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Archived Report

3/8/2023

Total Run: 674

Market Notes

Compared to last week: Feeder steers under 550lbs 10.00 to 12.00 higher with feeder steers over 550lbs 4.00 to 6.00 higher. Feeder heifers under 500lbs sold sharply higher with feeder heifers over 500lbs 8.00 to 10.00 higher with instances of up to 15.00 higher. Good demand on all feeder classes. Slaughter cows sold 4.00 to 6.00 higher with slaughter bulls steady to 2.00 higher.

Supply included: 82% Feeder Cattle (47% Steers, 0% Dairy Steers, 41% Heifers, 12% Bulls); 13% Slaughter Cattle (81% Cows, 19% Bulls); 4% Replacement Cattle (19% Bred Cows, 75% Cow-Calf Pairs, 6% Heifer Pairs). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 35%. Groups of 20hd or more: Steers: 46hd 711lbs 188.75 BLK 3 CHARX 7 RED AUCTION This Week Last Reported 3/1/2023 Last Year Total Receipts: 674 843 1,096 Feeder Cattle: 556(82.5%) 771(91.5%) 1,038(94.7%) Slaughter Cattle: 89(13.2%) 67(7.9%) 58(5.3%) Replacement Cattle: 29(4.3%) 5(0.6%) 0(0.0%)

Feeder Steers

Weight Min Avg Max Approx*
200-300 $--
300-400 217.5 230 270 $804
400-500 209 242 265 $1,091
500-600 190 226 250 $1,245
600-700 190 208 219 $1,353
700-800 183 189 193 $1,414

Feeder Heifers

Weight Min Avg Max Approx*
200-300 $--
300-400 186 203 215 $711
400-500 198 219 230 $984
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 $92 $108 $127

Total Run

2023-03-01
2023-03-15
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Location

Albany, Kentucky