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Montana Weekly Livestock Auction Summary

Archived Report

2/11/2023

Total Run: 8,991

Market Notes

Compared to last week: All feeder cattle were too lightly tested last week to develop an accurate market trend, however higher to sharply higher undertones were noticed on both steers and heifers. Quality this week was mixed from plain to very attractive. Most calves were weaned this week. Order buyers, buying for packers continue to show very good demand for heavy weight, feedlot ready cattle. Quality has been mostly attractive on heavy weight offerings. Most heavy weight offerings were out of grow lots this week. Despite this, many offerings remain fairly clean with limited amounts of tag. Demand for grass cattle was very strong this week as several local ranchers were present at sales. Sales were heavily attended this week as a large crowd was seen at all sales this week. Market activity was active this week. Weigh up cows sold on mostly very good demand for light offerings. Last weeks extremely cold weather passed and supplies were slightly heavier this week as a result. Packers continue to show good demand for cows and bulls but were not as aggressive as last week. Feeding cow buyers were more active this week after being pushed out of the market last week. Breaking cows sold steady to 3.00 lower, boning cows sold mostly 1.003.00 lower and lean cows sold 3.00-6.00 lower. Quality was mostly average. Feeding cows were not well tested last week, no comparison is available. Slaughter bulls sold 1.00 to 3.00 lower in a narrow comparison. Young age cows suitable to feed or rebreed were not well tested last week no comparisons and me made. Public auction yards held their annual Blue ribbon 2 sale this week. Demand for bred cows was good to very good.

Supply included: 54% Feeder Cattle (52% Steers, 48% Heifers, 1% Bulls); 8% Slaughter Cattle (86% Cows, 14% Bulls); 38% Replacement Cattle (5% Stock Cows, 72% Bred Cows, 23% Bred Heifers). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 49%.

LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 1/30/2023 Last Year Total Receipts: 8,991 1,225 8,600 Feeder Cattle: 4,857(54.0%) 852(69.6%) 4,329(50.3%) Slaughter Cattle: 761(8.5%) 263(21.5%) 1,135(13.2%) Replacement Cattle: 3,373(37.5%) 110(9.0%) 554(6.4%) Feeder Sheep/Lambs: 0(0.0%) 0(0.0%) 145(1.7%) Slaughter Sheep/Lambs: 0(0.0%) 0(0.0%) 1,203(14.0%) Replacement Sheep/Lambs: 0(0.0%) 0(0.0%) 840(9.8%) Feeder Goats: 0(0.0%) 0(0.0%) 60(0.7%) Slaughter Goats: 0(0.0%) 0(0.0%) 244(2.8%) Replacement Goats: 0(0.0%) 0(0.0%) 90(1.0%)

Feeder Steers

Weight Min Avg Max Approx*
200-300 $--
300-400 297.5 298 0.0000 $1,044
400-500 230 251 289 $1,131
500-600 210 226 255 $1,243
600-700 199 214 216.5 $1,394
700-800 $--

Feeder Heifers

Weight Min Avg Max Approx*
200-300 $--
300-400 220 220 0.0000 $770
400-500 207.5 219 227 $985
500-600 194 212 219 $1,164
600-700 175 198 206 $1,288
700-800 168.5 180 191 $1,351

*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 $101 $108

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