Wyoming Weekly Cattle Auction Summary
Archived Report
10/2/2021
Total Run: 8,321
Market Notes
Compared to last week steer and heifer calves sold unevenly steady. Feeder steers sold steady except 900 lbs offerings sold 2.00 lower. Feeder heifers sold steady to 3.00 higher. Slaughter cows sold steady to 2.00 lower and slaughter bulls sold 4.00 lower. Demand was moderate to good. Some of the calves had precondition shots. Quite a few slaughter cows continue to make their way to town. Ranchers continue to reduce heard numbers. Very spotty, light rain showers in some areas of the state with light snow reported in very high elevation. Dry edible bean harvest is 55% complete compared to 63% last year.Supply included: 79% Feeder Cattle (48% Steers, 52% Heifers); 11% Slaughter Cattle (85% Cows, 15% Bulls); 10% Replacement Cattle (96% Stock Cows, 4% Bred Cows, 0% Cow-Calf Pairs). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 59%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 9/20/2021 Last Year Total Receipts: 8,321 7,701 9,227 Feeder Cattle: 6,553(78.8%) 6,431(83.5%) 7,673(83.2%) Slaughter Cattle: 927(11.1%) 638(8.3%) 937(10.2%) Replacement Cattle: 841(10.1%) 632(8.2%) 617(6.7%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 235 | 237 | 241 | $593 |
| 300-400 | 195 | 206 | 229 | $722 |
| 400-500 | 194 | 197 | 204 | $888 |
| 500-600 | $-- | |||
| 600-700 | $-- | |||
| 700-800 | $-- |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 171 | 176 | 182.5 | $440 |
| 300-400 | 172 | 179 | 195 | $625 |
| 400-500 | 151 | 167 | 177.25 | $751 |
| 500-600 | 134.5 | 154 | 161 | $848 |
| 600-700 | 140 | 152 | 159 | $990 |
| 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 | $81 | $89 |