Cattle Market Wyoming Weekly Cattle Auction Summary
Wyoming · USDA-reported Auction Livestock
Sale of Monday, August 23, 20212,139 head sold ·Official USDA report
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Receipts
| Head | This sale | Last sale | Last year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total receipts | 2,139 | 1,340 | 3,676 |
| Feeder cattle | 1,682 | 1,340 | 2,934 |
| Slaughter cattle | 310 | — | 550 |
| Replacement cattle | 147 | — | 192 |
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Feeder Steers
| Weight (lb) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Avg $ | ≈ $/hd | Δ last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 515 | 515 | 6 | 177.00 | $177.00 | $912 | +9.00 |
| 643 | 643 | 21 | 170.00 | $170.00 | $1,093 | — |
| 732 | 732 | 20 | 155.00 | $155.00 | $1,135 | — |
| 758–788 | 773 | 46 | 157.00–169.00 | $162.88 | $1,259 | +3.63 |
| 830–842 | 839 | 175 | 156.00–166.00 | $163.30 | $1,370 | +8.30 |
| 872 | 872 | 35 | 157.50 | $157.50 | $1,373 | +7.00 |
| 900–944 | 925 | 67 | 152.50–157.00 | $154.00 | $1,424 | +10.26 |
| 1000–1005 | 1003 | 25 | 148.00–149.00 | $148.48 | $1,489 | +7.48 |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight (lb) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Avg $ | ≈ $/hd | Δ last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 549 | 549 | 19 | 164.00 | $164.00 | $900 | +4.00 |
| 551 | 551 | 18 | 163.00 | $163.00 | $898 | -2.50 |
| 644 | 644 | 20 | 156.00 | $156.00 | $1,005 | +0.54 |
| 653 | 653 | 46 | 163.00 | $163.00 | $1,064 | +7.48 |
| 696 | 696 | 17 | 151.50 | $151.50 | $1,054 | — |
| 725–746 | 732 | 61 | 145.00–154.00 | $151.56 | $1,109 | +0.28 |
| 763–797 | 777 | 90 | 150.00–157.00 | $154.13 | $1,198 | +1.13 |
| 806–849 | 822 | 73 | 146.00–148.00 | $146.73 | $1,206 | -1.26 |
| 853–886 | 859 | 154 | 144.00–154.00 | $150.62 | $1,294 | +0.62 |
| 911–941 | 929 | 161 | 147.50–151.50 | $149.82 | $1,392 | +4.64 |
| 976–999 | 985 | 120 | 142.00–150.00 | $146.72 | $1,445 | +4.29 |
| 1010 | 1010 | 78 | 145.50 | $145.50 | $1,470 | — |
| 1101–1145 | 1129 | 27 | 132.00–136.00 | $133.45 | $1,507 | — |
Slaughter Cows
| Weight (lb) | Avg wt | Dressing | Head | Price range | Avg $ | ≈ $/hd | Δ last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1250–1458 | 1341 | 80-85% | 69 | 64.00–69.00 | $66.53 | $892 | — |
| 1400–1800 | 1563 | 80-85% | 37 | 66.00–74.50 | $71.24 | $1,113 | — |
| Weight (lb) | Avg wt | Dressing | Head | Price range | Avg $ | ≈ $/hd | Δ last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1170–1333 | 1251 | 85-90% | 57 | 54.50–58.00 | $56.46 | $706 | — |
Slaughter Bulls
| Weight (lb) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Avg $ | ≈ $/hd | Δ last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1702–2240 | 1912 | 28 | 80.50–89.00 | $85.25 | $1,630 | — |
Cow-Calf Pairs
| Weight (lb) | Avg wt | Age | Stage | Head | Price range | Avg $ | Δ last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1315–1631 | 1531 | Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 1st/2nd Stage (1-6 mo) | 44 | 1,500.00–1,650.00 | $1,589.77 | — |
| 1460–1631 | 1546 | Aged (>8 yrs) | Open | 10 | 1,450.00–1,500.00 | $1,476.38 | — |
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.
Compared to last week steers under 800 lbs sold 1.00 to 4.00 higher, over 800 lbs sold 9.00 to 10.00 higher. Most weights of heifers sold 1.00 to 2.00 higher with over 900 lbs 4.00 higher. Compared to two weeks ago slaughter cows sold 3.00 to 5.00 lower and bulls 5.00 lower. Demand was good for yearling cattle going to the feedlot. Moderate demand for slaughter cows and pairs. Spotty rain showers across several areas of the state last week. Might be a little to late for this growing season but at least it shows it still can rain and it will replenish moisture in dry soils. Some cattlemen continue to reduce their herds for winter grazing and hay they have on hand.