Alabama Daily Cattle Auction Summary
Archived Report
3/15/2021
Total Run: 4,034
Market Notes
Compared to one week ago: Slaughter cows and bulls sold mostly 1.00 to 3.00 lower. Feeder classes sold mostly steady. Replacement cows and pairs sold mostly steady. Trade active with moderate demand on feeder cattle.Supply included: 78% Feeder Cattle (23% Steers, 41% Heifers, 36% Bulls); 12% Slaughter Cattle (85% Cows, 15% Bulls); 10% Replacement Cattle (10% Stock Cows, 25% Bred Cows, 66% Cow-Calf Pairs). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 20%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY This Week Last Reported 3/8/2021 Last Year Total Receipts: 4,034 4,818 1,358 Feeder Cattle: 3,141(77.9%) 4,075(84.6%) 1,003(73.9%) Slaughter Cattle: 478(11.8%) 442(9.2%) 230(16.9%) Replacement Cattle: 415(10.3%) 301(6.2%) 125(9.2%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | $-- | |||
| 300-400 | 162.5 | 169 | 185 | $593 |
| 400-500 | 150 | 158 | 164 | $709 |
| 500-600 | 130 | 142 | 158 | $783 |
| 600-700 | 120 | 134 | 142 | $872 |
| 700-800 | 120 | 123 | 130 | $926 |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | $-- | |||
| 300-400 | 135 | 145 | 156 | $507 |
| 400-500 | 127 | 135 | 147.5 | $607 |
| 500-600 | 119 | 127 | 140 | $698 |
| 600-700 | 110 | 119 | 130 | $773 |
| 700-800 | 103 | 106 | 110 | $795 |
*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 | $84 | $93 |