Ouachita Livestock Auction
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Market Notes
Compared to last week: Feeder steers sold mostly steady to 3.00 lower. Feeder heifers sold mostly steady to 5.00 lower. Slaughter cows and bulls sold 8.00 lower on limited comparable offerings. Some value added cattle sold at a premium. Supply was good with fair, average and above average offerings. Demand was good with strong buyer activity.
Supply included: 84% Feeder Cattle (31% Steers, 45% Heifers, 25% Bulls); 9% Slaughter Cattle (93% Cows, 7% Bulls); 7% Replacement Cattle (53% Stock Cows, 40% Bred Cows, 2% Cow-Calf Pairs, 4% Bulls). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 28%. AUCTION This Week Last Reported 1/12/2021 Last Year Total Receipts: 695 249 167 Feeder Cattle: 585(84.2%) 212(85.1%) 147(88.0%) Slaughter Cattle: 63(9.1%) 23(9.2%) 13(7.8%) Replacement Cattle: 47(6.8%) 14(5.6%) 7(4.2%)
Feeder Steers
Weight |
Min |
Avg |
Max |
Approx* |
200-300 |
|
|
|
$--
|
300-400 |
169 |
177 |
185 |
$619
|
400-500 |
153 |
163 |
177 |
$732
|
500-600 |
138 |
151 |
161 |
$830
|
600-700 |
129 |
137 |
144.5 |
$890
|
700-800 |
126 |
130 |
133.5 |
$973
|
Feeder Heifers
Weight |
Min |
Avg |
Max |
Approx* |
200-300 |
156 |
162 |
167 |
$404
|
300-400 |
141 |
149 |
158 |
$522
|
400-500 |
131 |
138 |
149 |
$623
|
500-600 |
120 |
132 |
138 |
$724
|
600-700 |
116.5 |
123 |
126.5 |
$801
|
700-800 |
100 |
111 |
123 |
$830
|
*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 |
$63 |
$72 |
$72 |