Kentucky Weekly Livestock Auction Summary
Archived Report
5/22/2021
Total Run: 16,542
Market Notes
Compared to last week, feeder steers and heifers were mostly 2.00-5.00 higher with good demand, with the best demand noted for longweaned, preconditioned cattle. Slaughter cows were mostly 2.00-4.00 higher, and slaughter bulls mostly steady to 3.00 higher with good demand.Supply included: 84% Feeder Cattle (39% Steers, 2% Dairy Steers, 44% Heifers, 15% Bulls); 12% Slaughter Cattle (0% Steers, 80% Cows, 20% Bulls); 5% Replacement Cattle (5% Stock Cows, 60% Bred Cows, 8% Bred Heifers, 24% Cow-Calf Pairs, 0% Heifer Pairs, 4% Bulls). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 51%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 5/10/2021 Last Year Total Receipts: 16,542 15,507 18,005 Feeder Cattle: 13,817(83.5%) 11,872(76.6%) 15,277(84.8%) Slaughter Cattle: 1,971(11.9%) 3,031(19.5%) 2,054(11.4%) Replacement Cattle: 754(4.6%) 604(3.9%) 674(3.7%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 154 | 176 | 205 | $439 |
| 300-400 | 135 | 164 | 185 | $573 |
| 400-500 | 135 | 158 | 178 | $711 |
| 500-600 | 135 | 153 | 167.5 | $843 |
| 600-700 | $-- | |||
| 700-800 | $-- |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 124 | 148 | 205 | $371 |
| 300-400 | 129 | 143 | 157 | $502 |
| 400-500 | 120 | 141 | 163 | $636 |
| 500-600 | 111 | 133 | 145.75 | $734 |
| 600-700 | 104 | 123 | 136 | $797 |
| 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 | $66 | $95 | $116 |