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Torrington Livestock Auction

Archived Report

4/7/2023

Total Run: 2,359

Market Notes

Compared to last week; slaughter and feeder cows traded 3.00 higher with instances 10.00 higher on a lighter run than last week. on comparable trades. Slaughter bulls traded sharply higher also on a limited test. Due to the weather in the area this week the Wednesday feeder special was moved to today also. A nice offering today of feeder cattle with most all classes selling sharply higher than last week. A very active market from the internet to the seats. Also today a nice offering of Bred cows with a sharply higher market on middle aged to aged cows compared to two weeks ago. Recent moisture in the area and warm weather on the way lead to a packed house with all classes being in high demand.

Supply included: 50% Feeder Cattle (52% Steers, 48% Heifers); 13% Slaughter Cattle (88% Cows, 12% Bulls); 36% Replacement Cattle (8% Stock Cows, 92% Bred Cows). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 89%. AUCTION This Week Last Reported 3/31/2023 Last Year Total Receipts: 2,359 963 677 Feeder Cattle: 1,189(50.4%) 0(0.0%) 0(0.0%) Slaughter Cattle: 310(13.1%) 584(60.6%) 410(60.6%) Replacement Cattle: 860(36.5%) 379(39.4%) 267(39.4%)

Feeder Steers

Weight Min Avg Max Approx*
200-300 $--
300-400 $--
400-500 $--
500-600 244 249 247 $1,372
600-700 237 242 247 $1,571
700-800 208.5 210 245 $1,577

Feeder Heifers

Weight Min Avg Max Approx*
200-300 $--
300-400 $--
400-500 232 239 0.0000 $1,077
500-600 $--
600-700 203 212 226 $1,381
700-800 189.5 192 215 $1,436

*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 $110 $115 $130

Total Run