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Archived Report

4/15/2021

Total Run: 930

Market Notes

Compared to last week: All feeder cattle were too lightly tested this sale to develop any market trend. Quality was mostly average, and offered in mostly small packages or as singles. Demand was light to moderate this sale. Most buyers were buying cattle to square up loads from yesterdays big sale. Market activity was slow to moderate. Weigh up cows sold on mostly moderate demand for light to moderate offerings. Packers showed lighter demand for slaughter cows this sale. Feeding cow demand was good to very good. Packers opted to put most high quality young cows on feed this sale. Feeding buyers were not as aggressive in bidding on thin or older cows this sale. This allowed packers to buy slaughter cows lower. Feeding cows sold fully steady, while slaughter cows sold 1.00-2.00 lower on all classes. Slaughter bulls sold steady on a lower quality offering. Young age cows suitable to feed or re-breed sold fully steady. Quality was average to attractive this week.

Supply included: 27% Feeder Cattle (33% Steers, 39% Heifers, 28% Bulls); 37% Slaughter Cattle (86% Cows, 14% Bulls); 35% Replacement Cattle (94% Stock Cows, 6% Bred Cows). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 68%. AUCTION This Week Last Reported 4/8/2021 Last Year Total Receipts: 930 1,486 408 Feeder Cattle: 254(27.3%) 476(32.0%) 226(55.4%) Slaughter Cattle: 347(37.3%) 688(46.3%) 115(28.2%) Replacement Cattle: 329(35.4%) 322(21.7%) 67(16.4%)

Feeder Steers

Weight Min Avg Max Approx*
200-300 $--
300-400 $--
400-500 $--
500-600 175 180 190 $988
600-700 $--
700-800 148.5 152 154 $1,137

Feeder Heifers

Weight Min Avg Max Approx*
200-300 $--
300-400 $--
400-500 $--
500-600 149 150 150 $824
600-700 143 147 149 $955
700-800 130.5 133 145.5 $995

*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 $85 $89 $94

Total Run

2021-04-08
2021-04-29
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Location

Billings, Montana