Alabama Daily Cattle Auction Summary
Archived Report
2/28/2022
Total Run: 2,092
Market Notes
Compared to one week ago: Slaughter cows and bulls sold steady 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: 76% Feeder Cattle (20% Steers, 45% Heifers, 35% Bulls); 15% Slaughter Cattle (85% Cows, 15% Bulls); 8% Replacement Cattle (12% Stock Cows, 30% Bred Cows, 2% Bred Heifers, 56% CowCalf Pairs). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 22%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY This Week Last Reported 2/21/2022 Last Year Total Receipts: 2,092 3,735 3,321 Feeder Cattle: 1,594(76.2%) 3,040(81.4%) 2,780(83.7%) Slaughter Cattle: 321(15.3%) 463(12.4%) 352(10.6%) Replacement Cattle: 177(8.5%) 232(6.2%) 189(5.7%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | $-- | |||
| 300-400 | 179 | 187 | 186 | $654 |
| 400-500 | 172 | 182 | 193 | $818 |
| 500-600 | 157 | 166 | 175 | $910 |
| 600-700 | 150 | 151 | 153 | $983 |
| 700-800 | 135 | 138 | 142 | $1,036 |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | $-- | |||
| 300-400 | 157 | 163 | 174 | $572 |
| 400-500 | 146 | 156 | 170 | $704 |
| 500-600 | 139 | 145 | 150 | $796 |
| 600-700 | 129 | 138 | 148 | $899 |
| 700-800 | 119 | 129 | 137 | $969 |
*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 | $96 | $99 | $105 |