Tennessee Weekly Cattle Auction Summary
Archived Report
4/22/2023
Total Run: 9,018
Market Notes
Compared to last week, feeder steers were 5.00-8.00 higher with instances sharply higher, and feeder heifers were mostly steady to 5.00 higher. Demand was very good for feeder classes with buyers showing the strongest demand for long-weaned ( 45+ days), preconditioned steers and heifers. Slaughter cows were mostly steady to 2.00 higher, and slaughter bulls were mostly steady to 2.00 lower.Supply included: 77% Feeder Cattle (38% Steers, 0% Dairy Steers, 45% Heifers, 17% Bulls); 13% Slaughter Cattle (0% Dairy Steers, 86% Cows, 14% Bulls); 9% Replacement Cattle (4% Stock Cows, 44% Bred Cows, 9% Bred Heifers, 42% Cow-Calf Pairs, 1% Heifer Pairs). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 27%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 4/10/2023 Last Year Total Receipts: 9,018 6,852 6,875 Feeder Cattle: 6,987(77.5%) 5,125(74.8%) 5,126(74.6%) Slaughter Cattle: 1,193(13.2%) 1,193(17.4%) 1,189(17.3%) Replacement Cattle: 838(9.3%) 534(7.8%) 560(8.1%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 250 | 291 | 340 | $727 |
| 300-400 | 212.5 | 259 | 295 | $906 |
| 400-500 | $-- | |||
| 500-600 | $-- | |||
| 600-700 | $-- | |||
| 700-800 | $-- |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 200 | 233 | 290 | $582 |
| 300-400 | 197.5 | 234 | 265 | $817 |
| 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 | $116 | $116 | $0 |