Colorado Weekly Cattle Auction Summary
Archived Report
5/20/2023
Total Run: 950
Market Notes
Compared to last week: Combined weighted average report for 1 Colorado auction market included: Livestock Exchange. Trade activity and demand was moderate to good. No trend available on feeder cattle due to a lack of comparable trades. Average dressing slaughter cows sold 2.00 to 6.00 higher; bulls 1.00 lower. Dairy feeder heifers sold steady to 7.00 higher.Supply included: 31% Feeder Cattle (25% Steers, 40% Heifers, 35% Dairy Heifers); 60% Slaughter Cattle (0% Steers, 0% Heifers, 88% Cows, 10% Bulls, 1% Dairy Heifers); 9% Replacement Cattle (9% Bred Cows, 82% Cow-Calf Pairs, 9% Heifer Pairs). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 68%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 5/8/2023 Last Year Total Receipts: 950 2,025 4,548 Feeder Cattle: 293(30.8%) 1,045(51.6%) 1,944(42.7%) Slaughter Cattle: 574(60.4%) 584(28.8%) 1,704(37.5%) Replacement Cattle: 83(8.7%) 396(19.6%) 900(19.8%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | $-- | |||
| 300-400 | $-- | |||
| 400-500 | 252.5 | 254 | 257.5 | $1,145 |
| 500-600 | 242.5 | 243 | 257.5 | $1,334 |
| 600-700 | 231 | 236 | 257.5 | $1,532 |
| 700-800 | 193 | 194 | 197.5 | $1,457 |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | $-- | |||
| 300-400 | $-- | |||
| 400-500 | 220 | 227 | 0.0000 | $1,020 |
| 500-600 | 212.5 | 214 | 0.0000 | $1,177 |
| 600-700 | 204 | 208 | 212.5 | $1,354 |
| 700-800 | 190 | 190 | 212.5 | $1,425 |
*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 | $110 | $116 | $123 |