Wyoming Weekly Cattle Auction Summary
Archived Report
4/16/2022
Total Run: 5,830
Market Notes
Compared to last week: The light test of feeder steers under 500 lbs sold with firm undertone, 500 - 650 lbs sold mostly 10.00 lower and steers over 650 lbs sold firm, mostly 5.00 to 10.00 higher. Feeder heifers under 500 lbs sold with firm undertone, 500 - 600 lbs sold 1.00 to 4.00 lower, and heifers over 600 lbs sold steady to 6.00 higher. Average dressing slaughter cows sold firm, mostly 3.00 higher, while average dressing slaughter bulls sold 3.00 lower. Active trade and good demand noted in reported auction markets.Supply included: 61% Feeder Cattle (49% Steers, 51% Heifers); 11% Slaughter Cattle (93% Cows, 7% Bulls); 28% Replacement Cattle (13% Stock Cows, 75% Bred Cows, 4% Bred Heifers, 5% Cow-Calf Pairs, 2% Heifer Pairs). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 65%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 4/4/2022 Last Year Total Receipts: 5,830 5,298 5,248 Feeder Cattle: 3,569(61.2%) 4,354(82.2%) 4,021(76.6%) Slaughter Cattle: 624(10.7%) 520(9.8%) 432(8.2%) Replacement Cattle: 1,637(28.1%) 424(8.0%) 795(15.1%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | $-- | |||
| 300-400 | 229 | 233 | 238 | $817 |
| 400-500 | 179 | 228 | 238 | $1,025 |
| 500-600 | 174.25 | 189 | 204 | $1,040 |
| 600-700 | 180 | 184 | 190.5 | $1,198 |
| 700-800 | 162 | 165 | 170 | $1,238 |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | $-- | |||
| 300-400 | 195 | 201 | 208 | $703 |
| 400-500 | 162 | 194 | 200 | $872 |
| 500-600 | 170 | 175 | 178 | $960 |
| 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 | $80 | $104 | $113 |