Colorado Weekly Cattle Auction Summary
Archived Report
4/8/2023
Total Run: 9,106
Market Notes
Compared to last week: Combined weighted average report for 4 Colorado auction markets included: Centennial Livestock, Winter Livestock, La Junta Livestock, and Livestock Exchange. Trade activity and demand moderate to good. Feeder steers under 550 lbs sold mostly 1.00 to 5.00 lower, and over 550 lbs mostly 1.00 to 7.00 higher. Feeder heifers 400-700 lbs sold mostly 8.00 to 16.00 higher. Heifers over 700 lbs sold unevenly steady. Feeder dairy heifers over 1050 lbs sold mostly steady to 2.00 higher.Supply included: 87% Feeder Cattle (29% Steers, 22% Dairy Steers, 35% Heifers, 0% Bulls, 14% Dairy Heifers); 12% Slaughter Cattle (1% Heifers, 89% Cows, 8% Bulls, 1% Dairy Heifers); 1% Replacement Cattle (54% Stock Cows, 2% Cow-Calf Pairs, 43% Bulls). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 46%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 3/27/2023 Last Year Total Receipts: 9,106 6,990 8,848 Feeder Cattle: 7,908(86.8%) 6,090(87.1%) 7,815(88.3%) Slaughter Cattle: 1,111(12.2%) 830(11.9%) 915(10.3%) Replacement Cattle: 87(1.0%) 70(1.0%) 118(1.3%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | $-- | |||
| 300-400 | 286 | 291 | 292 | $1,019 |
| 400-500 | 253 | 272 | 278 | $1,222 |
| 500-600 | 239 | 256 | 268 | $1,408 |
| 600-700 | $-- | |||
| 700-800 | $-- |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | $-- | |||
| 300-400 | 219 | 246 | 267 | $862 |
| 400-500 | 208 | 229 | 246 | $1,029 |
| 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 | $104 | $112 | $119 |