Tennessee Weekly Cattle Auction Summary
Archived Report
4/15/2023
Total Run: 6,852
Market Notes
Compared to last week, feeder steers were mostly 4.00-8.00 higher and feeder heifers were mostly 3.00-6.00 higher with very good demand noted for all feeder classes. Buyers are showing the highest interest in long-weaned (45+ days), preconditioned feeder cattle with moderate to thin flesh, ideal for grazing season. Slaughter cows were mostly steady to 3.00 higher, and slaughter bulls mostly steady to 2.00 higher.Supply included: 75% Feeder Cattle (29% Steers, 0% Dairy Steers, 46% Heifers, 25% Bulls); 17% Slaughter Cattle (0% Steers, 85% Cows, 15% Bulls); 8% Replacement Cattle (1% Stock Cows, 55% Bred Cows, 14% Bred Heifers, 28% Cow-Calf Pairs, 1% Heifer Pairs, 2% Bulls). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 23%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 4/3/2023 Last Year Total Receipts: 6,852 6,784 5,965 Feeder Cattle: 5,125(74.8%) 5,523(81.4%) 4,797(80.4%) Slaughter Cattle: 1,193(17.4%) 848(12.5%) 892(15.0%) Replacement Cattle: 534(7.8%) 413(6.1%) 276(4.6%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 230 | 253 | 300 | $633 |
| 300-400 | 220 | 253 | 292.5 | $885 |
| 400-500 | $-- | |||
| 500-600 | $-- | |||
| 600-700 | $-- | |||
| 700-800 | $-- |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 193 | 211 | 270 | $527 |
| 300-400 | 175 | 213 | 244 | $745 |
| 400-500 | 170.5 | 210 | 235 | $944 |
| 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 | $130 | $130 | $0 |