Cattle Market Burwell Livestock Market Report
Burwell, Nebraska · USDA-reported Auction Livestock
Sale of Friday, December 20, 20243,264 head sold ·Official USDA report
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Receipts
| Head | This sale | Last sale | Last year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total receipts | 3,264 | 2,860 | 0 |
| Feeder cattle | — | 2,860 | — |
| Replacement cattle | 3,264 | — | 0 |
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Bred Cows
| Weight (lb) | Avg wt | Age | Stage | Head | Price range | Avg $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 983–1491 | 1154 | Young (2-4 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 448 | 2,850.00–3,800.00 | $3,181.31 |
| 1230 | 1230 | Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 10 | 2,010.00 | $2,010.00 |
| 1133–1439 | 1260 | Young (2-4 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 383 | 3,100.00–4,125.00 | $3,728.73 |
| 1253–1442 | 1322 | Aged (>8 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 296 | 1,850.00–2,375.00 | $2,085.38 |
| 1161–1487 | 1333 | Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 238 | 2,500.00–3,450.00 | $2,723.55 |
| 1210–1434 | 1352 | Aged (>8 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 178 | 1,850.00–2,300.00 | $2,123.75 |
| Weight (lb) | Avg wt | Age | Stage | Head | Price range | Avg $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1535 | 1535 | Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 6 | 2,800.00 | $2,800.00 |
| 1507–1650 | 1574 | Aged (>8 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 17 | 2,800.00–3,075.00 | $2,935.64 |
Bred Heifers
| Weight (lb) | Avg wt | Age | Stage | Head | Price range | Avg $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 962–1223 | 1114 | (<2 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,350 | 2,950.00–3,600.00 | $3,282.71 |
| Weight (lb) | Avg wt | Age | Stage | Head | Price range | Avg $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 938–1070 | 996 | (<2 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 25 | 2,800.00–2,900.00 | $2,852.73 |
Cow-Calf Pairs
| Weight (lb) | Avg wt | Age | Stage | Head | Price range | Avg $ | Δ last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1439 | 1439 | Aged (>8 yrs) | Open | 8 | 2,450.00 | $2,450.00 | — |
| 1586–1628 | 1598 | Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | Open | 14 | 2,700.00–2,800.00 | $2,729.11 | — |
| Weight (lb) | Avg wt | Age | Stage | Head | Price range | Avg $ | Δ last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1314 | 1314 | Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | Open | 15 | 2,950.00 | $2,950.00 | — |
Reading this report
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.
Several packages and load lots of bred heifers and bred cows on the Annual Christmas Classic Cow Sale. Bulk of the heifers were AI'd to leading trait leaders in the Angus breed. Bull bred cows and heifers sired also by leading genetics from area Nebraska Angus breeders. Few, cows were bred to Red Angus and Hereford bulls. Demand was very good throughout the day from a large crowd on the seats and a very active internet buying. Some complete dispersions from area cattlemen to start the day off. Auction moved to bred heifers and then young cows with the day closing out on packages of older cows. January 10,2025 will be a Special calf and feeder auction.