Kentucky Weekly Livestock Auction Summary
Archived Report
6/25/2022
Total Run: 11,781
Market Notes
Compared to last week, feeder steers and heifers sold mostly steady to 4.00 higher with good demand and active buyer participation. There were some markets trending lower, mostly where extreme heat affected supply and attracted fewer buyers. Slaughter cows and bulls sold mostly steady to 4.00 higher with good to very good demand.Supply included: 81% Feeder Cattle (43% Steers, 2% Dairy Steers, 40% Heifers, 15% Bulls, 0% Dairy Heifers); 15% Slaughter Cattle (1% Steers, 0% Heifers, 83% Cows, 16% Bulls); 4% Replacement Cattle (3% Stock Cows, 57% Bred Cows, 5% Bred Heifers, 30% Cow-Calf Pairs, 4% Bulls). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 53%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 6/13/2022 Last Year Total Receipts: 11,781 11,122 15,404 Feeder Cattle: 9,526(80.9%) 8,660(77.9%) 12,866(83.5%) Slaughter Cattle: 1,761(14.9%) 2,028(18.2%) 1,837(11.9%) Replacement Cattle: 494(4.2%) 434(3.9%) 701(4.6%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | $-- | |||
| 300-400 | $-- | |||
| 400-500 | 178 | 189 | 190 | $849 |
| 500-600 | 165 | 173 | 176 | $949 |
| 600-700 | 153 | 159 | 165 | $1,032 |
| 700-800 | 144 | 149 | 151 | $1,116 |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | $-- | |||
| 300-400 | 177 | 183 | 184 | $642 |
| 400-500 | 172 | 175 | 184 | $788 |
| 500-600 | 154 | 165 | 173 | $908 |
| 600-700 | 142 | 148 | 152 | $963 |
| 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 | $90 | $120 | $142 |