Compared to last week steers less than 600 lbs sold steady to 3.00 higher. Over 600 lbs sold 10.00 higher. Heifers less than 700 lbs sold steady to 4.00 higher and over 700 lbs sold unevenly steady. Slaughter cows and bulls sold steady to 2.00 higher. Demand was good for cattle suited for summer grass and for bangs vaccinated heifers that will be made into a bred heifer. Even with drought conditions prevailing in a large area around Torrington, buyers are optimistic on the markets. Gusty winds continue to dry out topsoil and blow dust as far as the eyes can see. Hopefully the winds can blow in some moisture.
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 93 | 400–450 | 423 | 362.00–390.00 | 379.19 |
| 72 | 450–500 | 486 | 337.00–379.00 | 368.82 |
| 48 | 500–550 | 529 | 330.00–353.00 | 340.92 |
| 232 | 550–600 | 580 | 321.00–346.00 | 334.56 |
| 54 | 600–650 | 624 | 306.00–312.00 | 310.09 |
| 94 | 650–700 | 664 | 293.00–312.00 | 303.92 |
| 61 | 700–750 | 726 | 264.00–279.00 | 275.40 |
| 56 | 750–800 | 768 | 276.00–277.00 | 276.55 |
| 48 | 850–900 | 862 | 262.00–265.00 | 263.75 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1 · Replacement$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 57 | 500–550 | 511 | 367.50–374.00 | 370.91 |
| 70 | 650–700 | 685 | 323.00 | 323.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 67 | 400–450 | 429 | 410.00–424.00 | 420.84 |
| 30 | 450–500 | 480 | 380.00 | 380.00 |
| 169 | 500–550 | 537 | 389.50–404.00 | 395.45 |
| 207 | 550–600 | 585 | 355.00–375.00 | 361.59 |
| 191 | 600–650 | 615 | 333.25–371.50 | 355.66 |
| 28 | 650–700 | 680 | 317.00–336.00 | 322.23 |
| 143 | 700–750 | 723 | 310.00–322.00 | 318.92 |
| 27 | 750–800 | 788 | 284.00–294.00 | 285.83 |
| 132 | 800–850 | 815 | 290.00–292.50 | 291.38 |
| 87 | 900–950 | 912 | 257.50–279.00 | 274.33 |
| Steers — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 10 | 1150–1200 | 1,165 | 219.00 | 219.00 |
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 75 | — | 1,188 | 3,075.00–3,300.00 | 3,215.93 |
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 40 | — | 1,277 | 1,925.00 | 1,925.00 |
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 151 | — | 1,321 | 2,650.00–2,910.00 | 2,818.20 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 30 | — | 1,317 | 3,000.00–3,285.00 | 3,109.64 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 51 | — | 1,210 | 2,210.00–2,375.00 | 2,278.74 |
| Bred Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 8 | — | 1,390 | 3,325.00 | 3,325.00 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | Open | 14 | — | 1,189 | 121.50–134.00 | 126.34 |
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 17 | — | 1,009 | 220.00–236.00 | 229.91 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 86 | — | 906 | 170.50–255.00 | 226.48 |
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | Open | 15 | — | 1,136 | 141.00–163.00 | 155.37 |
| Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) | Open | 44 | — | 1,510 | 133.00–144.50 | 141.83 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 6 | — | 2,132 | 171.00–182.00 | 174.55 |
| 27 | — | 1,869 | 152.00–184.50 | 172.02 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 164 | — | 1,399 | 140.00–151.00 | 147.91 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 60 | — | 1,203 | 138.00–146.50 | 142.91 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 33 | — | 1,420 | 123.00–148.00 | 138.52 |
| 9 | — | 1,255 | 136.00–145.50 | 143.72 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 12 | — | 1,731 | 118.00–146.50 | 139.65 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 13 | — | 1,092 | 126.00–131.50 | 129.02 |
| 1 | — | 815 | 151.00 | 151.00 |