Wyoming Weekly Cattle Auction Summary
Archived Report
9/18/2021
Total Run: 4,628
Market Notes
Compared to last week, steer and heifer calves sold unevenly steady on a light test. Yearling steers sold 4.00 higher and yearling heifers sold 4.00 to 6.00 higher. Slaughter cows sold steady to 2.00 higher and bulls 4.00 higher. Quite a few cows went back to the county for feeding purposes. Some young open cows are going back for rebreeding or recipient cows. Demand was good at all reporting auctions for all classes of livestock. Slaughter cattle receipts continue to run a little higher than last year. Along with replacement cows as ranchers are making the tough decision on cutting some or all their herd due to the drought and very high hay prices.Supply included: 68% Feeder Cattle (50% Steers, 50% Heifers); 20% Slaughter Cattle (92% Cows, 8% Bulls); 12% Replacement Cattle (46% Stock Cows, 48% Bred Cows, 6% Bred Heifers). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 82%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 9/6/2021 Last Year Total Receipts: 4,628 6,801 5,304 Feeder Cattle: 3,154(68.2%) 5,475(80.5%) 4,327(81.6%) Slaughter Cattle: 936(20.2%) 930(13.7%) 737(13.9%) Replacement Cattle: 538(11.6%) 396(5.8%) 240(4.5%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 230 | 230 | 0.0000 | $575 |
| 300-400 | 187.5 | 208 | 225 | $726 |
| 400-500 | 175 | 182 | 188 | $820 |
| 500-600 | 166 | 172 | 178 | $947 |
| 600-700 | 152.5 | 165 | 174 | $1,070 |
| 700-800 | 142.5 | 158 | 164 | $1,187 |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 186 | 186 | 0.0000 | $465 |
| 300-400 | 172 | 175 | 176 | $613 |
| 400-500 | 155 | 159 | 162.5 | $713 |
| 500-600 | 148 | 155 | 157 | $854 |
| 600-700 | 136 | 151 | 155 | $983 |
| 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 | $68 | $87 | $95 |