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Most Recent Report

3/29/2023

Total Run: 4,902

Market Notes

Compared to last week: Trade activity and demand were good. Feeder steers under 600 lbs traded 5.00 to 10.00 higher, while those over 600 lbs traded 4.00 to 18.00 higher. Feeder heifers under 600 lbs traded sharply higher and those over 600 lbs traded 3.00 to 12.00 higher. Slaughter cows traded 2.00 to 5.00 higher and slaughter bulls traded steady. Today's run consisted of many larger consignments with cattle that packaged very uniformly across all the weight ranges. Most of the cattle had multiple rounds of vaccinations and were typically weaned 45 or more days. The next available report will be Wednesday, April 5, 2023.

Supply included: 95% Feeder Cattle (53% Steers, 47% Heifers, 0% Bulls); 5% Slaughter Cattle (82% Cows, 18% Bulls); 0% Replacement Cattle (100% Bred Cows). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 56%. AUCTION This Week Last Reported 3/22/2023 Last Year Total Receipts: 4,902 1,060 5,712 Feeder Cattle: 4,655(95.0%) 909(85.8%) 5,498(96.3%) Slaughter Cattle: 237(4.8%) 151(14.2%) 214(3.7%) Replacement Cattle: 10(0.2%) 0(0.0%) 0(0.0%)

Feeder Steers

Weight Min Avg Max Approx*
200-300 $--
300-400 285 286 290 $1,000
400-500 267 276 288 $1,241
500-600 220.5 243 266 $1,337
600-700 $--
700-800 $--

Feeder Heifers

Weight Min Avg Max Approx*
200-300 226 229 231 $574
300-400 217 221 228 $775
400-500 208 219 227 $985
500-600 199 210 213 $1,153
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 $103 $108 $114

Total Run

2023-03-22
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Location

La Junta, Colorado