Alabama Daily Cattle Auction Summary
Archived Report
4/5/2023
Total Run: 2,379
Market Notes
Compared to one week ago: Slaughter cows and bulls sold mostly steady to 2.00 higher. Feeder classes sold mostly steady to 3.00 higher. Replacement cows and pairs sold mostly steady. Trade active with good demand on feeder cattle.Supply included: 77% Feeder Cattle (15% Steers, 56% Heifers, 29% Bulls); 15% Slaughter Cattle (87% Cows, 13% Bulls); 9% Replacement Cattle (12% Stock Cows, 69% Bred Cows, 19% Cow-Calf Pairs). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 19%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY This Week Last Reported 3/29/2023 Last Year Total Receipts: 2,379 3,034 2,465 Feeder Cattle: 1,820(76.5%) 2,230(73.5%) 1,729(70.1%) Slaughter Cattle: 353(14.8%) 363(12.0%) 542(22.0%) Replacement Cattle: 206(8.7%) 441(14.5%) 194(7.9%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 258 | 280 | 300 | $699 |
| 300-400 | 245 | 258 | 268 | $903 |
| 400-500 | 225 | 238 | 263 | $1,070 |
| 500-600 | 212 | 225 | 238 | $1,237 |
| 600-700 | 197 | 205 | 214 | $1,334 |
| 700-800 | $-- |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 220 | 220 | 0.0000 | $550 |
| 300-400 | 212 | 218 | 230 | $763 |
| 400-500 | 195 | 208 | 220 | $935 |
| 500-600 | 180 | 190 | 208 | $1,046 |
| 600-700 | 170 | 173 | 179 | $1,127 |
| 700-800 | 152 | 158 | 179 | $1,185 |
*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 | $94 | $113 | $124 |