Alabama Daily Cattle Auction Summary
Archived Report
5/9/2023
Total Run: 4,558
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 moderate demand on feeder cattle.Supply included: 76% Feeder Cattle (27% Steers, 43% Heifers, 30% Bulls); 16% Slaughter Cattle (90% Cows, 10% Bulls); 7% Replacement Cattle (8% Stock Cows, 53% Bred Cows, 3% Bred Heifers, 36% Cow-Calf Pairs). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 30%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY This Week Last Reported 5/2/2023 Last Year Total Receipts: 4,558 3,448 3,172 Feeder Cattle: 3,470(76.1%) 2,510(72.8%) 2,506(79.0%) Slaughter Cattle: 748(16.4%) 645(18.7%) 494(15.6%) Replacement Cattle: 340(7.5%) 293(8.5%) 172(5.4%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 272.5 | 273 | 0.0000 | $681 |
| 300-400 | 255 | 259 | 270 | $906 |
| 400-500 | 240 | 246 | 262.5 | $1,106 |
| 500-600 | 220 | 230 | 246 | $1,266 |
| 600-700 | 192 | 213 | 224 | $1,386 |
| 700-800 | 185 | 194 | 217 | $1,453 |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | $-- | |||
| 300-400 | 208 | 227 | 242 | $796 |
| 400-500 | 198 | 215 | 228 | $968 |
| 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 | $ | $ | $ |