Alabama Daily Cattle Auction Summary
Archived Report
2/8/2021
Total Run: 2,280
Market Notes
Compared to one week ago: Slaughter cows and bulls sold steady to 2.00 higher. Feeder classes sold unevenly steady. Replacement cows and pairs sold mostly steady. Trade active with good demand on feeder cattle.Supply included: 78% Feeder Cattle (24% Steers, 38% Heifers, 38% Bulls); 14% Slaughter Cattle (86% Cows, 14% Bulls); 8% Replacement Cattle (20% Stock Cows, 46% Bred Cows, 34% Cow-Calf Pairs). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 19%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY This Week Last Reported 2/1/2021 Last Year Total Receipts: 2,280 2,723 1,570 Feeder Cattle: 1,772(77.7%) 2,359(86.6%) 1,361(86.7%) Slaughter Cattle: 319(14.0%) 232(8.5%) 130(8.3%) Replacement Cattle: 189(8.3%) 132(4.8%) 79(5.0%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 172.5 | 177 | 185 | $442 |
| 300-400 | 160 | 166 | 172.5 | $580 |
| 400-500 | 140 | 157 | 165 | $708 |
| 500-600 | 124 | 144 | 156 | $789 |
| 600-700 | 117.5 | 132 | 141 | $858 |
| 700-800 | 112 | 120 | 130 | $899 |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 152.5 | 167 | 173 | $418 |
| 300-400 | 135 | 146 | 157 | $510 |
| 400-500 | 123 | 128 | 140 | $576 |
| 500-600 | 115 | 128 | 145 | $704 |
| 600-700 | 107.5 | 118 | 125 | $764 |
| 700-800 | 111 | 111 | 125 | $833 |
*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 | $74 | $87 | $102 |