Alabama Daily Cattle Auction Summary
Archived Report
4/18/2023
Total Run: 4,895
Market Notes
Compared to one week ago: Slaughter classes steady to 2.00 higher. Feeder classes sold steady to 4.00 higher. Replacement cows and pairs sold mostly steady. Trade active with good demand on feeder cattle.Supply included: 76% Feeder Cattle (22% Steers, 55% Heifers, 23% Bulls); 18% Slaughter Cattle (86% Cows, 14% Bulls); 6% Replacement Cattle (26% Stock Cows, 39% Bred Cows, 1% Bred Heifers, 34% Cow-Calf Pairs). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 19%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY This Week Last Reported 4/11/2023 Last Year Total Receipts: 4,895 3,163 2,648 Feeder Cattle: 3,730(76.2%) 2,476(78.3%) 2,026(76.5%) Slaughter Cattle: 874(17.9%) 501(15.8%) 432(16.3%) Replacement Cattle: 291(5.9%) 186(5.9%) 190(7.2%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | $-- | |||
| 300-400 | 265 | 275 | 280 | $964 |
| 400-500 | 230 | 252 | 265 | $1,133 |
| 500-600 | 210 | 236 | 246 | $1,295 |
| 600-700 | 180 | 204 | 229 | $1,327 |
| 700-800 | 176 | 179 | 185 | $1,345 |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 218 | 222 | 226 | $555 |
| 300-400 | 217 | 230 | 235 | $805 |
| 400-500 | 202 | 221 | 230 | $993 |
| 500-600 | 187.5 | 209 | 224 | $1,151 |
| 600-700 | 175 | 192 | 195 | $1,245 |
| 700-800 | 160 | 165 | 169 | $1,238 |
*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 | $113 | $130 |