Kentucky Weekly Livestock Auction Summary
Archived Report
4/1/2023
Total Run: 22,998
Market Notes
Compared to last week feeder stees and heifiers sold unevenly steady with trends ranging from mostly from 4.00 lower to 4.00 higher. There were some exceptions throughout the week up to 10.00 higher. Demand was good to very good for all feeder and yearling classes with buyers showing high interest for weaned thin fleshed cattle suitable for grass. Slaughter cows and bulls were unevenly steady with moderate to good demand.Supply included: 85% Feeder Cattle (39% Steers, 5% Dairy Steers, 43% Heifers, 14% Bulls, 0% Dairy Heifers); 12% Slaughter Cattle (1% Steers, 0% Dairy Steers, 0% Heifers, 82% Cows, 16% Bulls); 3% Replacement Cattle (3% Stock Cows, 58% Bred Cows, 6% Bred Heifers, 31% Cow-Calf Pairs, 3% Bulls). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 46%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 3/20/2023 Last Year Total Receipts: 22,998 20,887 20,901 Feeder Cattle: 19,529(84.9%) 17,477(83.7%) 17,432(83.4%) Slaughter Cattle: 2,666(11.6%) 2,357(11.3%) 2,705(12.9%) Replacement Cattle: 803(3.5%) 1,053(5.0%) 764(3.7%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 180 | 240 | 300 | $600 |
| 300-400 | 184.5 | 241 | 306 | $845 |
| 400-500 | 197.5 | 237 | 267.5 | $1,064 |
| 500-600 | 182 | 232 | 266 | $1,277 |
| 600-700 | $-- | |||
| 700-800 | $-- |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 170 | 210 | 251 | $524 |
| 300-400 | 170 | 212 | 257 | $743 |
| 400-500 | 174 | 208 | 240 | $934 |
| 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 | $81 | $121 | $150 |