Alabama Daily Cattle Auction Summary
Archived Report
4/25/2023
Total Run: 5,494
Market Notes
Compared to one week ago: Slaughter classes steady to 2.00 lower. Feeder classes sold uneven, mostly steady. Replacement cows and pairs sold mostly steady. Trade active with good demand on feeder cattle.Supply included: 77% Feeder Cattle (24% Steers, 52% Heifers, 24% Bulls); 16% Slaughter Cattle (93% Cows, 7% Bulls); 7% Replacement Cattle (14% Stock Cows, 49% Bred Cows, 38% Cow-Calf Pairs). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 20%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY This Week Last Reported 4/18/2023 Last Year Total Receipts: 5,494 4,895 4,046 Feeder Cattle: 4,242(77.2%) 3,730(76.2%) 3,076(76.0%) Slaughter Cattle: 892(16.2%) 874(17.9%) 707(17.5%) Replacement Cattle: 360(6.6%) 291(5.9%) 263(6.5%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | $-- | |||
| 300-400 | 257 | 264 | 273 | $925 |
| 400-500 | 239 | 259 | 262 | $1,167 |
| 500-600 | 220 | 240 | 245 | $1,318 |
| 600-700 | 200 | 206 | 217 | $1,339 |
| 700-800 | 180 | 193 | 210 | $1,449 |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | $-- | |||
| 300-400 | 228 | 233 | 235 | $815 |
| 400-500 | 196 | 219 | 230 | $985 |
| 500-600 | $-- | |||
| 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 | $111 | $120 | $128 |