Missouri (East Central) Weekly Cattle Auction Summary
Archived Report
5/8/2021
Total Run: 1,482
Market Notes
Compared to last week, steers and heifers steady to 5.00 lower, except some steers 550 to 700 lbs 2.00 to 4.00 higher. Slaughter cows steady.Supply included: 89% Feeder Cattle (59% Steers, 35% Heifers, 5% Bulls); 10% Slaughter Cattle (84% Cows, 16% Bulls); 2% Replacement Cattle (100% Bred Cows). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 31%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 4/26/2021 Last Year Total Receipts: 1,482 2,206 3,527 Feeder Cattle: 1,314(88.7%) 1,780(80.7%) 3,319(94.1%) Slaughter Cattle: 144(9.7%) 316(14.3%) 184(5.2%) Replacement Cattle: 24(1.6%) 110(5.0%) 24(0.7%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | $-- | |||
| 300-400 | 170 | 182 | 190 | $637 |
| 400-500 | 161 | 169 | 179 | $760 |
| 500-600 | 141 | 158 | 177 | $867 |
| 600-700 | 130.5 | 142 | 148.5 | $921 |
| 700-800 | 127.5 | 134 | 141 | $1,002 |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | $-- | |||
| 300-400 | 146 | 151 | 157 | $527 |
| 400-500 | 138 | 143 | 146 | $641 |
| 500-600 | 121 | 137 | 144 | $755 |
| 600-700 | 121 | 123 | 124 | $796 |
| 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 | $82 | $89 | $98 |