Tennessee Weekly Cattle Auction Summary
Archived Report
2/18/2023
Total Run: 7,298
Market Notes
Compared to last week, feeder steers and heifers were mostly 4.00-8.00 higher with instances sharply higher. Very good demand was noted throughout the week with buyers showing the most interest in long-weaned (45+ days), preconditioned cattle. Slaughter cows were mostly 4.00-5.00 higher and slaughter bulls 2.00-3.00 higher with good demand for slaughter classes.Supply included: 82% Feeder Cattle (40% Steers, 0% Dairy Steers, 43% Heifers, 16% Bulls, 0% Dairy Heifers); 12% Slaughter Cattle (86% Cows, 14% Bulls); 5% Replacement Cattle (3% Stock Cows, 65% Bred Cows, 9% Bred Heifers, 22% Cow-Calf Pairs, 2% Bulls). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 41%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 2/6/2023 Last Year Total Receipts: 7,298 7,252 8,761 Feeder Cattle: 5,992(82.1%) 5,835(80.5%) 7,277(83.1%) Slaughter Cattle: 905(12.4%) 1,133(15.6%) 1,047(12.0%) Replacement Cattle: 401(5.5%) 284(3.9%) 437(5.0%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 208 | 231 | 252.5 | $577 |
| 300-400 | 195 | 230 | 250 | $804 |
| 400-500 | $-- | |||
| 500-600 | $-- | |||
| 600-700 | $-- | |||
| 700-800 | $-- |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 160 | 192 | 220 | $481 |
| 300-400 | $-- | |||
| 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 | $71 | $88 | $106 |