Alabama Daily Cattle Auction Summary
Archived Report
5/10/2023
Total Run: 2,003
Market Notes
Compared to one week ago: Slaughter classes steady to 3.00 lower. Feeder classes sold uneven, mostly steady. Replacement cows and pairs sold mostly steady. Trade active with moderate demand on feeder cattle.Supply included: 68% Feeder Cattle (25% Steers, 48% Heifers, 27% Bulls); 19% Slaughter Cattle (92% Cows, 8% Bulls); 13% Replacement Cattle (11% Stock Cows, 59% Bred Cows, 4% Bred Heifers, 27% Cow-Calf Pairs). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 14%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY This Week Last Reported 5/3/2023 Last Year Total Receipts: 2,003 1,823 2,018 Feeder Cattle: 1,364(68.1%) 1,258(69.0%) 1,562(77.4%) Slaughter Cattle: 382(19.1%) 276(15.1%) 264(13.1%) Replacement Cattle: 257(12.8%) 289(15.9%) 192(9.5%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | $-- | |||
| 300-400 | 260 | 260 | 0.0000 | $910 |
| 400-500 | 230 | 244 | 248 | $1,097 |
| 500-600 | 225 | 229 | 231 | $1,261 |
| 600-700 | 204 | 213 | 225 | $1,384 |
| 700-800 | 187 | 189 | 192 | $1,415 |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | $-- | |||
| 300-400 | 230 | 230 | 0.0000 | $805 |
| 400-500 | 212 | 214 | 220 | $964 |
| 500-600 | 192 | 205 | 211 | $1,126 |
| 600-700 | 185 | 188 | 190 | $1,220 |
| 700-800 | 170 | 170 | 190 | $1,275 |
*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 | $96 | $110 | $118 |