Alabama Weekly Cattle Auction Summary
Archived Report
4/30/2022
Total Run: 10,342
Market Notes
Compared to one week ago: Slaughter cows and bulls sold 1.00 to 3.00 lower. Feeder classes sold uneven, mostly steady. Replacement cows and pairs sold mostly steady. Trade moderate with moderate demand on feeder cattle. Year to date receipts totaled 180,731 compared to 186,343 a year ago.Supply included: 74% Feeder Cattle (19% Steers, 48% Heifers, 33% Bulls); 17% Slaughter Cattle (88% Cows, 12% Bulls); 9% Replacement Cattle (7% Stock Cows, 33% Bred Cows, 2% Bred Heifers, 59% Cow-Calf Pairs). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 24%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 4/18/2022 Last Year Total Receipts: 10,342 6,174 9,934 Feeder Cattle: 7,682(74.3%) 4,488(72.7%) 7,412(74.6%) Slaughter Cattle: 1,750(16.9%) 1,072(17.4%) 1,526(15.4%) Replacement Cattle: 910(8.8%) 614(9.9%) 996(10.0%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | $-- | |||
| 300-400 | 190 | 193 | 196 | $676 |
| 400-500 | 168 | 176 | 197 | $790 |
| 500-600 | 139 | 170 | 177.5 | $934 |
| 600-700 | 135 | 150 | 165 | $977 |
| 700-800 | 134 | 140 | 147 | $1,051 |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 160 | 163 | 169 | $407 |
| 300-400 | 139 | 158 | 173 | $552 |
| 400-500 | 131 | 152 | 169 | $684 |
| 500-600 | 129 | 145 | 158 | $798 |
| 600-700 | 125 | 138 | 149 | $899 |
| 700-800 | 117 | 133 | 139.75 | $1,001 |
*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 | $85 | $103 | $116 |