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Burwell Livestock Market Report

Burwell, Nebraska · USDA-reported Auction Livestock

Sale of Friday, August 12, 2022

550 head sold ·Official USDA report

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HeadThis saleLast saleLast year
Total receipts 550 4,495 0
Feeder cattle 4,495
Replacement cattle 550 0

Bred Cow and Heifer Auction today with Dispersions of Fall calving cows, Fall Pairs and 1st Calf Heifers. Demand was good with an active internet. Several consignment first time to auction, due to pasture grass shortage. Next Auction Dates Aug 26th

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Medium and Large 1 ($/head)
Weight (lb) Avg wt AgeStage Head Price range Avg $
1224–1612 1320 Young (2-4 yrs)3rd Stage (7-9 mo) 208 1,675.00–2,010.00 $1,841.65
1357 1357 Middle Aged (5-8 yrs)1st Stage (1-3 mo) 5 1,110.00 $1,110.00
1447 1447 Middle Aged (5-8 yrs)2nd Stage (4-6 mo) 7 1,275.00 $1,275.00
1268–1691 1461 Aged (>8 yrs)3rd Stage (7-9 mo) 92 1,310.00–1,550.00 $1,450.97
1302–1691 1480 Middle Aged (5-8 yrs)3rd Stage (7-9 mo) 156 1,410.00–1,785.00 $1,580.51
1459–1735 1528 Aged (>8 yrs)3rd Stage (7-9 mo) 26 1,375.00–1,585.00 $1,429.13

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Medium and Large 1 ($/head)
Weight (lb) Avg wt AgeStage Head Price range Avg $
1192 1192 Young (2-4 yrs)3rd Stage (7-9 mo) 34 2,250.00 $2,250.00

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Medium and Large 1 ($/head)
Weight (lb) Avg wt AgeStage Head Price range Avg $ Δ last sale
1262 1262 Middle Aged (5-8 yrs)Open 9 1,450.00 $1,450.00
1265 1265 Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs)Open 9 1,725.00 $1,725.00
1340 1340 Young (2-4 yrs)Open 6 1,875.00 $1,875.00
1350–1595 1455 Aged (>8 yrs)Open 7 1,300.00–1,450.00 $1,379.53

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What does "Medium and Large 1" mean?

USDA feeder grades describe frame size and muscle thickness, not quality of the individual animal. "Medium and Large" is the frame score; the number is muscle (1 = heaviest muscled). "Medium and Large 1–2" pens mix both muscle scores — common across the Southeast.

What is $/cwt?

Dollars per hundredweight — per 100 lb of animal. A 500-lb calf at $450/cwt brings 5 × $450 = $2,250. Lighter cattle usually bring more per cwt but less per head.

Why are some prices per head?

Bred cows, cow-calf pairs, and some replacement classes sell by the head, not by weight. We show those exactly as USDA reports them — a $/head figure is never converted into $/cwt on this site.

Where do these numbers come from?

From the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service's Livestock Market News — federal reporters at the sale. We publish each report in full and link the official USDA document at the top of the page.