Tennessee Weekly Cattle Auction Summary
Archived Report
3/18/2023
Total Run: 7,610
Market Notes
Compared to last week, feeder steers under 450 lbs were mostly 3.00-5.00 higher, and steers over 450 lbs were mixed with 450-600 lbs steers steady to 2.00 lower, and steers over 600 lbs steady to 5.00 higher. Feeder heifers were mostly steady to 3.00 higher with instances of 5.00 higher. Demand was moderate to good with long-weaned, preconditioned cattle in the best demand. Slaughter cows were mostly steady to 2.00 higher, and slaughter bulls mostly steady to 1.00 higher with moderate to good demand.Supply included: 83% Feeder Cattle (39% Steers, 0% Dairy Steers, 44% Heifers, 16% Bulls); 12% Slaughter Cattle (79% Cows, 21% Bulls); 6% Replacement Cattle (2% Stock Cows, 51% Bred Cows, 14% Bred Heifers, 30% Cow-Calf Pairs, 1% Heifer Pairs, 2% Bulls). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 33%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 3/6/2023 Last Year Total Receipts: 7,610 6,225 6,428 Feeder Cattle: 6,288(82.6%) 4,930(79.2%) 5,160(80.3%) Slaughter Cattle: 876(11.5%) 1,002(16.1%) 917(14.3%) Replacement Cattle: 446(5.9%) 293(4.7%) 351(5.5%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 230 | 270 | 300 | $674 |
| 300-400 | 212.5 | 245 | 285 | $858 |
| 400-500 | 210 | 238 | 255 | $1,072 |
| 500-600 | $-- | |||
| 600-700 | $-- | |||
| 700-800 | $-- |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 172.5 | 229 | 285 | $572 |
| 300-400 | 184 | 216 | 255 | $755 |
| 400-500 | 182.5 | 212 | 235 | $953 |
| 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 | $113 |