Wyoming Weekly Cattle Auction Summary
Archived Report
2/13/2021
Total Run: 5,696
Market Notes
Compared to last week steer calves under 600 lbs traded 2.00 to 3.00 higher except for fly weight steers which sold 3.00 lower. Steers over 600 lbs traded steady to 2.00 lower. Heifer calves under 550 lbs traded steady to 2.00 higher with few instances 4.00 higher with all other weights of heifers steady on the week. Slaughter cows and bulls sold steady. No recent comparison for bred heifers and cows. Despite the cold weather and limited feed resources demand for bred livestock was moderate to good. Good demand was noted for calves and feeders. Arctic temperatures blasted the trade area and Torrington Livestock cancelled there Friday sale to aid in the safety of their employees, buyers and livestock.Supply included: 66% Feeder Cattle (64% Steers, 36% Heifers); 7% Slaughter Cattle (96% Cows, 4% Bulls); 27% Replacement Cattle (17% Stock Cows, 57% Bred Cows, 27% Bred Heifers, 0% Cow-Calf Pairs). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 57%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 2/1/2021 Last Year Total Receipts: 5,696 8,720 8,797 Feeder Cattle: 3,777(66.3%) 7,638(87.6%) 7,480(85.0%) Slaughter Cattle: 405(7.1%) 680(7.8%) 427(4.9%) Replacement Cattle: 1,514(26.6%) 402(4.6%) 890(10.1%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | $-- | |||
| 300-400 | 199.5 | 200 | 0.0000 | $701 |
| 400-500 | 180 | 190 | 192.5 | $855 |
| 500-600 | 173 | 180 | 187.5 | $990 |
| 600-700 | 150 | 157 | 161.25 | $1,019 |
| 700-800 | 138 | 145 | 151.25 | $1,091 |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 182 | 182 | 0.0000 | $455 |
| 300-400 | 182 | 182 | 0.0000 | $637 |
| 400-500 | 166 | 174 | 180 | $782 |
| 500-600 | 145 | 151 | 157.5 | $831 |
| 600-700 | 129 | 138 | 145 | $900 |
| 700-800 | 125 | 130 | 134 | $975 |
*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 | $68 | $73 | $77 |