Blue Grass Stockyards
- Cattle.com
- Market Reports
- Kentucky
- Blue Grass Stockyards
Archived Report
1/10/2023
Total Run: 1,662
Market Notes
Compared to last week feeder steers sold 4.00-6.00 higher. Feeder heifers sold 2.00-4.00 higher. Slaughter cows sold steady-2.00 higher, Slaughter bulls sold steady. There was good demand for all feeder cattle, with good offerings and good buyer activity this week. Buyers showed good interest in weaned steers and heifers with favorable condition.
Supply included: 94% Feeder Cattle (64% Steers, 30% Heifers, 6% Bulls); 6% Slaughter Cattle (86% Cows, 14% Bulls); 0% Replacement Cattle (75% Stock Cows, 25% Bred Cows). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 72%. Steers Heifers Groups of 20 head or more. Groups of 20 head or more. 71 head 650 lbs 184.00 Blk 29 head 453 lbs 180.00 Blk 54 head 670 lbs 183.00 Blk few CharX 67 head 728 lbs 172.25 Blk few CharX 69 head 722 lbs 178.00 Blk few mix 69 head 821 lbs 159.85 Blk few CharX 117 head 756 lbs 175.25 Blk 61 head 830 lbs 178.75 CharX & Blk 62 head 836 lbs 182.00 Blk 64 head 838 lbs 183.70 Blk 58 head 882 lbs 172.00 Blk 51 head 975 lbs 156.75 Blk & CharX AUCTION This Week Last Reported 1/3/2023 Last Year Total Receipts: 1,662 1,082 888 Feeder Cattle: 1,560(93.9%) 988(91.3%) 812(91.4%) Slaughter Cattle: 100(6.0%) 75(6.9%) 62(7.0%) Replacement Cattle: 2(0.1%) 19(1.8%) 14(1.6%)
Feeder Steers
Weight |
Min |
Avg |
Max |
Approx* |
200-300 |
|
|
|
$--
|
300-400 |
187 |
204 |
223 |
$715
|
400-500 |
182 |
198 |
217 |
$891
|
500-600 |
171 |
183 |
199.5 |
$1,009
|
600-700 |
153 |
159 |
168.5 |
$1,034
|
700-800 |
|
|
|
$--
|
Feeder Heifers
Weight |
Min |
Avg |
Max |
Approx* |
200-300 |
147.5 |
155 |
161 |
$386
|
300-400 |
155 |
165 |
162 |
$577
|
400-500 |
150 |
170 |
180 |
$763
|
500-600 |
150 |
154 |
156 |
$845
|
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 |
$100 |
$119 |
Total Run