Colorado Weekly Cattle Auction Summary
Archived Report
11/13/2021
Total Run: 20,325
Market Notes
Compared to last week: Trade activity and demand moderate to good? Feeder steers under 600 lbs sold steady to 3.00 higher with instances of 6.00 to 7.00 higher, steers 600-700 lbs 1.00 to 6.00 lower, and over 700 lbs sold uneven. Feeder heifers under 600 lbs sold steady to 3.00 higher with instances of 6.00 higher, heifers 600-700 lbs sold 1.00 lower, and over 700 lbs sold mostly 5.00 to 7.00 higher with few instances of steady to 4.00 higher. Average dressing slaughter cows and bulls sold steady to 1.00 lower. Several offerings of breds were sold this week with heifers selling for 1400.oo to 1585.00 per head and Young to Middle Aged cows selling for 1200.00 to 1500.00 per head. The next available report will be Monday, November 22, 2021.Supply included: 81% Feeder Cattle (57% Steers, 0% Dairy Steers, 41% Heifers, 1% Bulls, 0% Dairy Heifers); 15% Slaughter Cattle (97% Cows, 2% Bulls, 1% Dairy Heifers); 4% Replacement Cattle (11% Stock Cows, 49% Bred Cows, 39% Bred Heifers, 0% Cow-Calf Pairs). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 38%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 11/1/2021 Last Year Total Receipts: 20,325 18,019 17,014 Feeder Cattle: 16,532(81.3%) 14,951(83.0%) 12,738(74.9%) Slaughter Cattle: 3,041(15.0%) 2,054(11.4%) 1,425(8.4%) Replacement Cattle: 752(3.7%) 1,014(5.6%) 2,851(16.8%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 228 | 228 | 0.0000 | $570 |
| 300-400 | 197.5 | 212 | 227.5 | $742 |
| 400-500 | 169 | 196 | 226 | $884 |
| 500-600 | $-- | |||
| 600-700 | $-- | |||
| 700-800 | $-- |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 185 | 185 | 0.0000 | $463 |
| 300-400 | 164 | 182 | 194 | $636 |
| 400-500 | 148 | 161 | 173 | $723 |
| 500-600 | 135 | 144 | 158 | $792 |
| 600-700 | 125 | 139 | 147.5 | $903 |
| 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 | $77 | $84 | $87 |