Tennessee Weekly Cattle Auction Summary
Archived Report
1/16/2021
Total Run: 4,833
Market Notes
Compared to last week, feeder steers and heifers under 500 lbs were mostly 3.00-4.00 higher with very good demand. Feeder steers and heifers over 500 lbs were mostly steady to 3.00 lower with mostly moderate demand. Buyers continue to show the most interest in weaned (45+ days) and preconditioned feeder cattle to limit illness as much as possible. Slaughter cows and bulls were mostly steady to 2.00 higher with moderate to good demand.Supply included: 78% Feeder Cattle (29% Steers, 0% Dairy Steers, 51% Heifers, 20% Bulls); 14% Slaughter Cattle (86% Cows, 14% Bulls); 8% Replacement Cattle (87% Bred Cows, 8% Bred Heifers, 6% Cow-Calf Pairs). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 32%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 1/4/2021 Last Year Total Receipts: 4,833 5,702 7,613 Feeder Cattle: 3,779(78.2%) 4,783(83.9%) 5,974(78.5%) Slaughter Cattle: 690(14.3%) 752(13.2%) 1,089(14.3%) Replacement Cattle: 364(7.5%) 167(2.9%) 550(7.2%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 141 | 167 | 195 | $418 |
| 300-400 | 140 | 161 | 190 | $562 |
| 400-500 | 134 | 150 | 171 | $675 |
| 500-600 | 128 | 139 | 154 | $762 |
| 600-700 | $-- | |||
| 700-800 | $-- |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 123 | 133 | 142.5 | $333 |
| 300-400 | 104 | 134 | 150 | $471 |
| 400-500 | 105 | 125 | 141 | $564 |
| 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 | $46 | $55 | $64 |