Kentucky Weekly Livestock Auction Summary
Archived Report
4/17/2021
Total Run: 23,896
Market Notes
Compared to last week, feeder steers and heifers were mostly 1.00-4.00 higher with good demand. Buyers showed the best demand for long-weaned (45+ days), preconditioned cattle with moderate or less flesh as spring grazing approaches. Slaughter cows were steady to 2.00 higher, and slaughter bulls mostly 1.00-3.00 higher with good demand for slaughter classes.Supply included: 87% Feeder Cattle (44% Steers, 2% Dairy Steers, 41% Heifers, 13% Bulls); 10% Slaughter Cattle (0% Steers, 81% Cows, 19% Bulls); 4% Replacement Cattle (5% Stock Cows, 57% Bred Cows, 2% Bred Heifers, 34% Cow-Calf Pairs, 1% Heifer Pairs, 2% Bulls). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 46%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 4/5/2021 Last Year Total Receipts: 23,896 24,338 12,926 Feeder Cattle: 20,683(86.6%) 21,463(88.2%) 10,746(83.1%) Slaughter Cattle: 2,307(9.7%) 1,922(7.9%) 1,633(12.6%) Replacement Cattle: 906(3.8%) 953(3.9%) 547(4.2%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | $-- | |||
| 300-400 | 200 | 200 | 0.0000 | $700 |
| 400-500 | 180 | 186 | 194 | $836 |
| 500-600 | 162 | 168 | 179 | $924 |
| 600-700 | 142 | 153 | 160 | $996 |
| 700-800 | 135.5 | 138 | 142 | $1,036 |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | $-- | |||
| 300-400 | $-- | |||
| 400-500 | $-- | |||
| 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 | $62 | $95 | $115 |