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Archived Report

11/3/2021

Total Run: 2,091

Market Notes

Compared to last week: Trade activity and demand were moderate to good. Feeder steers under 550 lbs traded steady to 1.50 lower, while those over 550 lbs traded 1.00 to 4.50 higher. Feeder heifers under 600 lbs traded steady to 4.00 higher, and those over 600 lbs traded 6.00 higher on limited comparisons. Slaughter cows traded steady and slaughter bulls were too thinly tested for an accurate comparison. Feeding cows traded steady to 3.00 higher. This week's run consisted mostly of pre-conditioned calves with those being weaned over 30 days commanding the highest interest. The next available report will be Wednesday, November 10, 2021.

Supply included: 91% Feeder Cattle (56% Steers, 44% Heifers); 8% Slaughter Cattle (96% Cows, 4% Bulls); 1% Replacement Cattle (81% Bred Cows, 19% Bred Heifers). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 58%. AUCTION This Week Last Reported 10/27/2021 Last Year Total Receipts: 2,091 1,347 1,456 Feeder Cattle: 1,909(91.3%) 1,209(89.8%) 1,446(99.3%) Slaughter Cattle: 163(7.8%) 111(8.2%) 0(0.0%) Replacement Cattle: 19(0.9%) 27(2.0%) 10(0.7%)

Feeder Steers

Weight Min Avg Max Approx*
200-300 $--
300-400 199 207 215 $723
400-500 186 193 196 $871
500-600 166.5 170 181.5 $936
600-700 150 158 167 $1,026
700-800 150.25 152 155.25 $1,140

Feeder Heifers

Weight Min Avg Max Approx*
200-300 $--
300-400 175 177 180 $619
400-500 154 160 170 $722
500-600 145 150 157 $824
600-700 134.5 144 152 $938
700-800 136 139 140 $1,043

*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 $52 $73 $82

Total Run

2021-10-27
2021-11-10
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Location

Sterling, Colorado