Kentucky Weekly Livestock Auction Summary
Archived Report
1/28/2023
Total Run: 14,368
Market Notes
Compared to last week feeder steers and heifers below 550 lbs sold mostly 2.00 to 4.00 higher with exceptions sharply higher. Steers and heifers above 550 lbs were mostly steady to 4.00 lower. There was moderate to good demand for all feeder classes. Yearlings sold steady to 2.00 higher on a light test this week. Slaughter cows sold mostly steady to 4.00 higher and bulls mostly steady to 2.00 higher with moderate to good demand.Supply included: 81% Feeder Cattle (43% Steers, 2% Dairy Steers, 42% Heifers, 13% Bulls, 0% Dairy Heifers); 12% Slaughter Cattle (1% Heifers, 85% Cows, 14% Bulls); 7% Replacement Cattle (5% Stock Cows, 58% Bred Cows, 17% Bred Heifers, 17% Cow-Calf Pairs, 3% Bulls). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 51%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 1/16/2023 Last Year Total Receipts: 14,368 19,625 19,994 Feeder Cattle: 11,658(81.1%) 16,778(85.5%) 17,492(87.5%) Slaughter Cattle: 1,687(11.7%) 2,310(11.8%) 1,627(8.1%) Replacement Cattle: 1,023(7.1%) 537(2.7%) 875(4.4%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 157.5 | 192 | 204 | $481 |
| 300-400 | 170 | 204 | 228 | $713 |
| 400-500 | 150 | 198 | 221 | $891 |
| 500-600 | 151 | 186 | 210.5 | $1,023 |
| 600-700 | $-- | |||
| 700-800 | $-- |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 147.5 | 165 | 179 | $413 |
| 300-400 | 140 | 169 | 194 | $593 |
| 400-500 | 139 | 166 | 189 | $748 |
| 500-600 | 135 | 158 | 177 | $870 |
| 600-700 | 125 | 151 | 162.5 | $981 |
| 700-800 | 121 | 153 | 163.75 | $1,145 |
*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 | $101 | $114 |