West Virginia Weekly Auction Summary
Archived Report
3/20/2021
Total Run: 923
Market Notes
Supply included: 74% Feeder Cattle (29% Steers, 51% Heifers, 20% Bulls); 19% Slaughter Cattle (76% Cows, 24% Bulls); 5% Replacement Cattle (38% Stock Cows, 32% Bred Cows, 5% Bred Heifers, 22% Cow-Calf Pairs, 3% Bulls); 0% Slaughter Sheep/Lambs (94% Wooled, 6% Bucks); 1% Slaughter Goats (11% Kids, 33% Bucks/Billies, 44% Wethers, 11% Wether Kids). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 29%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 3/1/2021 Last Year Total Receipts: 923 819 943 Feeder Cattle: 684(74.1%) 397(48.5%) 722(76.6%) Slaughter Cattle: 177(19.2%) 120(14.7%) 134(14.2%) Replacement Cattle: 49(5.3%) 40(4.9%) 25(2.7%) Slaughter Sheep/Lambs: 4(0.4%) 200(24.4%) 2(0.2%) Slaughter Goats: 9(1.0%) 62(7.6%) 60(6.4%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 167.5 | 172 | 177.5 | $430 |
| 300-400 | 170 | 175 | 180 | $613 |
| 400-500 | $-- | |||
| 500-600 | $-- | |||
| 600-700 | $-- | |||
| 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 | $53 | $58 | $61 |