Public Auction Yards Livestock Cattle Auction
Most Recent Report
10/13/2021
Total Run: 2,532
Market Notes
Compared to last week: All feeder cattle were scarcely tested this week as this sale featured weigh up cows and bred cows. Weigh up cows sold on light demand for heavy offerings. Packers showed mostly very light to light demand for cows for immediate harvest. Slaughter cows sold mostly 4.00-9.00 lower on boning and lean cows. Breaking cows were too lightly tested to develop an accurate market trend, lower undertones were noticed. Cows suitable to feed sold with the best demand this week, however demand was lower than last weeks sale. Feeding cows sold 4.00-8.00 lower. Heavy supplies of cows continue to be seen as ranchers are out of hay and water in many locations and are forced to bring cows to market. Packers are also facing difficulties as they struggle with labor issues which is keeping them from running at full slaughter capacity, despite good demand from retailers. Many cows continue to be very thin this week as yields are reaching seasonal lows. Feeding buyers purchased many thin cows this week to hold until the market improves or to test for bred cows which buyers are running on cornstalks until spring. Slaughter bulls sold mostly 2.00 lower. Weigh up conditions were average to below average this week and slightly lower than last week. Young age cows sold unevenly steady. Most of these offerings are being purchased for southern fall breeding programs.Supply included: 8% Feeder Cattle (100% Heifers); 41% Slaughter Cattle (97% Cows, 3% Bulls); 52% Replacement Cattle (29% Stock Cows, 55% Bred Cows, 16% Bred Heifers). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 100%. AUCTION This Week Last Reported 10/6/2021 Last Year Total Receipts: 2,532 2,678 1,582 Feeder Cattle: 201(7.9%) 801(29.9%) 608(38.4%) Slaughter Cattle: 1,027(40.6%) 1,479(55.2%) 702(44.4%) Replacement Cattle: 1,304(51.5%) 398(14.9%) 272(17.2%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | $-- | |||
| 300-400 | $-- | |||
| 400-500 | $-- | |||
| 500-600 | $-- | |||
| 600-700 | $-- | |||
| 700-800 | $-- |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | $-- | |||
| 300-400 | $-- | |||
| 400-500 | $-- | |||
| 500-600 | $-- | |||
| 600-700 | $-- | |||
| 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 | $77 | $81 | $84 |
Total Run
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Billings, Montana
Past Reports
- 2021-10-13
- 2021-10-06
- 2021-09-29
- 2021-09-22
- 2021-09-15
- 2021-09-08
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- 2021-07-28
- 2021-07-14
- 2021-06-30
- 2021-06-23
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- 2021-05-26
- 2021-05-19
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- 2021-04-28
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- 2021-03-31
- 2021-03-24
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- 2021-03-10
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- 2021-02-24
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- 2021-02-03
- 2021-01-27
- 2021-01-20
- 2021-01-13
- 2021-01-06
Location
Billings, Montana