Alabama Daily Cattle Auction Summary
Archived Report
10/20/2021
Total Run: 3,135
Market Notes
Compared to one week ago: Slaughter cows and bulls sold steady to 2.00 lower. Feeder classes sold unevenly steady. Replacement cows and pairs sold mostly steady. Trade moderate with moderate demand on feeder cattle.Supply included: 79% Feeder Cattle (25% Steers, 37% Heifers, 39% Bulls); 15% Slaughter Cattle (91% Cows, 9% Bulls); 7% Replacement Cattle (5% Stock Cows, 71% Bred Cows, 2% Bred Heifers, 22% Cow-Calf Pairs). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 23%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY This Week Last Reported 10/13/2021 Last Year Total Receipts: 3,135 3,586 2,883 Feeder Cattle: 2,474(78.9%) 2,955(82.4%) 2,416(83.8%) Slaughter Cattle: 457(14.6%) 486(13.6%) 266(9.2%) Replacement Cattle: 204(6.5%) 145(4.0%) 201(7.0%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | $-- | |||
| 300-400 | 157 | 161 | 163 | $563 |
| 400-500 | 146 | 152 | 165 | $686 |
| 500-600 | 138 | 148 | 157.25 | $816 |
| 600-700 | 130 | 138 | 142 | $897 |
| 700-800 | 128.5 | 135 | 138 | $1,014 |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | $-- | |||
| 300-400 | 127.5 | 131 | 139 | $459 |
| 400-500 | 121 | 125 | 131 | $565 |
| 500-600 | 117 | 121 | 130 | $666 |
| 600-700 | 110 | 117 | 125 | $762 |
| 700-800 | 105 | 110 | 117 | $825 |
*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 | $65 | $79 | $95 |