Colorado Weekly Cattle Auction Summary
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Archived Report
2/18/2023
Total Run: 5,751
Market Notes
Compared to last week: Combined weighted average report for 3 Colorado auction markets included: Winter Livestock, La Junta Livestock, and Livestock Exchange. Trade activity moderate on moderate to very good demand. Feeder steers under 500 lbs sold sharply lower on a light test, 500-750 lbs mostly 3.00 to 5.00 higher, and over 750 lbs mixed at 3.00 lower to 3.00 higher. Feeder heifers under 450 lbs sold uneven, and heifers 450-850 lbs mostly steady to 5.00 lower. Feeder dairy heifers 850-1300 lbs sold 2.00 to 5.00 higher. Average dressing slaughter cows and bulls sold 2.00 to 4.00 higher.
Supply included: 87% Feeder Cattle (44% Steers, 50% Heifers, 0% Bulls, 6% Dairy Heifers); 13% Slaughter Cattle (94% Cows, 6% Bulls); 1% Replacement Cattle (37% Stock Cows, 41% Bred Heifers, 22% Cow-Calf Pairs). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 59%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 2/6/2023 Last Year Total Receipts: 5,751 13,167 6,106 Feeder Cattle: 4,981(86.6%) 10,713(81.4%) 4,840(79.3%) Slaughter Cattle: 730(12.7%) 1,221(9.3%) 801(13.1%) Replacement Cattle: 40(0.7%) 1,233(9.4%) 465(7.6%)
Feeder Steers
Weight |
Min |
Avg |
Max |
Approx* |
200-300 |
260 |
260 |
0.0000 |
$650
|
300-400 |
238 |
242 |
248 |
$846
|
400-500 |
219 |
234 |
260 |
$1,052
|
500-600 |
|
|
|
$--
|
600-700 |
|
|
|
$--
|
700-800 |
|
|
|
$--
|
Feeder Heifers
Weight |
Min |
Avg |
Max |
Approx* |
200-300 |
222.5 |
223 |
223 |
$557
|
300-400 |
204 |
210 |
224 |
$735
|
400-500 |
180 |
203 |
212 |
$913
|
500-600 |
175 |
190 |
201 |
$1,044
|
600-700 |
167.5 |
177 |
188 |
$1,152
|
700-800 |
163 |
171 |
178 |
$1,283
|
*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 |
$71 |
$101 |
$122 |
Total Run