Missouri (East Central) Weekly Cattle Auction Summary
Archived Report
4/15/2023
Total Run: 2,482
Market Notes
Compared to last week, steers 4.00 to 10.00 higher and heifers 6.00 to 18.00 higher. Slaughter cows steady to 2.00 higher.Supply included: 81% Feeder Cattle (53% Steers, 45% Heifers, 2% Bulls); 15% Slaughter Cattle (91% Cows, 9% Bulls); 4% Replacement Cattle (11% Stock Cows, 51% Bred Cows, 37% Cow-Calf Pairs). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 14%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 4/3/2023 Last Year Total Receipts: 2,482 1,999 2,192 Feeder Cattle: 2,021(81.4%) 1,550(77.5%) 1,824(83.2%) Slaughter Cattle: 371(14.9%) 329(16.5%) 298(13.6%) Replacement Cattle: 90(3.6%) 120(6.0%) 70(3.2%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 278 | 278 | 0.0000 | $695 |
| 300-400 | 260 | 271 | 289 | $950 |
| 400-500 | 235 | 264 | 286 | $1,189 |
| 500-600 | 226 | 247 | 268 | $1,356 |
| 600-700 | 205 | 222 | 240 | $1,443 |
| 700-800 | 208.5 | 217 | 224.5 | $1,630 |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | $-- | |||
| 300-400 | 234 | 246 | 257 | $861 |
| 400-500 | 230 | 244 | 259 | $1,098 |
| 500-600 | 200 | 231 | 246 | $1,270 |
| 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 | $96 | $118 | $132 |