Colorado Weekly Cattle Auction Summary
Archived Report
2/12/2022
Total Run: 9,705
Market Notes
Compared to last week: Combined weighted average report for 5 Colorado auction markets included: Centennial Livestock, Winter Livestock, La Junta Livestock, Sterling Livestock, and Livestock Exchange. Trade activity and demand moderate to very good. Feeder steers under 750 lbs sold mostly 1.00 to 3.00 lower and steers over 750 lbs were 8.00 to 9.00 lower on a light test. Feeder heifers under 600 lbs sold unevenly steady and heifers over 600 lbs were mostly 2.00 to 4.00 higher. Average dressing slaughter cows and bulls sold 2.00 to 6.00 higher this week. The next available report will be Tuesday, February 22, 2022.Supply included: 74% Feeder Cattle (37% Steers, 16% Dairy Steers, 35% Heifers, 2% Bulls, 10% Dairy Heifers); 12% Slaughter Cattle (0% Heifers, 89% Cows, 10% Bulls, 0% Dairy Heifers); 14% Replacement Cattle (11% Stock Cows, 77% Bred Cows, 10% Bred Heifers, 1% Cow-Calf Pairs, 0% Heifer Pairs). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 43%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 1/31/2022 Last Year Total Receipts: 9,705 7,317 7,391 Feeder Cattle: 7,167(73.8%) 6,292(86.0%) 5,323(72.0%) Slaughter Cattle: 1,162(12.0%) 829(11.3%) 876(11.9%) Replacement Cattle: 1,376(14.2%) 196(2.7%) 1,192(16.1%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | $-- | |||
| 300-400 | 214 | 223 | 232.5 | $781 |
| 400-500 | 200 | 213 | 227.5 | $960 |
| 500-600 | $-- | |||
| 600-700 | $-- | |||
| 700-800 | $-- |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | $-- | |||
| 300-400 | 181 | 183 | 183 | $640 |
| 400-500 | 165 | 180 | 192 | $809 |
| 500-600 | 144.5 | 169 | 186 | $931 |
| 600-700 | 130 | 159 | 168 | $1,036 |
| 700-800 | 136 | 149 | 155 | $1,116 |
*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 | $103 | $110 |