Alabama Daily Cattle Auction Summary
Archived Report
5/11/2022
Total Run: 2,018
Market Notes
Compared to one week ago: Slaughter cows and bulls sold mostly steady. Feeder classes sold steady to 3.00 lower. Replacement cows and pairs sold mostly steady. Trade moderate with moderate demand on feeder cattle.Supply included: 77% Feeder Cattle (21% Steers, 57% Heifers, 22% Bulls); 13% Slaughter Cattle (86% Cows, 14% Bulls); 10% Replacement Cattle (2% Stock Cows, 44% Bred Cows, 1% Bred Heifers, 54% Cow-Calf Pairs). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 42%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY This Week Last Reported 5/4/2022 Last Year Total Receipts: 2,018 2,356 2,190 Feeder Cattle: 1,562(77.4%) 1,672(71.0%) 1,621(74.0%) Slaughter Cattle: 264(13.1%) 355(15.1%) 372(17.0%) Replacement Cattle: 192(9.5%) 329(14.0%) 197(9.0%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | $-- | |||
| 300-400 | 167 | 173 | 182 | $607 |
| 400-500 | 165 | 169 | 175 | $759 |
| 500-600 | 155 | 160 | 177 | $882 |
| 600-700 | 141 | 149 | 156 | $971 |
| 700-800 | 132 | 142 | 146 | $1,065 |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | $-- | |||
| 300-400 | 152 | 156 | 164 | $545 |
| 400-500 | 145 | 152 | 160 | $685 |
| 500-600 | 130 | 144 | 151 | $791 |
| 600-700 | $-- | |||
| 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 | $101 | $110 |