Kentucky Weekly Livestock Auction Summary
Archived Report
3/13/2021
Total Run: 32,738
Market Notes
Compared to last week, feeder steers and heifers were mostly steady to 3.00 higher with good demand. Buyers continue to show the most interest in long-weaned (45+ days), preconditioned feeder cattle. Slaughter cows and bulls were mostly steady to 3.00 lower.Supply included: 88% Feeder Cattle (42% Steers, 1% Dairy Steers, 42% Heifers, 14% Bulls); 9% Slaughter Cattle (0% Steers, 1% Heifers, 83% Cows, 16% Bulls); 3% Replacement Cattle (9% Stock Cows, 59% Bred Cows, 5% Bred Heifers, 24% Cow-Calf Pairs, 0% Heifer Pairs, 3% Bulls). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 50%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 3/1/2021 Last Year Total Receipts: 32,738 21,776 22,159 Feeder Cattle: 28,799(88.0%) 19,361(88.9%) 19,275(87.0%) Slaughter Cattle: 2,912(8.9%) 1,828(8.4%) 2,086(9.4%) Replacement Cattle: 1,027(3.1%) 587(2.7%) 798(3.6%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 145 | 173 | 203 | $434 |
| 300-400 | 150 | 175 | 210 | $613 |
| 400-500 | 130 | 164 | 187 | $740 |
| 500-600 | 132 | 156 | 172 | $856 |
| 600-700 | $-- | |||
| 700-800 | $-- |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 130 | 149 | 185 | $373 |
| 300-400 | 122 | 146 | 182 | $511 |
| 400-500 | 119 | 139 | 163 | $624 |
| 500-600 | 114 | 131 | 152 | $723 |
| 600-700 | 99 | 124 | 135.2 | $806 |
| 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 | $62 | $87 | $108 |