Missouri Weekly Cattle Auction Summary
Archived Report
10/22/2022
Total Run: 24,986
Market Notes
Compared to last week, feeders sold unevenly steady with about equal instances of 5.00 going both ways. The supply of feeders was moderate with exactly 50 percent of the feeder offering over 600 lbs. this week. Demand for feeders continues to depend a lot on health programs. A hard freeze came this week with record setting lows in some areas of the state bringing an end to the growing season. Generally that would be a sign that the weather was going to stabilize and help end some of the health issues, but just a few days later record highs were also set in parts of the state. The monthly cattle on feed report was released on Friday afternoon. Pre report estimates were spot on with official numbers providing no unwanted surprises. On feed numbers were 99 percent, placements were 96, and marketings were 104. Boxed beef cutouts gained some ground with choice closing at 253.71, up 7.23 and select closing at 224.36, up 7.42 compared to last week. Negotiated feedlot sales as of Friday afternoon was just over 100K head. Live sales were reported mostly from 148.00-152.00 and dressed sales mostly 236.00. The Missouri Stocker Formula consist of 3109 head with a weighted average weight of 545.92 lbs. and a price value of 182.24, down 1.02 from last week. The steer/heifer spread is 23.62.Supply included: 76% Feeder Cattle (44% Steers, 0% Dairy Steers, 48% Heifers, 8% Bulls); 19% Slaughter Cattle (1% Steers, 1% Heifers, 90% Cows, 8% Bulls); 5% Replacement Cattle (30% Stock Cows, 46% Bred Cows, 3% Bred Heifers, 20% Cow-Calf Pairs, 1% Bulls). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 50%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 10/10/2022 Last Year Total Receipts: 24,986 28,180 27,380 Feeder Cattle: 19,002(76.1%) 21,479(76.2%) 22,795(83.3%) Slaughter Cattle: 4,814(19.3%) 4,568(16.2%) 3,586(13.1%) Replacement Cattle: 1,170(4.7%) 2,133(7.6%) 999(3.6%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | $-- | |||
| 300-400 | 170 | 202 | 235 | $707 |
| 400-500 | 177 | 200 | 220 | $902 |
| 500-600 | $-- | |||
| 600-700 | $-- | |||
| 700-800 | $-- |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 170 | 171 | 175 | $428 |
| 300-400 | 140 | 169 | 197.5 | $593 |
| 400-500 | 130 | 168 | 198.5 | $756 |
| 500-600 | 130 | 162 | 181.75 | $892 |
| 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 | $75 | $95 | $110 |