Alabama Daily Cattle Auction Summary
Archived Report
4/6/2021
Total Run: 4,826
Market Notes
Compared to one week ago: Slaughter cows and bulls sold steady to 3.00 higher. Feeder classes sold steady to 4.00 higher. Replacement cows and pairs sold mostly steady. Trade active with good demand on feeder cattle.Supply included: 75% Feeder Cattle (25% Steers, 45% Heifers, 30% Bulls); 13% Slaughter Cattle (84% Cows, 16% Bulls); 12% Replacement Cattle (3% Stock Cows, 38% Bred Cows, 1% Bred Heifers, 58% Cow-Calf Pairs, 1% Heifer Pairs). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 20%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY This Week Last Reported 3/30/2021 Last Year Total Receipts: 4,826 3,705 1,017 Feeder Cattle: 3,627(75.2%) 3,117(84.1%) 915(90.0%) Slaughter Cattle: 642(13.3%) 392(10.6%) 59(5.8%) Replacement Cattle: 557(11.5%) 196(5.3%) 43(4.2%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | $-- | |||
| 300-400 | 168 | 179 | 190 | $627 |
| 400-500 | 155 | 173 | 185 | $780 |
| 500-600 | 141 | 158 | 182.5 | $869 |
| 600-700 | 135 | 145 | 149.5 | $942 |
| 700-800 | 119 | 136 | 138 | $1,018 |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 150 | 151 | 152 | $377 |
| 300-400 | 138 | 148 | 161 | $517 |
| 400-500 | 127 | 141 | 155 | $635 |
| 500-600 | 120 | 136 | 145 | $746 |
| 600-700 | 116 | 128 | 136 | $830 |
| 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 | $74 | $90 | $100 |