Missouri (Southwest) Weekly Cattle Auction Summary
Archived Report
5/6/2023
Total Run: 12,792
Market Notes
Compared to last week, early week steers 2.00 to 4.00 higher and heifers steady, late week steer calves 3.00 to 5.00 lower, yearlings mostly steady and heifers 3.00 to 7.00 lower. Slaughter cows and bulls steady to 2.00 lower.Supply included: 77% Feeder Cattle (51% Steers, 46% Heifers, 3% Bulls); 14% Slaughter Cattle (93% Cows, 7% Bulls); 9% Replacement Cattle (14% Stock Cows, 50% Bred Cows, 6% Bred Heifers, 28% Cow-Calf Pairs, 0% Heifer Pairs, 3% Bulls). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 51%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 4/24/2023 Last Year Total Receipts: 12,792 11,565 9,917 Feeder Cattle: 9,814(76.7%) 9,640(83.4%) 7,470(75.3%) Slaughter Cattle: 1,808(14.1%) 1,611(13.9%) 1,581(15.9%) Replacement Cattle: 1,170(9.1%) 314(2.7%) 866(8.7%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | $-- | |||
| 300-400 | 260 | 281 | 300 | $984 |
| 400-500 | 250 | 268 | 285 | $1,206 |
| 500-600 | $-- | |||
| 600-700 | $-- | |||
| 700-800 | $-- |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | $-- | |||
| 300-400 | 226 | 253 | 270 | $886 |
| 400-500 | 215 | 230 | 242 | $1,033 |
| 500-600 | 190 | 218 | 233 | $1,201 |
| 600-700 | 192.5 | 203 | 215 | $1,317 |
| 700-800 | 177.5 | 199 | 204 | $1,495 |
*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 | $84 | $113 | $133 |