Colorado Weekly Cattle Auction Summary
Archived Report
10/15/2022
Total Run: 8,468
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 light to moderate on moderate to good demand. Feeder steers under 500 lbs sold mostly steady to 2.00 higher, 500-600 lbs 6.00 to 10.00 lower, and over 600 lbs mostly 1.00 to 2.00 higher. Feeder heifers under 450 lbs sold sharply lower, 500-600 lbs 4.00 to 5.00 higher, and over 600 lbs sold unevenly steady. Feeder dairy heifers over 900 lbs sold mostly steady to 2.00 lower. Average dressing slaughter cows and bulls sold mostly 4.00 to 5.00 lower with average dressing Boner cows selling 1.00 higher. The next available report will be Monday, October 24, 2022.Supply included: 77% Feeder Cattle (56% Steers, 42% Heifers, 0% Bulls, 2% Dairy Heifers); 22% Slaughter Cattle (0% Steers, 0% Heifers, 93% Cows, 7% Bulls, 0% Dairy Heifers); 1% Replacement Cattle (73% Bred Cows, 27% Cow-Calf Pairs). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 49%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 10/3/2022 Last Year Total Receipts: 8,468 11,503 9,696 Feeder Cattle: 6,560(77.5%) 9,965(86.6%) 7,610(78.5%) Slaughter Cattle: 1,842(21.8%) 1,484(12.9%) 1,016(10.5%) Replacement Cattle: 66(0.8%) 54(0.5%) 1,070(11.0%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 227.5 | 228 | 0.0000 | $569 |
| 300-400 | 203 | 216 | 227.5 | $757 |
| 400-500 | 181 | 203 | 225 | $914 |
| 500-600 | 168 | 183 | 208 | $1,004 |
| 600-700 | 174 | 182 | 194 | $1,184 |
| 700-800 | $-- |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | $-- | |||
| 300-400 | 170.5 | 185 | 209.5 | $648 |
| 400-500 | 160 | 175 | 200 | $788 |
| 500-600 | 147.5 | 164 | 187 | $901 |
| 600-700 | 156 | 164 | 169 | $1,068 |
| 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 | $90 | $94 | $111 |