Kentucky Weekly Livestock Auction Summary
Archived Report
8/28/2021
Total Run: 13,081
Market Notes
Compared to last week, feeder steers and heifers were unevenly steady with prices ranging from 2.00 higher to 2.00 lower. Slaughter cows and bulls sold mostly steady to 2.00 higher. Extreme temperatures continued to have an impact across the state.Supply included: 85% Feeder Cattle (47% Steers, 1% Dairy Steers, 35% Heifers, 18% Bulls); 11% Slaughter Cattle (1% Steers, 0% Heifers, 81% Cows, 18% Bulls); 4% Replacement Cattle (4% Stock Cows, 60% Bred Cows, 8% Bred Heifers, 24% Cow-Calf Pairs, 0% Heifer Pairs, 4% Bulls). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 53%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 8/16/2021 Last Year Total Receipts: 13,081 16,535 16,460 Feeder Cattle: 11,119(85.0%) 14,226(86.0%) 13,902(84.5%) Slaughter Cattle: 1,465(11.2%) 1,644(9.9%) 1,736(10.5%) Replacement Cattle: 497(3.8%) 665(4.0%) 822(5.0%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 140 | 170 | 190 | $424 |
| 300-400 | 142 | 175 | 201 | $611 |
| 400-500 | 141 | 163 | 186 | $733 |
| 500-600 | 130 | 160 | 180.25 | $880 |
| 600-700 | 130 | 157 | 172 | $1,020 |
| 700-800 | $-- |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 130 | 153 | 166 | $383 |
| 300-400 | 114 | 146 | 160 | $510 |
| 400-500 | 120 | 143 | 165 | $642 |
| 500-600 | 120 | 139 | 154 | $762 |
| 600-700 | 116 | 133 | 146.5 | $867 |
| 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 | $98 | $113 |