Arkansas Weekly Livestock Auction Summary
Archived Report
3/5/2022
Total Run: 10,366
Market Notes
Compared to last week: not enough comparable sales from last week to establish a market trend. However, a steady to mostly lower undertone was noted in most classes.Supply included: 86% Feeder Cattle (45% Steers, 0% Dairy Steers, 43% Heifers, 12% Bulls); 11% Slaughter Cattle (74% Cows, 26% Bulls); 3% Replacement Cattle (13% Stock Cows, 40% Bred Cows, 16% Bred Heifers, 28% Cow-Calf Pairs, 4% Bulls). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 25%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 2/21/2022 Last Year Total Receipts: 10,366 999 12,475 Feeder Cattle: 8,918(86.0%) 796(79.7%) 11,596(93.0%) Slaughter Cattle: 1,176(11.3%) 131(13.1%) 680(5.5%) Replacement Cattle: 272(2.6%) 72(7.2%) 199(1.6%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 202.5 | 214 | 225 | $535 |
| 300-400 | 170 | 209 | 242 | $730 |
| 400-500 | 160 | 201 | 229 | $904 |
| 500-600 | 135 | 183 | 216 | $1,008 |
| 600-700 | $-- | |||
| 700-800 | $-- |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 165 | 165 | 0.0000 | $413 |
| 300-400 | 142.5 | 173 | 195 | $606 |
| 400-500 | 130 | 169 | 192.5 | $759 |
| 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 | $50 | $94 | $121 |