Colorado Weekly Cattle Auction Summary
Archived Report
5/29/2021
Total Run: 2,963
Market Notes
Supply included: 50% Feeder Cattle (41% Steers, 47% Heifers, 3% Bulls, 10% Dairy Heifers); 27% Slaughter Cattle (86% Cows, 14% Bulls); 23% Replacement Cattle (39% Stock Cows, 7% Bred Cows, 54% Cow-Calf Pairs). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 32%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 5/17/2021 Last Year Total Receipts: 2,963 2,921 2,149 Feeder Cattle: 1,487(50.2%) 1,242(42.5%) 869(40.4%) Slaughter Cattle: 788(26.6%) 1,099(37.6%) 687(32.0%) Replacement Cattle: 688(23.2%) 580(19.9%) 593(27.6%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | $-- | |||
| 300-400 | $-- | |||
| 400-500 | 186 | 192 | 194 | $863 |
| 500-600 | 170.5 | 180 | 189 | $992 |
| 600-700 | 150 | 154 | 181 | $1,003 |
| 700-800 | 138 | 139 | 140 | $1,040 |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | $-- | |||
| 300-400 | $-- | |||
| 400-500 | 149 | 153 | 158 | $687 |
| 500-600 | 142.5 | 146 | 150 | $802 |
| 600-700 | 131.5 | 134 | 138 | $871 |
| 700-800 | 120 | 125 | 138 | $936 |
*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 | $87 | $91 | $96 |