Colorado Weekly Cattle Auction Summary
Archived Report
10/29/2022
Total Run: 11,568
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 mostly moderate to good. Feeder steers under 500 lbs sold mostly 7.00-10.00 higher, 500-600 lbs mostly steady to 4.00 higher, 600-700 lbs mostly 3.00-5.00 higher, and over 700 lbs mostly steady to 2.00 higher with instances 8.00-10.00 higher. Feeder heifers under 550 lbs sold mostly 2.00-8.00 higher, and over 550 lbs 2.00-5.00 higher. Feeder dairy heifers mostly steady. Average dressing slaughter cows mostly 1.00-3.00 higher. Slaughter bulls sold mostly steady to 2.00 higher. The next available report will be Monday, November 7, 2022.Supply included: 81% Feeder Cattle (56% Steers, 42% Heifers, 1% Bulls, 2% Dairy Heifers); 19% Slaughter Cattle (0% Steers, 0% Heifers, 94% Cows, 5% Bulls); 1% Replacement Cattle (58% Stock Cows, 42% Bred Cows). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 48%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 10/17/2022 Last Year Total Receipts: 11,568 12,320 14,199 Feeder Cattle: 9,337(80.7%) 10,481(85.1%) 10,516(74.1%) Slaughter Cattle: 2,167(18.7%) 1,687(13.7%) 1,837(12.9%) Replacement Cattle: 64(0.6%) 152(1.2%) 1,846(13.0%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | $-- | |||
| 300-400 | 202.5 | 211 | 227.5 | $738 |
| 400-500 | 186 | 212 | 242.5 | $952 |
| 500-600 | $-- | |||
| 600-700 | $-- | |||
| 700-800 | $-- |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | $-- | |||
| 300-400 | 176 | 188 | 214 | $659 |
| 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 | $90 | $95 | $99 |