Alabama Daily Cattle Auction Summary
Archived Report
8/17/2022
Total Run: 3,331
Market Notes
Compared to one week ago: Slaughter classes sold 2.00 to 4.00 higher. Feeder classes sold 1.00 to 4.00 higher. Trade active with good demand on feeders. Replacement cows and pairs sold mostly steady.Supply included: 83% Feeder Cattle (31% Steers, 41% Heifers, 28% Bulls); 12% Slaughter Cattle (91% Cows, 9% Bulls); 4% Replacement Cattle (5% Stock Cows, 55% Bred Cows, 1% Bred Heifers, 40% Cow-Calf Pairs). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 27%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY This Week Last Reported 8/10/2022 Last Year Total Receipts: 3,331 3,432 3,222 Feeder Cattle: 2,773(83.2%) 2,545(74.2%) 2,613(81.1%) Slaughter Cattle: 409(12.3%) 543(15.8%) 433(13.4%) Replacement Cattle: 149(4.5%) 344(10.0%) 176(5.5%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | $-- | |||
| 300-400 | 200 | 207 | 210 | $723 |
| 400-500 | 184 | 188 | 217 | $848 |
| 500-600 | 167 | 176 | 184 | $967 |
| 600-700 | 140 | 163 | 169 | $1,062 |
| 700-800 | 132 | 150 | 153 | $1,124 |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | $-- | |||
| 300-400 | 166 | 175 | 184 | $611 |
| 400-500 | 153 | 162 | 177 | $731 |
| 500-600 | 140 | 155 | 167.5 | $855 |
| 600-700 | 133 | 144 | 150 | $936 |
| 700-800 | 130 | 136 | 140 | $1,022 |
*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 | $92 | $104 | $115 |