Tennessee Weekly Cattle Auction Summary
Archived Report
5/13/2023
Total Run: 6,606
Market Notes
Compared to last week, feeder steers were mostly 3.00-5.00 higher; feeder heifers were unevenly steady with instances of 5.00 lower. Demand was moderate to good for feeder classes with the best demand continuing to be for long-weaned (45+ days), preconditioned steers and heifers. Slaughter cows were mostly steady to 3.00 higher, and slaughter bulls mostly steady to 2.00 higher with demand for slaughter classes moderate to good.Supply included: 75% Feeder Cattle (30% Steers, 49% Heifers, 22% Bulls); 16% Slaughter Cattle (87% Cows, 13% Bulls); 9% Replacement Cattle (2% Stock Cows, 48% Bred Cows, 5% Bred Heifers, 42% Cow-Calf Pairs, 3% Heifer Pairs). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 22%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 5/1/2023 Last Year Total Receipts: 6,606 8,592 5,420 Feeder Cattle: 4,934(74.7%) 6,803(79.2%) 4,271(78.8%) Slaughter Cattle: 1,084(16.4%) 1,269(14.8%) 870(16.1%) Replacement Cattle: 588(8.9%) 520(6.1%) 279(5.1%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 213 | 256 | 300 | $640 |
| 300-400 | 207 | 261 | 285 | $914 |
| 400-500 | $-- | |||
| 500-600 | $-- | |||
| 600-700 | $-- | |||
| 700-800 | $-- |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 142 | 231 | 275 | $578 |
| 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 | $72 | $95 | $110 |