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KY-TN Livestock Market

Archived Report

3/16/2023

Total Run: 920

Market Notes

Compared to last week: All classes of feeder cattle sold unevenly steady. Buyers showed strong preference for the fancy and value-added groups. Slaughter cows traded 1.00-3.00 lower and slaughter bulls were steady.

Supply included: 83% Feeder Cattle (16% Steers, 53% Heifers, 31% Bulls); 13% Slaughter Cattle (89% Cows, 11% Bulls); 4% Replacement Cattle (53% Bred Cows, 26% Bred Heifers, 8% Cow-Calf Pairs, 13% Heifer Pairs). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 24%. Groups of 20 or more: STEERS: HEIFERS: BULLS: 24- BLK/FEW BWF 465 LBS.- 223.00 20- BLK/FEW BWF 425 LBS.- 207.00 23- BLK/FEW BWF 380 LBS.- 261.00 22- BLK/FEW BWF 486 LBS.- 200.00 34- BLK/BWF 494 LBS.- 214.50 96- BLK/FEW BWF 495 LBS.- 215.25 22- BLK/FEW BWF 543 LBS.- 184.75 20- BLK/FEW BWF 631 LBS.- 174.75 AUCTION This Week Last Reported 3/9/2023 Last Year Total Receipts: 920 761 1,047 Feeder Cattle: 767(83.4%) 663(87.1%) 816(77.9%) Slaughter Cattle: 115(12.5%) 71(9.3%) 175(16.7%) Replacement Cattle: 38(4.1%) 27(3.5%) 56(5.3%)

Feeder Steers

Weight Min Avg Max Approx*
200-300 215 240 265 $601
300-400 234 253 265 $885
400-500 195 218 201 $979
500-600 183 207 201 $1,138
600-700 181 194 196 $1,259
700-800 $--

Feeder Heifers

Weight Min Avg Max Approx*
200-300 205 211 215 $528
300-400 192 221 228 $773
400-500 183 210 228 $943
500-600 177 182 186 $999
600-700 161.5 171 174.75 $1,114
700-800 142.5 156 163 $1,168

*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 $93 $110 $126

Total Run