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Miles City Livestock Commission Auction

Archived Report

5/18/2021

Total Run: 982

Market Notes

Compared to last week: Steers and heifers were all too lightly tested to develop an accurate market trend, however steady undertones were noticed on like quality offerings. quality this week was mostly plain to average and lower than last week. A few ranchers were present this week biding against order buyers over offerings. More rain and cooler weather is forecasted for the weekend. Market activity was mostly moderate to active this week. Weigh up cows and bulls comprised the majority of the sale this week. Weigh up cows sold on mostly moderate demand and offerings. Packers continue to purchase cows to feed and send to immediate harvest. Weigh up conditions continue to improve as green grass and warm weather has cows slicked off and emptied out making cows very attractive to buyers. Weigh up conditions did deteriorate as the sale pushed into the afternoon and warm temperatures caused cows to tank up with water. Both feeding and slaughter cows sold fully steady. Slaughter bulls sold generally steady as well. Young age cows suitable to feed or rebreed sold generally steady. Quality this week was average and several buyers were in the market for these type offerings. Demand for cow-calf pairs is light as many ranchers continue to show concern over both drought conditions and higher feed prices.

Supply included: 34% Feeder Cattle (46% Steers, 52% Heifers, 2% Bulls); 38% Slaughter Cattle (83% Cows, 17% Bulls); 29% Replacement Cattle (84% Stock Cows, 3% Bred Heifers, 13% Cow-Calf Pairs). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 66%. AUCTION This Week Last Reported 5/11/2021 Last Year Total Receipts: 982 1,599 1,563 Feeder Cattle: 329(33.5%) 810(50.7%) 747(47.8%) Slaughter Cattle: 371(37.8%) 379(23.7%) 190(12.2%) Replacement Cattle: 282(28.7%) 410(25.6%) 626(40.1%)

Feeder Steers

Weight Min Avg Max Approx*
200-300 $--
300-400 $--
400-500 $--
500-600 159 159 0.0000 $875
600-700 151.5 158 160 $1,027
700-800 141 141 160 $1,058

Feeder Heifers

Weight Min Avg Max Approx*
200-300 $--
300-400 $--
400-500 $--
500-600 147 147 0.0000 $809
600-700 135 136 136.5 $885
700-800 121 125 136.5 $937

*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 $84 $88 $93

Total Run

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Location


Miles City, Montana