West Virginia Weekly Auction Summary
Archived Report
4/23/2022
Total Run: 2,935
Market Notes
Supply included: 84% Feeder Cattle (43% Steers, 47% Heifers, 0% Cows, 10% Bulls); 12% Slaughter Cattle (15% Steers, 0% Heifers, 68% Cows, 17% Bulls); 3% Replacement Cattle (6% Stock Cows, 48% Bred Cows, 11% Bred Heifers, 32% Cow-Calf Pairs, 3% Bulls); 0% Slaughter Sheep/Lambs (30% Wooled, 40% Ewes, 30% Bucks); 1% Slaughter Goats (14% Kids, 54% Nannies/Does, 32% Bucks/Billies). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 39%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 4/11/2022 Last Year Total Receipts: 2,935 2,974 1,429 Feeder Cattle: 2,459(83.8%) 2,681(90.1%) 1,247(87.3%) Slaughter Cattle: 357(12.2%) 114(3.8%) 130(9.1%) Replacement Cattle: 77(2.6%) 22(0.7%) 22(1.5%) Slaughter Sheep/Lambs: 11(0.4%) 46(1.5%) 12(0.8%) Slaughter Goats: 31(1.1%) 111(3.7%) 18(1.3%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 187.5 | 196 | 190 | $489 |
| 300-400 | 165 | 192 | 207.5 | $672 |
| 400-500 | 167 | 200 | 210 | $900 |
| 500-600 | 165 | 184 | 197 | $1,010 |
| 600-700 | 150 | 172 | 189.5 | $1,117 |
| 700-800 | 138 | 152 | 189.5 | $1,142 |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | $-- | |||
| 300-400 | 135 | 154 | 167 | $538 |
| 400-500 | 140 | 150 | 165 | $675 |
| 500-600 | 131 | 148 | 155 | $812 |
| 600-700 | 130 | 143 | 152 | $929 |
| 700-800 | 115 | 126 | 143 | $945 |
*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 | $96 | $106 | $116 |