Kentucky Weekly Livestock Auction Summary
Archived Report
11/19/2022
Total Run: 21,433
Market Notes
Compared to last week, feeder steers, bulls, and heifers sold mixed with instances 3.00 lower to 4.00 higher. Demand was moderate to good for all feeder classes. Yearling steers and heifers were steady to 2.00 higher with good demand. Buyers showed strongest interest in groups of long-weaned and preconditioned feeder cattle. Slaughter cows and bulls were unevenly steady. Prices ranged from 2.00 lower to 2.00 higher with moderate to good demand for all slaughter classes.Supply included: 87% Feeder Cattle (41% Steers, 2% Dairy Steers, 43% Heifers, 14% Bulls, 0% Dairy Heifers); 9% Slaughter Cattle (0% Steers, 1% Heifers, 85% Cows, 14% Bulls); 4% Replacement Cattle (10% Stock Cows, 69% Bred Cows, 3% Bred Heifers, 17% Cow-Calf Pairs, 1% Bulls). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 53%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 11/7/2022 Last Year Total Receipts: 21,433 24,387 22,123 Feeder Cattle: 18,564(86.6%) 21,504(88.2%) 18,871(85.3%) Slaughter Cattle: 1,929(9.0%) 2,301(9.4%) 1,900(8.6%) Replacement Cattle: 940(4.4%) 582(2.4%) 1,352(6.1%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 157.5 | 202 | 210 | $506 |
| 300-400 | 140 | 191 | 230 | $670 |
| 400-500 | 150 | 183 | 216 | $823 |
| 500-600 | 141 | 170 | 197 | $935 |
| 600-700 | 134 | 157 | 171 | $1,022 |
| 700-800 | $-- |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 127.5 | 149 | 168 | $372 |
| 300-400 | 127.5 | 146 | 165 | $511 |
| 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 | $ | $ | $ |