Missouri (East Central) Weekly Cattle Auction Summary
Archived Report
4/30/2022
Total Run: 2,200
Market Notes
Compared to last week, steers steady to 5.00 higher and heifers under 550 lbs steady to 5.00 lower, over 550 lbs steady to 3.00 higher. Slaughter cows 2.00 to 5.00 lower.Supply included: 78% Feeder Cattle (52% Steers, 42% Heifers, 5% Bulls); 19% Slaughter Cattle (89% Cows, 11% Bulls); 3% Replacement Cattle (9% Stock Cows, 79% Bred Cows, 12% Cow-Calf Pairs). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 28%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 4/18/2022 Last Year Total Receipts: 2,200 1,970 2,206 Feeder Cattle: 1,725(78.4%) 1,596(81.0%) 1,780(80.7%) Slaughter Cattle: 420(19.1%) 334(17.0%) 316(14.3%) Replacement Cattle: 55(2.5%) 40(2.0%) 110(5.0%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | $-- | |||
| 300-400 | 209 | 218 | 230 | $763 |
| 400-500 | 184 | 201 | 223 | $906 |
| 500-600 | 172 | 192 | 210 | $1,055 |
| 600-700 | 157 | 173 | 188.5 | $1,124 |
| 700-800 | $-- |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | $-- | |||
| 300-400 | 175 | 179 | 187.5 | $625 |
| 400-500 | 160 | 172 | 182.5 | $772 |
| 500-600 | 146 | 159 | 164 | $873 |
| 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 | $61 | $101 | $115 |