Kentucky Weekly Livestock Auction Summary
Archived Report
9/4/2021
Total Run: 11,350
Market Notes
Compared to last week: Feeder cattle sold unevenly steady early in the week but as temperatures cooled, markets trended up 2.00. Slaughter cows and bulls sold steady to 2.00 lower.Supply included: 83% Feeder Cattle (39% Steers, 3% Dairy Steers, 39% Heifers, 18% Bulls); 13% Slaughter Cattle (0% Steers, 79% Cows, 21% Bulls); 5% Replacement Cattle (2% Stock Cows, 68% Bred Cows, 3% Bred Heifers, 22% Cow-Calf Pairs, 0% Heifer Pairs, 5% Bulls). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 48%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 8/23/2021 Last Year Total Receipts: 11,350 13,081 16,623 Feeder Cattle: 9,366(82.5%) 11,119(85.0%) 14,083(84.7%) Slaughter Cattle: 1,420(12.5%) 1,465(11.2%) 1,927(11.6%) Replacement Cattle: 564(5.0%) 497(3.8%) 613(3.7%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 162 | 177 | 185 | $442 |
| 300-400 | 151 | 173 | 192.5 | $606 |
| 400-500 | 129 | 164 | 184 | $737 |
| 500-600 | 131 | 161 | 179 | $887 |
| 600-700 | 127 | 157 | 173 | $1,021 |
| 700-800 | 131 | 142 | 155 | $1,063 |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 145 | 158 | 172.5 | $395 |
| 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 | $65 | $97 | $117 |