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Archived Report

12/15/2021

Total Run: 2,863

Market Notes

Compared to two weeks ago: Last week Public auction yards held their annual blue ribbon sale so all comparisons are to two weeks ago. Feeder cattle were all too lightly tested two weeks ago to make an accurate market trend, however lower undertones were noticed. Quality this week was plain to average and most calves were offered in small packages or as singles. Buyers showed mostly light demand for singles and small consignments, which unfortunately comprised most of the sale. Many sets of calves were weaned this sale. Demand for calves was light to moderate. Market activity was mostly slow to moderate. Weigh up cows sold on mostly moderate demand for heavy offerings. Slaughter cows sold steady to 2.00 higher on lean cows, breaking and boning cows sold steady to 3.00 higher. Feeding cows sold steady to 3.00 higher. Demand for feeding cows was mostly good with a large buyer pool buying cows to feed. Packers were more aggressive in buying cows to feed to premium white this week which helped improve the price of boning and breaking flesh cows. Slaughter bulls sold steady to firm in a narrow comparison. Young age cows suitable to feed to feed or rebreed saw improved demand this week with more buyers in the market looking for this class of cows. Young age cows sold steady to firm.

Supply included: 43% Feeder Cattle (47% Steers, 45% Heifers, 7% Bulls); 39% Slaughter Cattle (94% Cows, 6% Bulls); 18% Replacement Cattle (91% Stock Cows, 9% Bred Cows). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 21%. AUCTION This Week Last Reported 12/1/2021 Last Year Total Receipts: 2,863 2,251 1,936 Feeder Cattle: 1,243(43.4%) 575(25.5%) 859(44.4%) Slaughter Cattle: 1,111(38.8%) 1,002(44.5%) 853(44.1%) Replacement Cattle: 509(17.8%) 674(29.9%) 224(11.6%)

Feeder Steers

Weight Min Avg Max Approx*
200-300 215 215 0.0000 $538
300-400 210 214 215 $750
400-500 190 193 215 $867
500-600 161 178 191 $981
600-700 154 159 160 $1,033
700-800 148 152 157.5 $1,143

Feeder Heifers

Weight Min Avg Max Approx*
200-300 $--
300-400 168 168 0.0000 $588
400-500 156 160 169 $722
500-600 148 156 159 $855
600-700 135 148 156 $962
700-800 148 148 156 $1,110

*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 $80 $85 $88

Total Run

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Location


Billings, Montana