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Miles City Livestock Commission Auction

Archived Report

5/25/2021

Total Run: 1,141

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. Demand was mostly moderate for light offerings. Market activity this week was slow to moderate. Weigh up cows comprised the majority of the offering this week. Packers continue to be aggressive as they purchase cows. Packers opted to put the majority of the cow offering on feed this week. Many cows were purchased to put on a holding ration until shackle space becomes available. Packers also purchased high quality cows suitable to feed to premium white. Quality this week was attractive to very attractive. Heavy supplies of cows continue to be offered up as ranchers cull cows which aren't raising calves or have yet to calve. Weigh up conditions were mostly in buyers favor this week as most cows coming off grass were slicked off and very empty. Both slaughter and feeding cows sold fully steady. Slaughter bulls sold steady to weak. Young age cows suitable to feed or rebreed sold steady to firm. Quality this week was average to attractive. Demand for cow-calf pairs was mostly light as ranchers continue to show concern over both drought conditions and higher feed prices.

Supply included: 29% Feeder Cattle (56% Steers, 41% Heifers, 4% Bulls); 47% Slaughter Cattle (87% Cows, 13% Bulls); 25% Replacement Cattle (68% Stock Cows, 29% Cow-Calf Pairs, 2% Heifer Pairs). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 96%. AUCTION This Week Last Reported 5/18/2021 Last Year Total Receipts: 1,141 982 0 Feeder Cattle: 327(28.7%) 329(33.5%) 0(0.0%) Slaughter Cattle: 534(46.8%) 371(37.8%) 0(0.0%) Replacement Cattle: 280(24.5%) 282(28.7%) 0(0.0%)

Feeder Steers

Weight Min Avg Max Approx*
200-300 $--
300-400 $--
400-500 $--
500-600 $--
600-700 $--
700-800 137 139 143 $1,046

Feeder Heifers

Weight Min Avg Max Approx*
200-300 $--
300-400 $--
400-500 $--
500-600 $--
600-700 134 137 138 $891
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 $84 $88 $95

Total Run

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Location


Miles City, Montana