Kentucky Weekly Livestock Auction Summary
Archived Report
3/6/2021
Total Run: 21,776
Market Notes
Compared to last week, feeder steers and heifers were mostly 3.00-4.00 higher with good demand. Buyers showed the best interest in longweaned (45+ days), preconditioned cattle. Slaughter cows and bulls were mostly steady to 2.00 lower.Supply included: 89% Feeder Cattle (45% Steers, 1% Dairy Steers, 43% Heifers, 10% Bulls); 8% Slaughter Cattle (0% Steers, 0% Heifers, 82% Cows, 18% Bulls); 3% Replacement Cattle (11% Stock Cows, 60% Bred Cows, 4% Bred Heifers, 22% Cow-Calf Pairs, 1% Heifer Pairs, 3% Bulls). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 56%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 2/22/2021 Last Year Total Receipts: 21,776 21,549 13,644 Feeder Cattle: 19,361(88.9%) 18,003(83.5%) 11,460(84.0%) Slaughter Cattle: 1,828(8.4%) 2,584(12.0%) 1,696(12.4%) Replacement Cattle: 587(2.7%) 962(4.5%) 488(3.6%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 157.5 | 179 | 205 | $449 |
| 300-400 | 143 | 180 | 206.5 | $629 |
| 400-500 | 139 | 168 | 197.5 | $755 |
| 500-600 | 130 | 154 | 177 | $845 |
| 600-700 | 120 | 139 | 153 | $902 |
| 700-800 | $-- |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 121 | 146 | 158 | $365 |
| 300-400 | 122 | 145 | 165 | $509 |
| 400-500 | 115 | 141 | 156 | $636 |
| 500-600 | 107 | 132 | 150.5 | $727 |
| 600-700 | 108 | 122 | 135 | $793 |
| 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 | $64 | $91 | $109 |