Colorado Weekly Cattle Auction Summary
Archived Report
1/8/2022
Total Run: 9,853
Market Notes
Compared to last week: Combined weighted average report for 5 Colorado auction markets included: Centennial Livestock, Winter Livestock, La Junta Livestock, Livestock Exchange, and Sterling Livestock. Trade activity and demand was moderate to very good. This weekend kicked off the first of several Stock Show Specials to be hosted over the next couple weeks. No trend available on feeder cattle this week due to limited offerings from the last report. Average dressing slaughter cows sold unevenly steady with bulls selling 5.00 higher. The next available report will be Monday, January 17, 2022.Supply included: 86% Feeder Cattle (39% Steers, 14% Dairy Steers, 39% Heifers, 1% Bulls, 7% Dairy Heifers); 10% Slaughter Cattle (94% Cows, 6% Bulls); 4% Replacement Cattle (73% Bred Cows, 22% Bred Heifers, 4% Cow-Calf Pairs). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 50%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 12/27/2021 Last Year Total Receipts: 9,853 682 14,132 Feeder Cattle: 8,486(86.1%) 291(42.7%) 10,947(77.5%) Slaughter Cattle: 996(10.1%) 382(56.0%) 774(5.5%) Replacement Cattle: 371(3.8%) 9(1.3%) 2,411(17.1%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | $-- | |||
| 300-400 | 218 | 221 | 226 | $775 |
| 400-500 | 195 | 213 | 222.5 | $960 |
| 500-600 | 167 | 190 | 210 | $1,045 |
| 600-700 | 153 | 172 | 183 | $1,119 |
| 700-800 | 146 | 163 | 171 | $1,220 |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | $-- | |||
| 300-400 | 189 | 191 | 199 | $670 |
| 400-500 | 168 | 184 | 191 | $829 |
| 500-600 | 152 | 168 | 182.5 | $922 |
| 600-700 | 145 | 152 | 156.5 | $987 |
| 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 | $84 | $91 | $98 |