Alabama Daily Cattle Auction Summary
Archived Report
4/24/2023
Total Run: 3,294
Market Notes
Compared to one week ago: Slaughter classes steady to 3.00 lower. Feeder classes sold steady to 2.00 higher. Replacement cows and pairs sold mostly steady. Trade active with good demand on feeder cattle.Supply included: 75% Feeder Cattle (17% Steers, 50% Heifers, 33% Bulls); 16% Slaughter Cattle (88% Cows, 12% Bulls); 9% Replacement Cattle (18% Stock Cows, 48% Bred Cows, 3% Bred Heifers, 31% Cow-Calf Pairs). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 14%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY This Week Last Reported 4/17/2023 Last Year Total Receipts: 3,294 3,630 3,743 Feeder Cattle: 2,471(75.0%) 2,386(65.7%) 2,717(72.6%) Slaughter Cattle: 514(15.6%) 725(20.0%) 685(18.3%) Replacement Cattle: 309(9.4%) 519(14.3%) 341(9.1%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | $-- | |||
| 300-400 | 264 | 269 | 275 | $942 |
| 400-500 | 232 | 244 | 266 | $1,098 |
| 500-600 | 216 | 230 | 260 | $1,263 |
| 600-700 | 214 | 216 | 240 | $1,403 |
| 700-800 | 195 | 195 | 240 | $1,463 |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 245 | 247 | 0.0000 | $618 |
| 300-400 | 217 | 228 | 240 | $798 |
| 400-500 | 205 | 218 | 235 | $982 |
| 500-600 | 187 | 200 | 210 | $1,103 |
| 600-700 | 175 | 180 | 177 | $1,167 |
| 700-800 | 165 | 165 | 177 | $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 | $89 | $112 | $125 |