Arkansas Weekly Livestock Auction Summary
Archived Report
3/13/2021
Total Run: 10,192
Market Notes
Compared to last weekly close: Feeder and Stocker steers mostly sold 2.00-6.00 lower, instances 10.00 lower on steers over 550 lbs. Feeder and Stocker heifers sold unevenly steady, instances 2.00-3.00 higher on more attractive heifers. Slaughter cows sold unevenly steady. Slaughter bulls sold steady to 3.00 lower.Supply included: 87% Feeder Cattle (41% Steers, 45% Heifers, 14% Bulls); 9% Slaughter Cattle (74% Cows, 26% Bulls); 4% Replacement Cattle (16% Stock Cows, 56% Bred Cows, 4% Bred Heifers, 20% Cow-Calf Pairs, 0% Heifer Pairs, 2% Bulls). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 21%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 3/1/2021 Last Year Total Receipts: 10,192 12,475 6,166 Feeder Cattle: 8,826(86.6%) 11,596(93.0%) 5,147(83.5%) Slaughter Cattle: 954(9.4%) 680(5.5%) 587(9.5%) Replacement Cattle: 412(4.0%) 199(1.6%) 432(7.0%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 175 | 196 | 212.5 | $491 |
| 300-400 | 145 | 181 | 210 | $634 |
| 400-500 | 146 | 171 | 198 | $771 |
| 500-600 | 131 | 155 | 175 | $854 |
| 600-700 | 129 | 141 | 148 | $915 |
| 700-800 | $-- |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 147.5 | 159 | 165 | $398 |
| 300-400 | 130 | 154 | 175 | $539 |
| 400-500 | 110 | 146 | 162 | $656 |
| 500-600 | 110 | 135 | 149 | $744 |
| 600-700 | 115 | 125 | 132 | $812 |
| 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 | $35 | $75 | $91 |