Colorado Weekly Cattle Auction Summary
Archived Report
4/24/2021
Total Run: 4,639
Market Notes
Compared to last week: Combined weighted average report for 3 Colorado auctions included Winter Livestock, La Junta Livestock, and Livestock Exchange. Trade activity and demand moderate to good. Feeder steers under 500 lbs too thinly tested for an accurate trend, but lower undertones noted. Trade mixed on steers 500-800 lbs. Feeder heifers under 550 lbs traded unevenly steady, and heifers over 550 lbs 1.00 to 2.00 lower. Slaughter cows and bulls sold unevenly steady. The next available report will be Monday, May 3, 2021.Supply included: 65% Feeder Cattle (51% Steers, 47% Heifers, 2% Bulls); 19% Slaughter Cattle (87% Cows, 13% Bulls); 15% Replacement Cattle (85% Stock Cows, 8% Bred Cows, 7% Cow-Calf Pairs). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 37%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 4/12/2021 Last Year Total Receipts: 4,639 4,099 4,918 Feeder Cattle: 3,032(65.4%) 1,856(45.3%) 3,131(63.7%) Slaughter Cattle: 903(19.5%) 880(21.5%) 684(13.9%) Replacement Cattle: 704(15.2%) 1,363(33.3%) 1,103(22.4%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | $-- | |||
| 300-400 | 190 | 194 | 196 | $677 |
| 400-500 | 177 | 179 | 186 | $808 |
| 500-600 | 162 | 181 | 191 | $996 |
| 600-700 | $-- | |||
| 700-800 | $-- |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | $-- | |||
| 300-400 | $-- | |||
| 400-500 | 153 | 162 | 167 | $728 |
| 500-600 | 140 | 146 | 158 | $806 |
| 600-700 | 131 | 142 | 141 | $926 |
| 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 | $85 | $93 | $100 |