Kentucky Weekly Livestock Auction Summary
Archived Report
5/6/2023
Total Run: 16,765
Market Notes
Supply included: 80% Feeder Cattle (36% Steers, 1% Dairy Steers, 44% Heifers, 19% Bulls, 0% Dairy Heifers); 15% Slaughter Cattle (1% Steers, 1% Heifers, 85% Cows, 14% Bulls); 5% Replacement Cattle (6% Stock Cows, 56% Bred Cows, 4% Bred Heifers, 28% Cow-Calf Pairs, 2% Heifer Pairs, 5% Bulls). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 41%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 4/24/2023 Last Year Total Receipts: 16,765 21,417 17,790 Feeder Cattle: 13,442(80.2%) 17,547(81.9%) 14,698(82.6%) Slaughter Cattle: 2,552(15.2%) 2,683(12.5%) 2,364(13.3%) Replacement Cattle: 771(4.6%) 1,187(5.5%) 728(4.1%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 223 | 250 | 285 | $625 |
| 300-400 | 195 | 250 | 302 | $876 |
| 400-500 | 185 | 242 | 269 | $1,088 |
| 500-600 | 188 | 233 | 267.5 | $1,281 |
| 600-700 | $-- | |||
| 700-800 | $-- |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 180 | 214 | 260 | $535 |
| 300-400 | 182.5 | 216 | 242 | $755 |
| 400-500 | 180 | 210 | 236 | $947 |
| 500-600 | 173 | 204 | 222 | $1,120 |
| 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 | $82 | $117 | $147 |