Kentucky Weekly Livestock Auction Summary
Archived Report
2/6/2021
Total Run: 12,232
Market Notes
Compared to last week, feeder steers were unevenly steady, and feeder heifers were mostly steady to 2.00 higher. Demand for feeders was mostly moderate with buyers showing the most interest in long-weaned (45+ days), preconditioned cattle. Slaughter cows were mostly 2.003.00 higher, and slaughter bulls mostly 2.00 higher with good demand for slaughter classes. Receipts overall were lighter this week due to winter weather that hampered livestock movement throughout the state.Supply included: 86% Feeder Cattle (44% Steers, 2% Dairy Steers, 43% Heifers, 11% Bulls); 10% Slaughter Cattle (0% Steers, 81% Cows, 19% Bulls); 3% Replacement Cattle (7% Stock Cows, 72% Bred Cows, 5% Bred Heifers, 15% Cow-Calf Pairs, 2% Bulls). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 58%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 1/25/2021 Last Year Total Receipts: 12,232 14,876 16,361 Feeder Cattle: 10,573(86.4%) 12,703(85.4%) 13,206(80.7%) Slaughter Cattle: 1,238(10.1%) 1,282(8.6%) 2,285(14.0%) Replacement Cattle: 421(3.4%) 891(6.0%) 870(5.3%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 152 | 167 | 175 | $418 |
| 300-400 | 150 | 169 | 187.5 | $592 |
| 400-500 | 131 | 155 | 180 | $700 |
| 500-600 | 124 | 143 | 160 | $788 |
| 600-700 | 123 | 137 | 149.25 | $891 |
| 700-800 | $-- |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | $-- | |||
| 300-400 | $-- | |||
| 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 | $68 | $92 | $111 |