Missouri (East Central) Weekly Cattle Auction Summary
Archived Report
3/25/2023
Total Run: 1,395
Market Notes
Compared to last week, steers and heifers steady to 6.00 lower, with several under 550 lbs 6.00 to 15.00 lower. Slaughter cows steady.Supply included: 78% Feeder Cattle (43% Steers, 47% Heifers, 10% Bulls); 18% Slaughter Cattle (82% Cows, 18% Bulls); 4% Replacement Cattle (79% Bred Cows, 21% Cow-Calf Pairs). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 23%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 3/13/2023 Last Year Total Receipts: 1,395 2,459 2,692 Feeder Cattle: 1,093(78.4%) 2,280(92.7%) 2,386(88.6%) Slaughter Cattle: 252(18.1%) 149(6.1%) 271(10.1%) Replacement Cattle: 50(3.6%) 30(1.2%) 35(1.3%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | $-- | |||
| 300-400 | 255 | 264 | 265 | $923 |
| 400-500 | 226 | 244 | 262 | $1,100 |
| 500-600 | 192 | 228 | 243.5 | $1,251 |
| 600-700 | 193 | 211 | 233 | $1,370 |
| 700-800 | 180 | 181 | 200 | $1,355 |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | $-- | |||
| 300-400 | 210 | 219 | 230 | $765 |
| 400-500 | 204 | 212 | 223 | $954 |
| 500-600 | 182 | 201 | 211 | $1,104 |
| 600-700 | 175.5 | 182 | 194.5 | $1,184 |
| 700-800 | 169 | 172 | 175 | $1,294 |
*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 | $80 | $106 | $123 |