Alabama Daily Cattle Auction Summary
Archived Report
4/12/2021
Total Run: 3,171
Market Notes
Compared to one week ago: Feeder cattle and slaughter bulls sold unevenly steady. Slaughter cows sold steady to 4.00 higher. Replacement cattle sold steady. Trade moderate with moderate demand.Supply included: 79% Feeder Cattle (17% Steers, 49% Heifers, 33% Bulls); 11% Slaughter Cattle (84% Cows, 16% Bulls); 10% Replacement Cattle (38% Bred Cows, 4% Bred Heifers, 59% Cow-Calf Pairs). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 19%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY This Week Last Reported 4/5/2021 Last Year Total Receipts: 3,171 1,918 279 Feeder Cattle: 2,512(79.2%) 1,527(79.6%) 211(75.6%) Slaughter Cattle: 337(10.6%) 228(11.9%) 41(14.7%) Replacement Cattle: 322(10.2%) 163(8.5%) 27(9.7%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | $-- | |||
| 300-400 | 177.5 | 182 | 185 | $637 |
| 400-500 | 157.5 | 166 | 181 | $747 |
| 500-600 | 142 | 151 | 161 | $828 |
| 600-700 | 138 | 143 | 150 | $931 |
| 700-800 | 129 | 134 | 137 | $1,005 |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | $-- | |||
| 300-400 | 139 | 149 | 157 | $520 |
| 400-500 | 133 | 146 | 152 | $655 |
| 500-600 | 126 | 133 | 145 | $732 |
| 600-700 | 117.5 | 126 | 136 | $822 |
| 700-800 | 105 | 124 | 129.5 | $933 |
*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 | $78 | $90 | $100 |