Billings Livestock Commission Cattle Auction

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Market Notes

Compared to last week: Steer and heifer calves were all too lightly tested to develop any market trend. Quality this sale was mostly plain to average and significantly lower than last weeks offering. Most calves were offered in very small packages or as singles. Demand was mostly moderate for light offerings. Market activity was mostly moderate. Weigh up cows comprised most of the offering this week. Packer buyers were slightly less agressive this week on slaughter cows, howevever demand did improve as the sale progressed. Breaking cows sold fully steady in a narrow compairson. Boning and lean cows sold mostly steady to 2.00 lower. Feeding cows sold generally steady. Cow quality this week was average to attractive and better overall compared to last week. Slaughter bulls sold generally steady to weak. Weigh up conditions were mostly average to below average this week and poorer comparared to last week. Yearlings were included in the stock cow section of the report below. Young age cows suitable to feed or rebreed sold generally steady.

Supply included: 51% Feeder Cattle (39% Steers, 42% Heifers, 19% Bulls); 35% Slaughter Cattle (92% Cows, 8% Bulls); 14% Replacement Cattle (92% Stock Cows, 8% Bred Cows). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 19%. AUCTION This Week Last Reported 1/5/2023 Last Year Total Receipts: 1,463 3,763 3,202 Feeder Cattle: 746(51.0%) 3,468(92.2%) 1,288(40.2%) Slaughter Cattle: 505(34.5%) 207(5.5%) 1,285(40.1%) Replacement Cattle: 212(14.5%) 88(2.3%) 629(19.6%)

*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.

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Past Reports

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• 2020
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• 2020

Location

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Billings, Montana