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Kingsville Livestock Auction

Archived Report

4/25/2023

Total Run: 3,227

Market Notes

Compared to last week, the majority of steers and heifers sold steady with the exception being 450-515 lbs steers selling 5.00-10.00 higher on an attractive offering. There were a few loads of yearlings on hand but most of the offering was made up of reputation strings of quality calves with some large groups setting the market. Demand was good to very good and several drafts of steer calves under 500 lbs were selling over $3.00/lb. A good portion of the calves were un-weaned, but discounts were scarce with buyers eager to own cattle and most consignments in an acceptable condition. Supply was moderate to heavy as producers are feeling good about selling their calves at the highest prices they have seen in a number of years. Slaughter cows sold 2.00-5.00 lower when compared to the last reported cow market two weeks ago.

Supply included: 82% Feeder Cattle (45% Steers, 49% Heifers, 6% Bulls); 2% Slaughter Cattle (75% Cows, 25% Bulls); 16% Replacement Cattle (6% Stock Cows, 94% Bred Cows). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 29%. AUCTION This Week Last Reported 4/18/2023 Last Year Total Receipts: 3,227 2,713 2,894 Feeder Cattle: 2,633(81.6%) 2,309(85.1%) 2,392(82.7%) Slaughter Cattle: 75(2.3%) 375(13.8%) 444(15.3%) Replacement Cattle: 519(16.1%) 29(1.1%) 58(2.0%)

Feeder Steers

Weight Min Avg Max Approx*
200-300 313 313 0.0000 $783
300-400 304 316 329 $1,107
400-500 272 297 308 $1,334
500-600 236 255 273 $1,405
600-700 $--
700-800 $--

Feeder Heifers

Weight Min Avg Max Approx*
200-300 306 306 0.0000 $765
300-400 237 261 270 $915
400-500 225 243 262 $1,093
500-600 210 220 239 $1,210
600-700 202 211 218.5 $1,373
700-800 199 204 214.75 $1,533

*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 $91 $116 $138

Total Run