Wyoming Weekly Cattle Auction Summary
Archived Report
4/9/2022
Total Run: 5,298
Market Notes
Compared to last week: Steers under 450 lbs sold unevenly and steers over 450 lbs sold mostly 1.00 to 5.00 lower. Heifers under 650 lbs sold weak to sharply lower, while heifers over 650 lbs sold 4.00 to 8.00 lower. Average dressing slaughter cows sold weak, from 2.00 to 7.00 lower and average dressing slaughter bulls sold 4.00 higher.Supply included: 82% Feeder Cattle (43% Steers, 57% Heifers); 10% Slaughter Cattle (88% Cows, 12% Bulls); 8% Replacement Cattle (98% Stock Cows, 2% Bred Cows, 0% Cow-Calf Pairs). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 67%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 3/28/2022 Last Year Total Receipts: 5,298 6,241 6,999 Feeder Cattle: 4,354(82.2%) 3,942(63.2%) 5,597(80.0%) Slaughter Cattle: 520(9.8%) 716(11.5%) 916(13.1%) Replacement Cattle: 424(8.0%) 1,583(25.4%) 486(6.9%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | $-- | |||
| 300-400 | 222 | 224 | 230 | $784 |
| 400-500 | 204 | 226 | 240 | $1,018 |
| 500-600 | 184 | 204 | 221 | $1,121 |
| 600-700 | 166 | 179 | 193 | $1,166 |
| 700-800 | 142 | 163 | 175 | $1,223 |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | $-- | |||
| 300-400 | 171 | 175 | 184 | $613 |
| 400-500 | 168 | 183 | 195 | $822 |
| 500-600 | 155 | 173 | 180 | $950 |
| 600-700 | 142.5 | 159 | 170 | $1,032 |
| 700-800 | 143.25 | 149 | 157 | $1,115 |
*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 | $87 | $106 | $116 |