Alabama Daily Cattle Auction Summary
Archived Report
8/31/2022
Total Run: 2,976
Market Notes
Compared to one week ago: Slaughter classes sold steady to 3.00 lower. Feeder classes sold unevenly steady to 4.00 lower. Trade active with good demand on feeders. Replacement cows and pairs sold mostly steady.Supply included: 78% Feeder Cattle (28% Steers, 45% Heifers, 27% Bulls); 16% Slaughter Cattle (91% Cows, 9% Bulls); 6% Replacement Cattle (7% Stock Cows, 48% Bred Cows, 9% Bred Heifers, 36% CowCalf Pairs). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 25%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY This Week Last Reported 8/24/2022 Last Year Total Receipts: 2,976 3,527 1,204 Feeder Cattle: 2,317(77.9%) 2,661(75.4%) 1,023(85.0%) Slaughter Cattle: 467(15.7%) 634(18.0%) 105(8.7%) Replacement Cattle: 192(6.5%) 232(6.6%) 76(6.3%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | $-- | |||
| 300-400 | 187 | 198 | 222 | $691 |
| 400-500 | 178 | 185 | 206 | $831 |
| 500-600 | 167 | 174 | 181 | $957 |
| 600-700 | 150 | 166 | 175 | $1,081 |
| 700-800 | 142 | 153 | 157 | $1,147 |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | $-- | |||
| 300-400 | 157 | 164 | 182 | $574 |
| 400-500 | 145 | 156 | 172 | $702 |
| 500-600 | 140 | 159 | 190 | $873 |
| 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 | $85 | $98 | $110 |