Alabama Daily Cattle Auction Summary
Archived Report
3/21/2022
Total Run: 2,047
Market Notes
Compared to one week ago: Slaughter cows and bulls sold steady to 4.00 higher. Feeder classes sold mostly steady. Replacement cows and pairs sold mostly steady. Trade moderate with good demand on feeder cattle.Supply included: 76% Feeder Cattle (23% Steers, 39% Heifers, 38% Bulls); 16% Slaughter Cattle (86% Cows, 14% Bulls); 8% Replacement Cattle (7% Stock Cows, 36% Bred Cows, 2% Bred Heifers, 55% CowCalf Pairs). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 23%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY This Week Last Reported 3/14/2022 Last Year Total Receipts: 2,047 1,767 2,988 Feeder Cattle: 1,559(76.2%) 1,408(79.7%) 2,373(79.4%) Slaughter Cattle: 325(15.9%) 269(15.2%) 386(12.9%) Replacement Cattle: 163(8.0%) 90(5.1%) 229(7.7%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | $-- | |||
| 300-400 | 185 | 199 | 217 | $696 |
| 400-500 | 180 | 187 | 192 | $840 |
| 500-600 | 161 | 177 | 185 | $971 |
| 600-700 | 144 | 147 | 165 | $958 |
| 700-800 | 136 | 142 | 152 | $1,066 |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 177.5 | 178 | 0.0000 | $444 |
| 300-400 | 159 | 165 | 170 | $578 |
| 400-500 | 143 | 154 | 163 | $692 |
| 500-600 | 137 | 147 | 153 | $808 |
| 600-700 | 132 | 137 | 140 | $888 |
| 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 | $90 | $108 | $123 |