Colorado Weekly Cattle Auction Summary
Archived Report
11/19/2022
Total Run: 18,891
Market Notes
Compared to last week: Combined weighted average report for 5 Colorado auction markets included: Winter Livestock, La Junta Livestock, Sterling Livestock, Livestock Exchange and Centennial Livestock. Trade activity and demand moderate to good. Feeder steers under 600 lbs sold mostly 1.00 to 5.00 lower, 600-850 lbs mostly steady to 3.00 higher, and over 800 lbs mostly 5.00 to 7.00 higher. Feeder heifers under 500 lbs sold uneven, 500-750 lbs steady to 6.00 lower, and over 750 lbs lightly tested, trading 4.00 higher. Feeder dairy heifers weighing 8501250 lbs sold 1.00 to 3.00 higher with instances of 8.00 to 9.00 higher. Average dressing slaughter cows and bull sold steady to 2.00 lower. The next available report will be Monday, November 28, 2022.Supply included: 63% Feeder Cattle (61% Steers, 37% Heifers, 0% Bulls, 2% Dairy Heifers); 17% Slaughter Cattle (96% Cows, 4% Bulls); 20% Replacement Cattle (3% Stock Cows, 70% Bred Cows, 23% Bred Heifers, 3% Cow-Calf Pairs). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 43%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 11/7/2022 Last Year Total Receipts: 18,891 18,961 15,894 Feeder Cattle: 12,863(68.1%) 15,618(82.4%) 10,002(62.9%) Slaughter Cattle: 3,119(16.5%) 2,714(14.3%) 2,417(15.2%) Replacement Cattle: 2,909(15.4%) 629(3.3%) 3,475(21.9%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 227.5 | 228 | 0.0000 | $569 |
| 300-400 | 220 | 230 | 240 | $806 |
| 400-500 | 200 | 215 | 232.5 | $969 |
| 500-600 | 175.5 | 194 | 210 | $1,070 |
| 600-700 | 170 | 180 | 193.5 | $1,171 |
| 700-800 | $-- |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | $-- | |||
| 300-400 | 180 | 187 | 191 | $654 |
| 400-500 | 155 | 177 | 212 | $795 |
| 500-600 | 159 | 169 | 183.5 | $929 |
| 600-700 | 150 | 160 | 173 | $1,038 |
| 700-800 | 151 | 161 | 164 | $1,206 |
*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 | $94 | $100 |