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Wyoming Weekly Cattle Auction Summary

Archived Report

5/1/2021

Total Run: 3,005

Market Notes

Compared to last week, steers under 600 lbs sold 3.00 to 5.00 lower, over 600 lbs sold 3.00 to 5.00 higher. Heifers under 600 lbs sold steady, over 600 lbs sold 5.00 to 8.00 lower. All groups were lightly tested. Slaughter cows sold steady to 2.00 lower and slaughter bulls 1.00 lower. Bred cows and cow calf pairs sold steady. Demand was moderate to good. Spotty rain showers in some areas of the state. However, the bulk of the state is still very dry. Many tenants of the land are having to cut there stocking rates back this year. Many will have to go to summer grass a little later than normal due to the lack of moisture and grass growth.

Supply included: 50% Feeder Cattle (57% Steers, 43% Heifers); 24% Slaughter Cattle (83% Cows, 17% Bulls); 26% Replacement Cattle (52% Stock Cows, 34% Bred Cows, 5% Bred Heifers, 9% Cow-Calf Pairs). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 68%.

LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 4/19/2021 Last Year Total Receipts: 3,005 3,819 3,766 Feeder Cattle: 1,488(49.5%) 2,742(71.8%) 1,895(50.3%) Slaughter Cattle: 736(24.5%) 659(17.3%) 602(16.0%) Replacement Cattle: 781(26.0%) 418(10.9%) 1,269(33.7%)

Feeder Steers

Weight Min Avg Max Approx*
200-300 $--
300-400 192.5 193 0.0000 $674
400-500 176 183 190.25 $822
500-600 170 176 180 $968
600-700 169 174 176 $1,129
700-800 154 157 176 $1,176

Feeder Heifers

Weight Min Avg Max Approx*
200-300 $--
300-400 167.5 174 173 $609
400-500 151.5 157 168 $708
500-600 149 152 153 $838
600-700 140 145 153 $941
700-800 125 129 133.5 $970

*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 $82 $86 $90

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