Kentucky Weekly Livestock Auction Summary
Archived Report
2/19/2022
Total Run: 22,564
Market Notes
Compared to last week, feeder steers and heifers sold mixed, ranging from 4.00 lower to 4.00 higher with exceptions sharply higher. Demand was good to very good with good supply and active buyer participation. Slaughter cows and slaughter bulls were unevenly steady with moderate to good demand. Wet weather, localized flooding, and muddy conditions continued to have an impact on cattle movement. this week.Supply included: 88% Feeder Cattle (43% Steers, 1% Dairy Steers, 44% Heifers, 13% Bulls); 8% Slaughter Cattle (0% Steers, 1% Heifers, 82% Cows, 17% Bulls); 3% Replacement Cattle (4% Stock Cows, 54% Bred Cows, 19% Bred Heifers, 20% Cow-Calf Pairs, 3% Bulls). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 53%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 2/7/2022 Last Year Total Receipts: 22,564 18,810 323 Feeder Cattle: 19,903(88.2%) 16,029(85.2%) 287(88.9%) Slaughter Cattle: 1,886(8.4%) 2,074(11.0%) 35(10.8%) Replacement Cattle: 775(3.4%) 707(3.8%) 1(0.3%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | $-- | |||
| 300-400 | 215 | 215 | 0.0000 | $753 |
| 400-500 | 195 | 202 | 210 | $908 |
| 500-600 | 184 | 187 | 195 | $1,029 |
| 600-700 | 163 | 173 | 180 | $1,123 |
| 700-800 | 155 | 158 | 160 | $1,187 |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | $-- | |||
| 300-400 | $-- | |||
| 400-500 | 171 | 176 | 178 | $790 |
| 500-600 | 153 | 160 | 170 | $879 |
| 600-700 | 144 | 149 | 154 | $965 |
| 700-800 | 136 | 139 | 141 | $1,040 |
*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 | $82 | $100 | $114 |