Miles City Livestock Commission Auction
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Archived Report
4/13/2021
Total Run: 1,276
Market Notes
Compared to last week: Steers and heifers were all too lightly tested either this week or last week to develop an accurate market trend, however higher undertones were noticed. Quality this week was mixed from plain to attractive. Feeder cattle were mostly offered in small to moderate size packages. Many singles were seen today as well. CME feeder positions were lower today as feed commodities pushed higher. The nearby April feeder cattle contract closed at 142.45, May closed at 147.325 and August closed at 158.15, which is 2.05, 2.375, and 2.425 lower, respectfully. Market activity was mostly slow to moderate this week. More buyers were on hand this sale compared to last week. Weigh up cows sold on mostly moderate to good demand for light offerings. Packers and feeder buyers continue to show good demand for cows. Packers purchased cows to both feed and send to harvest this week. Slaughter cows sold steady to 1.00 higher on all classes in a light test. Feeding cows sold steady to weak. Notably, feeding cow quality was not as attractive as last week. Weigh up conditions were mixed this sale. Slaughter bulls sold fully steady. Young age cows suitable to feed or rebreed sold fully steady. Quality was mostly average this week.
Supply included: 78% Feeder Cattle (33% Steers, 65% Heifers, 2% Bulls); 12% Slaughter Cattle (68% Cows, 32% Bulls); 10% Replacement Cattle (90% Stock Cows, 10% Bred Cows). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 43%. AUCTION This Week Last Reported 4/6/2021 Last Year Total Receipts: 1,276 606 0 Feeder Cattle: 994(77.9%) 290(47.9%) 0(0.0%) Slaughter Cattle: 154(12.1%) 172(28.4%) 0(0.0%) Replacement Cattle: 128(10.0%) 144(23.8%) 0(0.0%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight |
Min |
Avg |
Max |
Approx* |
| 200-300 |
|
|
|
$--
|
| 300-400 |
200 |
206 |
202 |
$722
|
| 400-500 |
181 |
194 |
202 |
$872
|
| 500-600 |
175 |
184 |
193 |
$1,011
|
| 600-700 |
164 |
178 |
181.5 |
$1,160
|
| 700-800 |
154 |
154 |
168 |
$1,155
|
Feeder Heifers
| Weight |
Min |
Avg |
Max |
Approx* |
| 200-300 |
|
|
|
$--
|
| 300-400 |
178 |
178 |
0.0000 |
$623
|
| 400-500 |
165.5 |
167 |
168 |
$750
|
| 500-600 |
151 |
162 |
169 |
$894
|
| 600-700 |
137 |
145 |
155.5 |
$941
|
| 700-800 |
132 |
134 |
146 |
$1,004
|
*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 |
$71 |
$90 |
$99 |
Total Run
