Kentucky Weekly Livestock Auction Summary
Archived Report
9/10/2022
Total Run: 15,248
Market Notes
Compared to last week, feeder steers and heifers sold mostly steady to 4.00 lower with moderate to good demand. Yearlings were mixed showing instances 4.00 lower to 4.00 higher with good to very good demand. Slaughter cows and bulls sold steady to 5.00 lower with moderate to good demand. There was good buyer activity this week showing best interest for long-weaned calf packages.Supply included: 84% Feeder Cattle (45% Steers, 1% Dairy Steers, 38% Heifers, 16% Bulls, 0% Dairy Heifers); 12% Slaughter Cattle (0% Steers, 84% Cows, 16% Bulls); 4% Replacement Cattle (2% Stock Cows, 62% Bred Cows, 6% Bred Heifers, 28% Cow-Calf Pairs, 0% Heifer Pairs, 2% Bulls). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 52%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 8/29/2022 Last Year Total Receipts: 15,248 16,734 14,044 Feeder Cattle: 12,744(83.6%) 14,451(86.4%) 12,187(86.8%) Slaughter Cattle: 1,881(12.3%) 1,714(10.2%) 1,413(10.1%) Replacement Cattle: 623(4.1%) 569(3.4%) 444(3.2%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 172.5 | 203 | 231 | $508 |
| 300-400 | 180 | 202 | 230 | $707 |
| 400-500 | 167 | 194 | 225 | $874 |
| 500-600 | 154 | 184 | 213 | $1,014 |
| 600-700 | $-- | |||
| 700-800 | $-- |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 122.5 | 171 | 199 | $427 |
| 300-400 | 129 | 170 | 196 | $594 |
| 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 | $76 | $109 | $148 |