Colorado Weekly Cattle Auction Summary
Archived Report
1/30/2021
Total Run: 6,077
Market Notes
Compared to last week: Combined weighted average report for 4 Colorado auction markets included: La Junta Livestock, Winter Livestock, Sterling Livestock and Livestock Exchange. Trade activity and demand moderate to good. Feeder steers under 450 lbs traded 6.00 to 11.00 lower on a light test, 450-850 lbs trade mixed from 2.00 lower to 4.00 higher, and no comparable trades over 850 lbs. Feeder heifers under 550 lbs traded mostly 2.00 to 11.00 lower, 550-800 lbs mostly 2.00 to 6.00 higher, and no comparable trades over 800 lbs. In the slaughter cow and bull supply, average dressing Breakers 3.00 higher, average dressing Boners 4.00 higher, average dressing Leans 4.00 higher, and average dressing Bulls 7.00 higher. The next available report will be Monday, February 8, 2021.Supply included: 59% Feeder Cattle (50% Steers, 49% Heifers, 0% Bulls, 1% Dairy Heifers); 8% Slaughter Cattle (92% Cows, 8% Bulls); 34% Replacement Cattle (14% Stock Cows, 53% Bred Cows, 30% Bred Heifers, 3% Cow-Calf Pairs). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 59%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 1/18/2021 Last Year Total Receipts: 6,077 16,098 10,417 Feeder Cattle: 3,567(58.7%) 13,459(83.6%) 8,937(85.8%) Slaughter Cattle: 469(7.7%) 603(3.7%) 551(5.3%) Replacement Cattle: 2,041(33.6%) 2,036(12.6%) 929(8.9%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | $-- | |||
| 300-400 | 192 | 199 | 0.0000 | $696 |
| 400-500 | 184 | 190 | 0.0000 | $856 |
| 500-600 | $-- | |||
| 600-700 | $-- | |||
| 700-800 | $-- |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | $-- | |||
| 300-400 | 164 | 164 | 0.0000 | $574 |
| 400-500 | 145 | 149 | 152 | $670 |
| 500-600 | 132.5 | 137 | 144 | $754 |
| 600-700 | 126 | 136 | 146 | $881 |
| 700-800 | 123 | 129 | 130.5 | $966 |
*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 | $75 | $84 | $91 |