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Archived Report

6/27/2023

Total Run: 766

Market Notes

Compared to last week: Feeder cattle were all too lightly tested to develop any market trend. Demand was mostly good for very light offerings. Quality this sale was mostly plain. Demand was mostly good for very light offerings. Most feeder cattle were offered as singles or in very small groups. Market activity was mostly active this week. Weigh up cows sold on moderate to good demand for moderate offerings. Slaughter cows sold mostly 2.00-4.00 higher on breaking and boning cows, lean cows sold mostly 1.00-2.00 higher. Packers showed mostly good demand for slaughter cows this week as they pushed to meet needs for the upcoming holiday week. Most sales including this one will not have a sale next week. Packers were aggressive as they pushed to fill slaughter needs and demand improved throughout the sale. Several loads of cows were purchased to feed to premium white as cow quality was very attractive. Feeding cows sold steady to 3.00 higher. Slaughter bulls sold mostly steady to 2.00 lower. Weigh up conditions were average to above average. Young age cows were too lightly tested to develop an accurate market trend, however steady to firm undertones were noticed. Demand was mostly moderate to good. Quality was mostly average. Most offerings sold to feeding buyers this week as rebreed buyers were mostly out of the market.

Supply included: 7% Feeder Cattle (7% Steers, 82% Heifers, 11% Bulls); 76% Slaughter Cattle (84% Cows, 16% Bulls); 17% Replacement Cattle (59% Stock Cows, 30% Cow-Calf Pairs, 10% Heifer Pairs, 1% Bulls). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 57%. AUCTION This Week Last Reported 6/20/2023 Last Year Total Receipts: 766 611 843 Feeder Cattle: 54(7.0%) 51(8.3%) 45(5.3%) Slaughter Cattle: 582(76.0%) 469(76.8%) 684(81.1%) Replacement Cattle: 130(17.0%) 91(14.9%) 114(13.5%)

Feeder Steers

Weight Min Avg Max Approx*
200-300 $--
300-400 $--
400-500 $--
500-600 $--
600-700 240 249 253 $1,615
700-800 $--

Feeder Heifers

Weight Min Avg Max Approx*
200-300 $--
300-400 $--
400-500 $--
500-600 247 247 0.0000 $1,359
600-700 218 218 0.0000 $1,417
700-800 217 217 0.0000 $1,628

*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 $113 $119 $124
2023-06-20
2023-07-11
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Location

Miles City, Montana