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Burwell Livestock Market Report

Burwell, Nebraska · USDA-reported Auction Livestock

Sale of Friday, January 19, 2024

2,340 head sold ·Official USDA report

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HeadThis saleLast saleLast year
Total receipts 2,340 1,739 0
Feeder cattle 1,739
Replacement cattle 2,340 0

The Bred cow and heifer auction started out the day with 900 head of complete dispersion's, followed by Black and Red Angus replacement heifers calving Feb to Mar. Demand was good with several buyer at the barn and very active internet bidding. Next Auction Date Jan 26th starting at 10:00 am with no weigh ups

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Medium and Large 1 ($/head)
Weight (lb) Avg wt AgeStage Head Price range Avg $
1150 1150 Young (2-4 yrs)1st Stage (1-3 mo) 10 2,500.00 $2,500.00
1127–1302 1196 Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs)3rd Stage (7-9 mo) 33 1,750.00–1,800.00 $1,778.56
1076–1362 1203 Young (2-4 yrs)3rd Stage (7-9 mo) 285 2,400.00–3,500.00 $2,684.77
1177–1470 1334 Middle Aged (5-8 yrs)3rd Stage (7-9 mo) 344 1,900.00–2,900.00 $2,165.03
1271–1485 1343 Aged (>8 yrs)3rd Stage (7-9 mo) 280 1,600.00–2,200.00 $1,747.16
1273–1431 1343 Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs)3rd Stage (7-9 mo) 18 2,300.00 $2,300.00
1239–1596 1360 Aged (>8 yrs)3rd Stage (7-9 mo) 222 1,350.00–1,700.00 $1,588.45
Medium and Large 1-2 ($/head)
Weight (lb) Avg wt AgeStage Head Price range Avg $
1186 1186 Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs)3rd Stage (7-9 mo) 10 1,725.00 $1,725.00
1352–1505 1386 Middle Aged (5-8 yrs)3rd Stage (7-9 mo) 44 1,600.00–1,725.00 $1,650.12
1343–1475 1413 Aged (>8 yrs)3rd Stage (7-9 mo) 15 1,400.00–1,550.00 $1,483.49

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Medium and Large 1 ($/head)
Weight (lb) Avg wt AgeStage Head Price range Avg $
951–1362 1132 Young (2-4 yrs)3rd Stage (7-9 mo) 841 2,225.00–2,700.00 $2,421.19
Medium and Large 1-2 ($/head)
Weight (lb) Avg wt AgeStage Head Price range Avg $
944 944 Young (2-4 yrs)3rd Stage (7-9 mo) 20 2,050.00 $2,050.00

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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.