Missouri (Southwest) Weekly Cattle Auction Summary
Archived Report
4/15/2023
Total Run: 12,198
Market Notes
Compared to last week, steers and heifers 4.00 to 8.00 higher, spots 12.00 higher. Slaughter cows and bulls steady to 5.00 higher.Supply included: 81% Feeder Cattle (45% Steers, 4% Dairy Steers, 49% Heifers, 2% Bulls); 9% Slaughter Cattle (91% Cows, 9% Bulls); 10% Replacement Cattle (9% Stock Cows, 56% Bred Cows, 7% Bred Heifers, 25% Cow-Calf Pairs, 3% Bulls). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 57%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 4/3/2023 Last Year Total Receipts: 12,198 12,872 9,718 Feeder Cattle: 9,895(81.1%) 10,433(81.1%) 7,768(79.9%) Slaughter Cattle: 1,115(9.1%) 1,485(11.5%) 1,005(10.3%) Replacement Cattle: 1,188(9.7%) 954(7.4%) 945(9.7%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 285 | 285 | 0.0000 | $713 |
| 300-400 | 258 | 285 | 315 | $996 |
| 400-500 | 252.5 | 269 | 301 | $1,211 |
| 500-600 | 231 | 250 | 273 | $1,375 |
| 600-700 | 212 | 229 | 238 | $1,488 |
| 700-800 | 200 | 206 | 213 | $1,542 |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | $-- | |||
| 300-400 | 226 | 254 | 282 | $887 |
| 400-500 | 217 | 227 | 243 | $1,021 |
| 500-600 | 199 | 218 | 232 | $1,202 |
| 600-700 | 182 | 204 | 215 | $1,328 |
| 700-800 | 177.5 | 202 | 215 | $1,517 |
*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 | $100 | $110 | $117 |