Montana Weekly Livestock Auction Summary
Archived Report
3/25/2023
Total Run: 2,904
Market Notes
Compared to last week: Steer and heifer calves were both too lightly tested either this week or last week to develop an accurate market trend, however generally steady undertones were noticed on all offerings. Quality this week was mixed, from plain to very attractive. The largest consignments were heifers this week as Miles city Livestock commission hosted their annual trailhead replacement heifer sale. Many offerings were purchased to return to the country to breed. Several ranchers purchased large consignments which they plan to run on grass. Many heifers were purchased to be sorted to spay or to breed. All heifer consignments were met with very good demand. Market activity was active again this week as a large crowds were on hand for all sales. Weigh up cows sold on mostly good to very good demand for light to moderate offerings. Demand from western packers remains very good as much of the cow offering continues to be shipped west. Eastern packers also continued to put a limited quantity of cows away on feed. Feeding cows were mostly attractive. Slaughter cows sold steady on breaking cows, boning and lean cows mostly steady to 2.00 higher, with the biggest increase in price seen for high dressing cows. Feeding cows sold steady to firm in a narrow comparison. Slaughter bulls sold generally steady in a narrow comparison. Demand for high dressing bulls continues to be very good as eastern and western packers fight over limited offerings. Bull quality was mostly average to attractive this week with a larger offering of high dressing bulls seen. Packers continue to show light demand for all bulls under 1600 lbs. Young age cows suitable to feed or rebreed sold mostly 10.00 higher, with instances of sharply higher sales seen on very attractive offerings.Supply included: 68% Feeder Cattle (22% Steers, 77% Heifers, 1% Bulls); 19% Slaughter Cattle (90% Cows, 10% Bulls); 14% Replacement Cattle (59% Stock Cows, 28% Bred Cows, 12% Bred Heifers, 1% Cow-Calf Pairs). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 69%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 3/13/2023 Last Year Total Receipts: 2,904 4,724 2,393 Feeder Cattle: 1,964(67.6%) 1,763(37.3%) 1,128(47.1%) Slaughter Cattle: 546(18.8%) 844(17.9%) 717(30.0%) Replacement Cattle: 394(13.6%) 648(13.7%) 548(22.9%) Slaughter Sheep/Lambs: 0(0.0%) 1,084(22.9%) 0(0.0%) Replacement Sheep/Lambs: 0(0.0%) 20(0.4%) 0(0.0%) Feeder Goats: 0(0.0%) 88(1.9%) 0(0.0%) Slaughter Goats: 0(0.0%) 275(5.8%) 0(0.0%) Replacement Goats: 0(0.0%) 2(0.0%) 0(0.0%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | $-- | |||
| 300-400 | $-- | |||
| 400-500 | $-- | |||
| 500-600 | 245 | 251 | 250 | $1,382 |
| 600-700 | 215 | 220 | 240 | $1,427 |
| 700-800 | 185.5 | 195 | 203 | $1,464 |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | $-- | |||
| 300-400 | 243 | 243 | 0.0000 | $851 |
| 400-500 | 235 | 235 | 0.0000 | $1,058 |
| 500-600 | 206 | 219 | 229 | $1,205 |
| 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 | $105 | $111 | $115 |