Kentucky Weekly Livestock Auction Summary
Archived Report
10/29/2022
Total Run: 21,347
Market Notes
Compared to last week, feeder steers sold mostly 2.00 to 4.00 higher, feeder Heifers 3.00 to 5.00 higher, and feeder Bulls steady to 4.00 higher. There was good to very good demand for all feeder classes. Yearling steers and heifers were 4.00 to 6.00 higher with very good demand. Slaughter cows sold mostly 2.00 to 4.00 lower and slaughter bulls mostly steady to 2.00 lower with moderate to good demand.Supply included: 84% Feeder Cattle (40% Steers, 1% Dairy Steers, 38% Heifers, 21% Bulls); 12% Slaughter Cattle (0% Steers, 0% Heifers, 85% Cows, 15% Bulls); 4% Replacement Cattle (5% Stock Cows, 67% Bred Cows, 5% Bred Heifers, 21% Cow-Calf Pairs, 2% Bulls). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 51%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 10/17/2022 Last Year Total Receipts: 21,347 19,332 19,798 Feeder Cattle: 17,962(84.1%) 16,331(84.5%) 16,265(82.2%) Slaughter Cattle: 2,521(11.8%) 2,387(12.3%) 2,263(11.4%) Replacement Cattle: 864(4.0%) 614(3.2%) 1,270(6.4%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 157.5 | 188 | 208 | $471 |
| 300-400 | 154 | 196 | 228 | $685 |
| 400-500 | 140 | 177 | 206 | $795 |
| 500-600 | 140 | 169 | 187 | $929 |
| 600-700 | $-- | |||
| 700-800 | $-- |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 128 | 151 | 187.5 | $377 |
| 300-400 | 120 | 154 | 178 | $541 |
| 400-500 | 129 | 151 | 185 | $678 |
| 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 | $71 | $97 | $120 |