Missouri (East Central) Weekly Cattle Auction Summary
Archived Report
5/1/2021
Total Run: 2,206
Market Notes
Compared to last week, steers steady to 10.00 lower, heifers 1.00 to 4.00 lower. Slaughter cows steady to 3.00 lower.Supply included: 81% Feeder Cattle (47% Steers, 1% Dairy Steers, 44% Heifers, 8% Bulls); 14% Slaughter Cattle (85% Cows, 15% Bulls); 5% Replacement Cattle (77% Bred Cows, 13% Bred Heifers, 10% Cow-Calf Pairs). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 29%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 4/19/2021 Last Year Total Receipts: 2,206 1,902 2,528 Feeder Cattle: 1,780(80.7%) 1,707(89.7%) 2,041(80.7%) Slaughter Cattle: 316(14.3%) 167(8.8%) 239(9.5%) Replacement Cattle: 110(5.0%) 28(1.5%) 248(9.8%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | $-- | |||
| 300-400 | 165 | 176 | 192 | $617 |
| 400-500 | 160 | 173 | 185 | $778 |
| 500-600 | 151 | 168 | 176 | $922 |
| 600-700 | $-- | |||
| 700-800 | $-- |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 159.5 | 160 | 0.0000 | $399 |
| 300-400 | 142 | 147 | 151.5 | $513 |
| 400-500 | 140 | 145 | 149 | $651 |
| 500-600 | 122.5 | 134 | 140.25 | $740 |
| 600-700 | 115 | 126 | 131.75 | $817 |
| 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 | $60 | $85 | $97 |