Ouachita Livestock Auction
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Market Notes
Compared to last week: Feeder steers sold mostly 1.00 - 6.00 higher. Feeder heifers sold steady to 5.00 higher. Slaughter cows sold 7.00 - 10.00 lower. Slaughter bulls sold 9.00 - 11.00 lower. Cattle was plain to average, with groupings of attractive offerings. Today's cow sale offered cow calf pairs, bred cows, and stock cows. Buyer activity was moderate.
Supply included: 61% Feeder Cattle (15% Steers, 48% Heifers, 37% Bulls); 19% Slaughter Cattle (88% Cows, 12% Bulls); 20% Replacement Cattle (12% Stock Cows, 52% Bred Cows, 1% Bred Heifers, 30% Cow-Calf Pairs, 5% Bulls). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 10%. AUCTION This Week Last Reported 4/5/2022 Last Year Total Receipts: 548 782 244 Feeder Cattle: 333(60.8%) 699(89.4%) 190(77.9%) Slaughter Cattle: 104(19.0%) 56(7.2%) 36(14.8%) Replacement Cattle: 111(20.3%) 27(3.5%) 18(7.4%)
Feeder Steers
Weight |
Min |
Avg |
Max |
Approx* |
200-300 |
|
|
|
$--
|
300-400 |
194 |
198 |
203 |
$691
|
400-500 |
187 |
193 |
195 |
$867
|
500-600 |
169 |
179 |
195 |
$987
|
600-700 |
154 |
156 |
158 |
$1,014
|
700-800 |
|
|
|
$--
|
Feeder Heifers
Weight |
Min |
Avg |
Max |
Approx* |
200-300 |
|
|
|
$--
|
300-400 |
165 |
172 |
175 |
$602
|
400-500 |
159 |
172 |
179 |
$775
|
500-600 |
155 |
159 |
160.5 |
$875
|
600-700 |
138 |
144 |
153 |
$939
|
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 |
$80 |
$91 |
$100 |