Tennessee Weekly Cattle Auction Summary
Archived Report
3/11/2023
Total Run: 6,225
Market Notes
Compared to last week, feeder steers and heifers were mostly 6.00-12.00 higher with instances sharply higher. Demand was very good although temperatures cooled off considerably in the latter half of the week. Offerings and livestock movement were moderate and demand was notably stronger than the seasonal upswing that spring typically brings throughout the market. Slaughter cows were mostly 2.00-5.00 higher, and slaughter bulls mostly steady to 5.00 higher with very good demand for slaughter classes.Supply included: 79% Feeder Cattle (26% Steers, 50% Heifers, 24% Bulls); 16% Slaughter Cattle (86% Cows, 14% Bulls); 5% Replacement Cattle (2% Stock Cows, 56% Bred Cows, 13% Bred Heifers, 27% Cow-Calf Pairs, 1% Heifer Pairs, 1% Bulls). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 21%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 2/27/2023 Last Year Total Receipts: 6,225 6,457 4,958 Feeder Cattle: 4,930(79.2%) 5,101(79.0%) 3,970(80.1%) Slaughter Cattle: 1,002(16.1%) 846(13.1%) 636(12.8%) Replacement Cattle: 293(4.7%) 510(7.9%) 352(7.1%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 227.5 | 244 | 270 | $611 |
| 300-400 | 230 | 252 | 270 | $883 |
| 400-500 | $-- | |||
| 500-600 | $-- | |||
| 600-700 | $-- | |||
| 700-800 | $-- |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 177.5 | 214 | 247.5 | $534 |
| 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 | $80 | $93 | $115 |