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Montana Weekly Livestock Auction Summary

Archived Report

10/1/2022

Total Run: 8,679

Market Notes

Compared to last week: Steer calves sold mostly 10.00-12.00 lower in a narrow comparison. Heifer calves under 600 lbs sold mostly 8.0012.00 lower, calves over 600 lbs were too lightly tested to trend, however steady to weak undertones were noticed. Yearling steers were too lightly tested to develop an accurate market trend, however lower undertones were noticed. Yearling heifers all sold steady to weak. Larger consignments of calves were seen this week as more ranchers are starting to market spring born calves. CME positions saw mostly lower price movement last week which put some pressure on the market. Demand was light to moderate for moderate to heavy offerings. While receipts were large compared to the 5 year average, receipts remain well under last year which was sharply inflated due to the drought. Market activity was moderate this week. Weigh up cows sold on mostly light to moderate demand for light to moderate offerings. Due to limited reporter availability slaughter cows and bulls were not fully covered this week. Lower undertones were noticed on both cows and bulls on a limited reported volume.

Supply included: 49% Feeder Cattle (50% Steers, 49% Heifers, 1% Bulls); 3% Slaughter Cattle (70% Cows, 30% Bulls); 4% Replacement Cattle (89% Stock Cows, 9% Bred Cows, 1% Bred Heifers); 24% Feeder Sheep/Lambs (100% Lambs); 13% Slaughter Sheep/Lambs (42% Wooled & Shorn, 55% Ewes, 3% Bucks); 1% Feeder Goats (100% Kids); 6% Slaughter Goats (74% Kids, 19% Nannies/Does, 6% Bucks/Billies, 1% Wethers). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 55%.

LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 9/19/2022 Last Year Total Receipts: 8,679 3,153 19,704 Feeder Cattle: 4,221(48.6%) 2,051(65.0%) 8,234(41.8%) Slaughter Cattle: 291(3.4%) 921(29.2%) 3,825(19.4%) Replacement Cattle: 327(3.8%) 181(5.7%) 2,439(12.4%) Feeder Sheep/Lambs: 2,069(23.8%) 0(0.0%) 3,319(16.8%) Slaughter Sheep/Lambs: 1,135(13.1%) 0(0.0%) 1,097(5.6%) Replacement Sheep/Lambs: 0(0.0%) 0(0.0%) 85(0.4%) Feeder Goats: 89(1.0%) 0(0.0%) 300(1.5%) Slaughter Goats: 547(6.3%) 0(0.0%) 405(2.1%)

Feeder Steers

Weight Min Avg Max Approx*
200-300 240 240 0.0000 $600
300-400 192.5 201 0.0000 $704
400-500 172.5 200 214.5 $902
500-600 184 192 200 $1,054
600-700 179.5 188 195 $1,222
700-800 $--

Feeder Heifers

Weight Min Avg Max Approx*
200-300 200 200 0.0000 $500
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 $81 $88 $96

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