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Miles City Livestock Commission Auction

Archived Report

3/14/2023

Total Run: 1,053

Market Notes

Compared to last week: Feeder steers and heifers were too lightly tested last week to develop an accurate market trend, however higher undertones were noticed on steers and generally steady undertones were noticed on heifers. Quality this sale was mixed from plain to very attractive. Demand was mostly good to very good today for light to moderate offerings. Demand for all cattle suitable to run on grass was good to very good. Market activity was mostly active this week as buyers bid rapidly on all offerings. Weigh up cows sold on good to very good demand for very light offerings. Slaughter cows were all too lightly tested to develop a full market trend, however higher undertones were noticed. Major packers and local packers were both very aggressive as they bid on limited offerings. No cows were purchased to feed this week as supplies were light. Cow quality was average to attractive this sale. Bull quality was mixed, however most bulls were plain to average. Weigh up conditions were mostly average this sale. Slaughter bulls sold 5.00-8.00 higher in a narrow comparison. Young age cows suitable to feed or rebreed sold mostly 5.00 higher in a narrow comparison Packer buyers searching for slaughter offerings continue to push the bottom end of young offerings higher as they search for cows for immediate harvest.

Supply included: 92% Feeder Cattle (67% Steers, 33% Heifers, 1% Bulls); 4% Slaughter Cattle (56% Cows, 44% Bulls); 4% Replacement Cattle (100% Stock Cows). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 46%. AUCTION This Week Last Reported 3/7/2023 Last Year Total Receipts: 1,053 1,105 1,945 Feeder Cattle: 973(92.4%) 154(13.9%) 1,492(76.7%) Slaughter Cattle: 43(4.1%) 100(9.0%) 234(12.0%) Replacement Cattle: 37(3.5%) 851(77.0%) 219(11.3%)

Feeder Steers

Weight Min Avg Max Approx*
200-300 $--
300-400 $--
400-500 268.5 269 279 $1,211
500-600 253 269 277 $1,478
600-700 206.5 243 237 $1,580
700-800 202.5 206 208.5 $1,546

Feeder Heifers

Weight Min Avg Max Approx*
200-300 $--
300-400 $--
400-500 $--
500-600 213 215 220 $1,181
600-700 183 193 203.5 $1,257
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 $91 $109 $128

Total Run

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Location


Miles City, Montana