Colorado Weekly Cattle Auction Summary
Archived Report
6/18/2022
Total Run: 1,100
Market Notes
Compared to last week: Combined weighted average report for 1 Colorado auction included: Livestock Exchange. Trade activity and demand good on slaughter cows and bulls. Average dressing slaughter cows and bulls sold 2.00 to 6.00 higher. Feeder cattle of both beef and dairy breed types had no comparable trades from the prior week. Baby calves under 160 lbs sold mostly 210.00 to 325.00 per head, and 160-325 lbs sold 425.00 to 600.00 per head.Supply included: 18% Feeder Cattle (1% Steers, 99% Dairy Heifers); 79% Slaughter Cattle (88% Cows, 12% Bulls); 3% Replacement Cattle (47% Stock Cows, 53% Cow-Calf Pairs). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 90%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 6/6/2022 Last Year Total Receipts: 1,100 3,079 733 Feeder Cattle: 200(18.2%) 2,373(77.1%) 187(25.5%) Slaughter Cattle: 870(79.1%) 656(21.3%) 527(71.9%) Replacement Cattle: 30(2.7%) 50(1.6%) 19(2.6%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | $-- | |||
| 300-400 | 192.5 | 193 | 0.0000 | $674 |
| 400-500 | $-- | |||
| 500-600 | $-- | |||
| 600-700 | $-- | |||
| 700-800 | $-- |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | $-- | |||
| 300-400 | 192.5 | 193 | 0.0000 | $674 |
| 400-500 | $-- | |||
| 500-600 | $-- | |||
| 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 | $109 | $113 | $119 |