Colorado Weekly Cattle Auction Summary
Archived Report
11/12/2022
Total Run: 18,961
Market Notes
Compared to last week: Combined weighted average report for 5 Colorado auction markets included: Centennial Livestock, Winter Livestock, La Junta Livestock, Sterling Livestock, and Livestock Exchange. Trade activity and demand moderate to good. Feeder steers under 600 lbs sold mostly 1.00-5.00 higher with those under 350 lbs selling sharply higher. Feeder steers over 600 lbs sold steady to 5.00 lower. Feeder heifers under 500 lbs sold mostly steady to 5.00 lower with the exception of some firmness noted in those weighing 350-400 lbs. Feeder heifers over 500 lbs sold mostly steady to 5.00 higher with the exception of some weakness noted in those weighing 800-850 lbs. Beef/dairy crossbred steers and heifers sold unevenly. Holstein steers under 700 lbs sold 2.00-6.00 lower, and dairy feeder heifers under 700 lbs sold 2.00-6.00 higher. Slaughter cows sold mostly 1.00-4.00 lower and slaughter bulls sold steady to 1.00 lower. Bred cow offerings were mostly in the 1st and 2nd trimester. The next available report will be Monday, November 21, 2022.Supply included: 82% Feeder Cattle (48% Steers, 12% Dairy Steers, 35% Heifers, 0% Bulls, 6% Dairy Heifers); 14% Slaughter Cattle (95% Cows, 5% Bulls); 3% Replacement Cattle (15% Stock Cows, 79% Bred Cows, 6% Bred Heifers). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 36%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 10/31/2022 Last Year Total Receipts: 18,961 14,156 20,325 Feeder Cattle: 15,618(82.4%) 10,596(74.9%) 16,532(81.3%) Slaughter Cattle: 2,714(14.3%) 2,773(19.6%) 3,041(15.0%) Replacement Cattle: 629(3.3%) 787(5.6%) 752(3.7%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 220 | 224 | 237 | $560 |
| 300-400 | 219 | 230 | 249 | $804 |
| 400-500 | 190 | 222 | 250.5 | $998 |
| 500-600 | 174 | 199 | 221.5 | $1,097 |
| 600-700 | 176 | 187 | 195.5 | $1,215 |
| 700-800 | $-- |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 191 | 191 | 0.0000 | $478 |
| 300-400 | 175 | 201 | 210 | $702 |
| 400-500 | 160 | 183 | 200 | $825 |
| 500-600 | 165 | 174 | 187.5 | $958 |
| 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 | $89 | $95 | $100 |