Kentucky Weekly Livestock Auction Summary
Archived Report
10/22/2022
Total Run: 19,332
Market Notes
Compared to last week, feeder steers, heifers, and bulls were mostly unevenly steady, ranging from 4.00 lower to 4.00 higher with some instances sharply higher. Yearlings sold mostly steady to 4.00 higher. Demand was moderate to good for all feeder and yearling classes with buyers showing best demand for weaned and pre-conditioned packages. Slaughter cows sold mostly 1.00 to 4.00 lower and slaughter bulls steady to 2.00 lower with moderate to good demand.Supply included: 84% Feeder Cattle (41% Steers, 1% Dairy Steers, 40% Heifers, 18% Bulls); 12% Slaughter Cattle (0% Steers, 0% Heifers, 85% Cows, 14% Bulls); 3% Replacement Cattle (3% Stock Cows, 57% Bred Cows, 12% Bred Heifers, 27% Cow-Calf Pairs, 1% Bulls). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 56%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 10/10/2022 Last Year Total Receipts: 19,332 20,295 18,633 Feeder Cattle: 16,331(84.5%) 16,860(83.1%) 15,574(83.6%) Slaughter Cattle: 2,387(12.3%) 2,727(13.4%) 2,094(11.2%) Replacement Cattle: 614(3.2%) 708(3.5%) 965(5.2%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 162.5 | 188 | 207 | $469 |
| 300-400 | 155 | 186 | 207.5 | $649 |
| 400-500 | 130 | 178 | 204 | $800 |
| 500-600 | 135 | 167 | 192 | $918 |
| 600-700 | 130 | 156 | 179 | $1,012 |
| 700-800 | $-- |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 128 | 147 | 170 | $368 |
| 300-400 | 122.5 | 150 | 162.5 | $526 |
| 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 | $73 | $100 | $123 |