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1/25/2023

Total Run: 649

Market Notes

Compared to last week: Feeder steers and heifers were all too lightly tested to develop an accurate market trend, steady to lower undertones were noticed on a lower quality offering. Quality today was mostly plain to average, and lower than last week. Most calves were offered in small lots or as singles. Demand was light to moderate as quality limited demand. Market activity was slow to moderate. Weigh up cows sold on good to very good demand for light to moderate offerings. Packer buyers showed very strong demand for cows for immidiate slaughter. Breaking cows sold steady to 3.00 higher, boning and lean cows sold mostly 3.00-6.00 higher. Feeding cows sold mostly 2.00-4.00 higher. Slaughter bulls sold 5.00-8.00 higher. Weigh up conditions were mostly average to below average this sale. Young age cows suitable to feed or rebreed sold generally steady in a narrow compairson.

Supply included: 58% Feeder Cattle (56% Steers, 25% Heifers, 18% Bulls); 34% Slaughter Cattle (87% Cows, 13% Bulls); 8% Replacement Cattle (90% Stock Cows, 10% Bred Cows). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 41%. AUCTION This Week Last Reported 1/18/2023 Last Year Total Receipts: 649 3,534 2,918 Feeder Cattle: 375(57.8%) 2,978(84.3%) 2,407(82.5%) Slaughter Cattle: 219(33.7%) 368(10.4%) 322(11.0%) Replacement Cattle: 55(8.5%) 188(5.3%) 189(6.5%)

Feeder Steers

Weight Min Avg Max Approx*
200-300 $--
300-400 $--
400-500 232 234 238 $1,055
500-600 225 225 238 $1,238
600-700 186 196 199 $1,274
700-800 182.5 183 199 $1,369

Feeder Heifers

Weight Min Avg Max Approx*
200-300 $--
300-400 $--
400-500 198 204 0.0000 $919
500-600 177 184 0.0000 $1,012
600-700 176 176 0.0000 $1,144
700-800 161 161 0.0000 $1,208

*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 $96 $103 $109

Total Run

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Location


Billings, Montana