Tennessee Weekly Cattle Auction Summary
Archived Report
3/4/2023
Total Run: 6,457
Market Notes
Compared to last week, feeder steers and heifers were mostly 5.00-7.00 higher with instances sharply higher with very good demand throughout the week. Buyers are showing significant interest in long-weaned (45+ days), preconditioned cattle. Slaughter cows and bulls were mostly 3.00-4.00 higher with very good demand.Supply included: 79% Feeder Cattle (42% Steers, 0% Dairy Steers, 44% Heifers, 14% Bulls); 13% Slaughter Cattle (84% Cows, 16% Bulls); 8% Replacement Cattle (1% Stock Cows, 58% Bred Cows, 7% Bred Heifers, 28% Cow-Calf Pairs, 5% Heifer Pairs, 2% Bulls). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 41%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 2/20/2023 Last Year Total Receipts: 6,457 5,309 6,311 Feeder Cattle: 5,101(79.0%) 4,160(78.4%) 5,143(81.5%) Slaughter Cattle: 846(13.1%) 847(16.0%) 800(12.7%) Replacement Cattle: 510(7.9%) 302(5.7%) 368(5.8%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 202.5 | 234 | 280 | $585 |
| 300-400 | 208 | 231 | 270 | $809 |
| 400-500 | 202 | 223 | 245 | $1,005 |
| 500-600 | $-- | |||
| 600-700 | $-- | |||
| 700-800 | $-- |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | $-- | |||
| 300-400 | $-- | |||
| 400-500 | $-- | |||
| 500-600 | $-- | |||
| 600-700 | 183.85 | 184 | 0.0000 | $1,195 |
| 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 | $82 | $89 | $97 |