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Billings Livestock Commission Cattle Auction

Archived Report

3/2/2023

Total Run: 4,329

Market Notes

Compared to two weeks ago: Steer and heifer calves were all too lightly tested last sale to develop an accurate market trend, however higher to sharply higher undertones were noticed. Demand was mostly good to very good for heavy offerings. Quality today was mostly average to very attractive. Several load lots of feeders were seen this week, and these offerings were met with good to very good demand. Packages sold with mostly good demand as buyers were able to piece together loads of like quality cattle. Demand for one iron, home-raised cattle was good today for all weight classes. Flesh conditions were mixed this sale as some cattle were out of grow lots while others were weaned in open pastures. Grow lot cattle were mostly in moderate flesh, however a few fleshy offerings were seen. Most grow lot cattle were pushing light to moderate amounts of tag. The best demand seen today was for cattle suitable to run on grass. Buyers offered strong premiums for green cattle which consigners kept in thin flesh. A very large crowd was on hand for todays sale. Market activity was mostly active for todays sale and remained active with strong demand throughout the sale which stretched late into the evening. Weigh up cows sold on mostly moderate to good demand for moderate offerings. Packer buyers showed good demand for cows for immediate harvest. Packers opted to feed a few offerings as several packages of cows which had been started on feed were seen. Slaughter cows sold generally steady with last sale on all offerings. Feeding cows were too lightly tested last sale to develop any market trend. Slaughter bulls sold fully steady. Young age cows suitable to feed or rebreed were too lightly tested last sale to develop any market trend. Packer buyers continue to buy some young cow offerings away from feeding and replacement buyers as long as they fit their orders.

Supply included: 88% Feeder Cattle (59% Steers, 0% Dairy Steers, 39% Heifers, 2% Bulls); 8% Slaughter Cattle (89% Cows, 11% Bulls); 4% Replacement Cattle (78% Stock Cows, 22% Bred Cows). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 66%. AUCTION This Week Last Reported 2/16/2023 Last Year Total Receipts: 4,329 701 3,033 Feeder Cattle: 3,788(87.5%) 375(53.5%) 1,698(56.0%) Slaughter Cattle: 366(8.5%) 201(28.7%) 736(24.3%) Replacement Cattle: 175(4.0%) 125(17.8%) 599(19.7%)

Feeder Steers

Weight Min Avg Max Approx*
200-300 $--
300-400 $--
400-500 270 275 281 $1,236
500-600 259 270 272 $1,484
600-700 $--
700-800 $--

Feeder Heifers

Weight Min Avg Max Approx*
200-300 $--
300-400 225 227 229 $795
400-500 213 227 234 $1,020
500-600 208 220 228.5 $1,212
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 $78 $100 $113

Total Run

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Location


Billings, Montana