Alabama Weekly Cattle Auction Summary
Archived Report
8/6/2022
Total Run: 11,360
Market Notes
Compared to one week ago: Slaughter classes sold 1.00 to 6.00 higher. All feeder classes sold steady to 6.00 higher. Trade active with good demand on feeders. Replacement cows and pairs sold mostly steady. Year to date receipts totaled 352,090 compared to 353,908 a year ago.Supply included: 83% Feeder Cattle (27% Steers, 44% Heifers, 29% Bulls); 13% Slaughter Cattle (92% Cows, 8% Bulls); 4% Replacement Cattle (2% Stock Cows, 51% Bred Cows, 1% Bred Heifers, 46% Cow-Calf Pairs). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 25%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 7/25/2022 Last Year Total Receipts: 11,360 8,651 10,289 Feeder Cattle: 9,419(82.9%) 7,048(81.5%) 8,357(81.2%) Slaughter Cattle: 1,509(13.3%) 1,118(12.9%) 1,262(12.3%) Replacement Cattle: 432(3.8%) 485(5.6%) 670(6.5%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 202 | 213 | 222 | $532 |
| 300-400 | 190 | 202 | 215 | $707 |
| 400-500 | 170 | 188 | 206 | $848 |
| 500-600 | 160 | 172 | 186 | $944 |
| 600-700 | 148 | 159 | 173 | $1,031 |
| 700-800 | 135 | 147 | 157 | $1,103 |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 158 | 170 | 200 | $425 |
| 300-400 | 139 | 165 | 177 | $579 |
| 400-500 | 128 | 154 | 172 | $694 |
| 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 | $74 | $97 | $115 |