Colorado Weekly Cattle Auction Summary
Archived Report
8/21/2021
Total Run: 702
Market Notes
Compared to last week: Combined weighted average for 1 Colorado auction included: Livestock Exchange. Trade activity and demand were moderate. Slaughter cows traded 2.50 to 3.50 lower, while feeding cows traded 0.50 to 5.00 lower. Slaughter bulls traded 8.00 lower on a light test. Dairy heifers traded steady to 2.00 lower. Feeder cattle did had no comparisons on a very light test this week. No replacement cattle were offered this week. The next available report will be Monday, August 30, 2021.Supply included: 22% Feeder Cattle (7% Steers, 8% Heifers, 86% Dairy Heifers); 78% Slaughter Cattle (94% Cows, 6% Bulls). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 97%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 8/9/2021 Last Year Total Receipts: 702 1,540 1,758 Feeder Cattle: 151(21.5%) 1,079(70.1%) 901(51.3%) Slaughter Cattle: 551(78.5%) 461(29.9%) 708(40.3%) Replacement Cattle: 0(0.0%) 0(0.0%) 149(8.5%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | $-- | |||
| 300-400 | $-- | |||
| 400-500 | $-- | |||
| 500-600 | $-- | |||
| 600-700 | $-- | |||
| 700-800 | 150.5 | 151 | 0.0000 | $1,129 |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | $-- | |||
| 300-400 | $-- | |||
| 400-500 | $-- | |||
| 500-600 | $-- | |||
| 600-700 | $-- | |||
| 700-800 | 138 | 140 | 141 | $1,046 |
*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 | $78 | $90 | $106 |