Arkansas Weekly Livestock Auction Summary
Archived Report
10/2/2021
Total Run: 7,682
Market Notes
Compared to last week: Feeder steers under 500 lbs sold mostly 6.00-8.00 lower, over 500 lbs sold steady to 1.00 higher. Feeder heifers sold 1.00-5.00 lower. Slaughter cows sold steady to 2.00 higher. Slaughter bulls sold 2.00 lower.Supply included: 85% Feeder Cattle (35% Steers, 0% Dairy Steers, 46% Heifers, 19% Bulls); 11% Slaughter Cattle (76% Cows, 24% Bulls); 4% Replacement Cattle (11% Stock Cows, 61% Bred Cows, 3% Bred Heifers, 24% Cow-Calf Pairs, 1% Bulls). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 31%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 9/20/2021 Last Year Total Receipts: 7,682 8,020 9,672 Feeder Cattle: 6,522(84.9%) 6,441(80.3%) 8,192(84.7%) Slaughter Cattle: 829(10.8%) 1,141(14.2%) 1,131(11.7%) Replacement Cattle: 331(4.3%) 438(5.5%) 349(3.6%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | $-- | |||
| 300-400 | 129 | 154 | 200 | $540 |
| 400-500 | 122 | 150 | 168 | $674 |
| 500-600 | 116 | 146 | 160 | $806 |
| 600-700 | 119 | 141 | 154.5 | $915 |
| 700-800 | 115 | 133 | 143.5 | $996 |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 141 | 141 | 0.0000 | $353 |
| 300-400 | 120 | 137 | 160 | $481 |
| 400-500 | 110 | 134 | 149 | $602 |
| 500-600 | 110 | 130 | 148 | $717 |
| 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 | $60 | $79 | $96 |