Colorado Weekly Cattle Auction Summary
Archived Report
8/14/2021
Total Run: 1,540
Market Notes
Compared to last week: Combined weighted average report for 2 Colorado auction markets included: Sterling Livestock and Livestock Exchange. Slaughter cows traded 5.50 to 8.50 lower. Feeding cows traded 3.00 to 7.00 lower. Slaughter bulls traded 1.50 higher. Dairy heifers traded mostly steady. The feeder cattle supply comprised mostly of yearlings coming off grass with firm undertones. The next available report will be Monday, August 23, 2021.Supply included: 70% Feeder Cattle (57% Steers, 35% Heifers, 8% Dairy Heifers); 30% Slaughter Cattle (96% Cows, 4% Bulls). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 97%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 8/2/2021 Last Year Total Receipts: 1,540 2,560 2,407 Feeder Cattle: 1,079(70.1%) 1,976(77.2%) 1,754(72.9%) Slaughter Cattle: 461(29.9%) 584(22.8%) 533(22.1%) Replacement Cattle: 0(0.0%) 0(0.0%) 120(5.0%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | $-- | |||
| 300-400 | $-- | |||
| 400-500 | $-- | |||
| 500-600 | $-- | |||
| 600-700 | 163 | 167 | 169 | $1,085 |
| 700-800 | 154.5 | 155 | 169 | $1,159 |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | $-- | |||
| 300-400 | $-- | |||
| 400-500 | $-- | |||
| 500-600 | 157.5 | 158 | 0.0000 | $866 |
| 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 | $80 | $94 | $100 |