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Montana Weekly Livestock Auction Summary

Archived Report

1/7/2023

Total Run: 5,523

Market Notes

Compared to last week: Steer calves under 500 lbs sold steady to 10.00 higher, steers 500-749 lbs sold 5.00-10.00 higher, with instances of 15.00 higher seen at times. Heifer calves under 500 lbs sold steady to 5.00 higher, heifers 500-749 lbs sold mostly 5.00-10.00 higher, heifers over 750 lbs sold steady to firm. Quality this week was average to very attractive. Many sets of weaned calves were noted this week. Weaned offerings were mostly attractive this week. Plain offerings found more buyers this week as demand for all feeders improved. A large buyer pool was seen this week and market activity was mostly active as a result. Weigh up cows sold on mostly good to very good demand for light offerings. A large winter storm dumped heavy amounts of snow on the upper plains which has slowed the volume of cows available to the packer. Packers were willing to pay significantly higher money for slaughter cows in order to secure offerings. Slaughter cows sold mostly 4.00 -8.00 higher on all classes. Feeding cows sold steady to 4.00 higher. Slaughter bulls sold 6.00-8.00 higher. Young age cows suitable to feed or rebreed sold steady to firm.

Supply included: 75% Feeder Cattle (48% Steers, 47% Heifers, 5% Bulls); 18% Slaughter Cattle (88% Cows, 12% Bulls); 6% Replacement Cattle (84% Stock Cows, 16% Bred Cows). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 41%.

LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 12/12/2022 Last Year Total Receipts: 5,523 11,399 2,545 Feeder Cattle: 4,163(75.4%) 4,907(43.0%) 1,848(72.6%) Slaughter Cattle: 1,014(18.4%) 2,359(20.7%) 474(18.6%) Replacement Cattle: 346(6.3%) 4,133(36.3%) 223(8.8%)

Feeder Steers

Weight Min Avg Max Approx*
200-300 $--
300-400 253 262 277.5 $916
400-500 220 243 263 $1,094
500-600 207 215 236 $1,185
600-700 182 196 212 $1,276
700-800 $--

Feeder Heifers

Weight Min Avg Max Approx*
200-300 $--
300-400 190 203 225 $711
400-500 190 211 219 $949
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 $92 $98 $108

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