Colorado Weekly Cattle Auction Summary
Archived Report
9/24/2022
Total Run: 3,258
Market Notes
Compared to last week: Combined weighted average report for 4 Colorado auction markets included: Winter Livestock, La Junta Livestock, Sterling Livestock, and Livestock Exchange. Trade activity and demand moderate to good. It continues to be a slow start to the fall run with few calves hitting the barns. Feeder cattle markets lightly tested. Steers under 500 lbs sold 1.00 to 4.00 lower, and over 500 lbs steady to 4.00 higher with instances of 6.00 to 8.00 higher on a few 850-950 lb steers. Heifers under 500 lbs lightly tested at 1.00 to 5.00 lower, 500700 lbs steady to 6.00 higher and over 750 lbs too thinly tested for a market trend. Dairy heifers over 1000 lbs were 3.00 to 4.00 lower. Average dressing slaughter cows and bulls sold 4.00 to 8.00 lower. The next available report will be Monday, October 3, 2022.Supply included: 68% Feeder Cattle (44% Steers, 49% Heifers, 0% Bulls, 7% Dairy Heifers); 31% Slaughter Cattle (89% Cows, 11% Bulls); 2% Replacement Cattle (33% Stock Cows, 55% Bred Cows, 12% Cow-Calf Pairs). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 38%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 9/12/2022 Last Year Total Receipts: 3,258 2,336 3,734 Feeder Cattle: 2,210(67.8%) 1,298(55.6%) 2,604(69.7%) Slaughter Cattle: 994(30.5%) 1,022(43.8%) 959(25.7%) Replacement Cattle: 54(1.7%) 16(0.7%) 171(4.6%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | $-- | |||
| 300-400 | 205 | 222 | 230 | $778 |
| 400-500 | $-- | |||
| 500-600 | $-- | |||
| 600-700 | $-- | |||
| 700-800 | $-- |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | $-- | |||
| 300-400 | 181 | 193 | 205 | $674 |
| 400-500 | 172.5 | 179 | 190 | $808 |
| 500-600 | 166 | 176 | 187 | $966 |
| 600-700 | 163 | 169 | 172 | $1,097 |
| 700-800 | 162 | 163 | 169 | $1,226 |
*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 | $97 | $103 | $109 |