Kentucky Weekly Livestock Auction Summary
Archived Report
2/18/2023
Total Run: 19,412
Market Notes
Compared to last week, feeder steers and heifers below 500 lbs sold mostly 2.00 to 5.00 higher with exceptions to sharply higher. Steers and heifers below 500 lbs were mostly steady to 4.00 lower. Yearling sold mostly steady. Demand for all feeder and yearling classes was good to very good for an average to good quality offering. Slaughter cows and bulls were mostly steady to 4.00 higher with good demand.Supply included: 88% Feeder Cattle (40% Steers, 1% Dairy Steers, 46% Heifers, 13% Bulls); 8% Slaughter Cattle (1% Steers, 1% Heifers, 81% Cows, 16% Bulls); 4% Replacement Cattle (5% Stock Cows, 68% Bred Cows, 7% Bred Heifers, 17% Cow-Calf Pairs, 3% Bulls). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 45%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 2/6/2023 Last Year Total Receipts: 19,412 24,238 22,564 Feeder Cattle: 16,993(87.5%) 20,088(82.9%) 19,903(88.2%) Slaughter Cattle: 1,642(8.5%) 3,368(13.9%) 1,886(8.4%) Replacement Cattle: 777(4.0%) 782(3.2%) 775(3.4%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 182.5 | 216 | 240 | $540 |
| 300-400 | 180 | 223 | 260 | $781 |
| 400-500 | 162 | 220 | 257.5 | $992 |
| 500-600 | 159 | 204 | 232.25 | $1,124 |
| 600-700 | $-- | |||
| 700-800 | $-- |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 160 | 190 | 227.5 | $476 |
| 300-400 | 155 | 186 | 225 | $652 |
| 400-500 | 150 | 180 | 211 | $812 |
| 500-600 | 122.5 | 174 | 189.5 | $955 |
| 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 | $66 | $106 | $133 |