 |
| 400-500 | 180 | 203 | 224 | $915 |
| 500-600 | $-- | |||
| 600-700 | $-- | |||
| 700-800 | $-- |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 140 | 182 | 210 | $456 |
| 300-400 | 155 | 186 | 209 | $651 |
| 400-500 | 150 | 172 | 187.5 | $773 |
| 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 | $95 | $95 | $0 |