Colorado Weekly Cattle Auction Summary
Archived Report
7/2/2022
Total Run: 1,845
Market Notes
Compared to last week: Combined weighted average report for 2 Colorado auction markets included: Livestock Exchange and Centennial Livestock. Trade activity and demand moderate. Slaughter cows traded steady while slaughter bulls traded 6.00 higher. Feeding cows traded steady and dairy heifers traded 1.00 to 5.00 higher. Compared to last month's dairy feeder cattle auction, dairy feeder steers sold firm, mostly 10.00 to 15.00 higher. Dairy feeder heifers under 550 lbs sold mostly steady, and the light test of dairy feeder heifers over 1000 lbs sold with firm undertone. Trade activity, demand and attendance were moderate to good. The next available report will be Monday, July 11, 2022.Supply included: 60% Feeder Cattle (3% Steers, 61% Dairy Steers, 3% Heifers, 2% Bulls, 31% Dairy Heifers); 39% Slaughter Cattle (0% Steers, 91% Cows, 8% Bulls, 0% Dairy Heifers); 1% Replacement Cattle (36% Stock Cows, 64% Cow-Calf Pairs). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 20%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 6/20/2022 Last Year Total Receipts: 1,845 1,044 2,468 Feeder Cattle: 1,103(59.8%) 302(28.9%) 1,961(79.5%) Slaughter Cattle: 723(39.2%) 701(67.1%) 476(19.3%) Replacement Cattle: 19(1.0%) 41(3.9%) 31(1.3%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | $-- | |||
| 300-400 | 227.5 | 228 | 0.0000 | $796 |
| 400-500 | $-- | |||
| 500-600 | $-- | |||
| 600-700 | $-- | |||
| 700-800 | $-- |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | $-- | |||
| 300-400 | 202.5 | 203 | 0.0000 | $709 |
| 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 | $114 | $122 | $130 |