Wyoming Weekly Cattle Auction Summary
Archived Report
10/23/2021
Total Run: 15,925
Market Notes
Compared to last week, steer calves sold steady and heifer calves sold steady to 2.00 lower. Yearling steers and heifers sold steady to 2.00 higher. Slaughter and feeding cows sold steady to 2.00 higher and bulls sold 2.00 lower. Demand was moderate to good for calves with good demand for yearling cattle. Calf buyers continue to seek out calves that have had a least two rounds of shots. Ranchers continue to sell off open, thin, or lower producing cows as feed resources are very tight in the reporting region. Some much-needed rain along with snow across different areas of Wyoming.Supply included: 82% Feeder Cattle (56% Steers, 44% Heifers); 11% Slaughter Cattle (97% Cows, 3% Bulls); 6% Replacement Cattle (100% Stock Cows). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 18%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 10/11/2021 Last Year Total Receipts: 15,925 11,635 17,578 Feeder Cattle: 13,136(82.5%) 9,801(84.2%) 14,833(84.4%) Slaughter Cattle: 1,817(11.4%) 932(8.0%) 1,684(9.6%) Replacement Cattle: 972(6.1%) 902(7.8%) 1,061(6.0%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 201 | 229 | 237 | $572 |
| 300-400 | 191 | 211 | 225 | $740 |
| 400-500 | 174.5 | 191 | 214 | $860 |
| 500-600 | 155.25 | 171 | 186.5 | $942 |
| 600-700 | 140 | 159 | 171.5 | $1,036 |
| 700-800 | 131 | 164 | 167 | $1,229 |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 195 | 199 | 200 | $497 |
| 300-400 | 169 | 181 | 205 | $634 |
| 400-500 | 150 | 163 | 177.5 | $732 |
| 500-600 | 136.5 | 152 | 167 | $837 |
| 600-700 | $-- | |||
| 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 | $81 | $83 | $86 |