Colorado Weekly Cattle Auction Summary
Archived Report
6/3/2023
Total Run: 911
Market Notes
Compared to last week: Combined weighted average report for 1 Colorado auction market included: Livestock Exchange. Trade activity and demand were good. Slaughter cows traded steady to 5.00 higher while slaughter bulls traded 2.75 higher. Feeding cows traded mostly 1.00 lower and feeder dairy heifers traded steady to 2.00 higher.Supply included: 24% Feeder Cattle (23% Steers, 38% Heifers, 3% Bulls, 36% Dairy Heifers); 69% Slaughter Cattle (0% Steers, 93% Cows, 7% Bulls, 0% Dairy Heifers); 7% Replacement Cattle (24% Stock Cows, 56% Cow-Calf Pairs, 20% Bulls). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 66%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 5/22/2023 Last Year Total Receipts: 911 882 1,001 Feeder Cattle: 219(24.0%) 280(31.7%) 293(29.3%) Slaughter Cattle: 632(69.4%) 550(62.4%) 660(65.9%) Replacement Cattle: 60(6.6%) 52(5.9%) 48(4.8%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | $-- | |||
| 300-400 | $-- | |||
| 400-500 | $-- | |||
| 500-600 | 252.5 | 254 | 255 | $1,397 |
| 600-700 | 232.5 | 249 | 255 | $1,616 |
| 700-800 | 222.5 | 223 | 245 | $1,669 |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | $-- | |||
| 300-400 | $-- | |||
| 400-500 | 240 | 240 | 0.0000 | $1,080 |
| 500-600 | 222.5 | 228 | 0.0000 | $1,252 |
| 600-700 | 215 | 222 | 0.0000 | $1,441 |
| 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 | $117 | $123 | $128 |