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Advance Consignments & Future Sale Info – 2/17/12

Summer Grass available for 300 cow/calf pairs – North Park Contact Wayne Kruse: 970-222-7700  Saturday, February 26. 2012 – 10 a.m. Special Hay Auction –  Advance Consignments 56 bales mountain grass hay 4 x 4’s – Walden Semi load 3 x 4 grass hay – Hemingford Semi load grass rounds – Hemingford 10 – 1500 lbs totes of onions – LaSalle   ADVANCE CONSIGNMENTS  Wednesday, February 22, 2012 – 10 a.m Sheep, Goat, Baby Calves, Hogs and Horses Selling for James Bair – Glenwood Springs Reg Nubian billy – 6 yr old –Nubian billy – 3 yr old 2 Nubian does – 3 yr olds 2 Nubian does – yearlings Selling for Jim Campbell – Bayard NE:  30 real good bred ewes – running ages, mouthed and bagged, sheared to lamb 3/15/12; Selling for John Hall – Longmont – Holstein cow w/bull calves – nurse cow – … Read entire article »

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slaughter cow and bull results – 2/17/12

SLAUGHTER COW AND BULL AUCTION FRIDAY, February 17, 2012 State & Federal Reporting Service Compared to last week:  Slaughter and feeding cows 2.00 to 4.00 higher. Slaughter bulls sharply higher on a thin test last week.  Demand good to Very good with increased buyer interest in the seats this week.  Trading activity Moderate.  The supply included about 80% slaughter cows and bulls, balance feeder cows.  SLAUGHTER COWS Breakers:  75 – 80% lean  1545 – 2060 lbs  84.00 – 88.00 cwt High Dressing:  88.50 – 93.00 cwt Low Dressing:  79.00 – 83.50 cwt Boners”  80 – 85% lean  1180 – 1755 lbs  82.50 – 86.50 cwt High Dressing:  87.00 – 93.50 cwt Low Dressing:  78.00 – 82.00 cwt Lean:  85 – 90% lean  950 – 1520 lbs  76.00 – 80.50 cwt Low Dressing:  72.00 – 75.50 cwt Very Thin:  67.00 – 71.50 cwt  SLAUGHTER BULLS Yield Grade 1 – … Read entire article »

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Calf, Yearling, Bred Cows Results – 2/16/12

CENTENNIAL LIVESTOCK AUCTION THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2012   SPECIAL CALF AND YEARLING AUCTION STATE AND FEDERAL REPORTING  Trend not applicable due to no recent comparison.  However, all classes of cattle sold with a firm undertone.  Trading activity was moderate with good demand.  Demand was especially good for high quality heifer calves.  Supply included approximately 93% feeders and 7% replacement stock.  The feeder cattle supply was comprised of approximately 45% steers and 55% heifers.  Feeder cattle weighing over 600 lbs made up approximately 44% of the feeder supply.  Replacement stock:  Medium and Large 1 – 2 Young 1115 lbs 7 months bred $1175.00; Aged: 1260 – 1605 lbs  6  – 8 months bred $1125.00 – $1150.00. Medium and Large 2 middle aged 1145 lbs 7 months bred 960.00; Aged 1198 lbs 7 – 8 months bred $880.00. Cow/Calf Pairs:  Medium … Read entire article »

Filed under: Bred Cow/Heifer/Etc., Calves/Yearlings

hogs and horses market report results – 2-15-12

CENTENNIAL LIVESTOCK AUCTION WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2012 HOGS SOWS 1 white sow 620 lbs – 48.00 cwt – Meeker, CO 1 white sow 505 lbs – 40.00 cwt – Ft Lupton, CO 1 Hampshire sow 285 lbs – 37.50 cwt – Hillsdale, WY 1 white sow 270 lbs – 23.00 cwt – Hillsdale, WY FATS 1 mixed fat hog 270 lbs – 67.00 cwt – Hudson, CO 2 white fat hogs 260 lbs – 64.00 cwt – Hudson, CO 3 white fat hogs 238 lbs – 64.00 cwt – Hudson, CO 2 white fat hogs 225 lbs – 63.00 cwt – Hudson, CO 2 mixed fat hogs 243 lbs – 62.00 cwt – Hudson, CO 3 mixed fat hogs 283 lbs – 61.00 cwt – Arcadia, NE 2 mixed fat hogs 203 lbs – 60.00 cwt – Hudson, CO 2 blk/bw fat hogs 320 lbs – … Read entire article »

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lambs and sheep market report results – 2-15-12

CENTENNIAL LIVESTOCK AUCTION WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2012 SHEEP AND LAMB AUCTION STATE AND FEDERAL REPORTING Compared to last week: There was not enough sheep and goats for an adequate market test. There was a firmer undertone noted. Demand was moderate to good for all classes, with increasing demand as the sale went on. Trading activity was moderate. In the sheep supply about 14% feeder lambs, 37% slaughter ewes and bucks, 16% slaughter lambs, balance replacement ewes. The goat supply consisted of 59% kids, 16% nannies, 6% being mostly billies and wethers, balance mostly replacement nannies. Sheep and lambs sold on a per cwt basis and goats sold on a per head basis unless otherwise noted. IDENTIFICATION CODE: CWT=BY THE HUNDRED WEIGHT   REPRESENTATIVE SALES LAMBS 17 mixed lambs 62 lbs – 226.00 cwt – Gill, CO 11 mixed lambs 64 lbs – 213.00 cwt – Gill, CO 13 … Read entire article »

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February Hay Auction

Video Hay: 2011 CRP Grass 4×4 Bales Located Near Snyder CO View Larger Map 2010 CRP Grass 4×4 Bales Located Near Snyder CO View Larger Map   Timothy Orchard Grass  SS Bundles Located Near Bozeman MT View Larger Map … Read entire article »

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Slaughter cow, bull auction results – Feb 10, 2012

  SLAUGHTER COW AND BULL AUCTION Friday, February 10, 2012 State and Federal Reporting Service Compared to last week:  Slaughter and feedings cows 2.00 to 3.00 higher.  Slaughter bulls were too thinly traded for an adequate market test, but a firmer under tone was noted on comparable trades.  Demand goo to very good with moderate trading activity.  The supply included about 95% slaughter cows and bulls; balance feeder cows. SLAUGHTER COWS Breakers:  75 – 80% lean   1150 – 2145 lbs  80.00 – 85.00 cwt Low Dressing:  76.00 – 80.00 cwt  Boners  80 – 85% lean:  1065 – 1590 lbs  79.00 – 84.00 cwt High Dressing:  84.00 – 90.00 cwt Low Dressing:  75.00 – 79.00 cwt  Lean 85 – 90% lean:  900 – 1365 lbs  74.00 – 78.50 cwt Low Dressing:  69.00 – 74.00 cwt  SLAUGHTER BULLS Yield Grade 1 – 2   1620 – 2430 lbs  86.00 – … Read entire article »

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calf and yearling market report results – 2-9-12

Unloading and Loading of Livestock: Mondays through Fridays 6: a.m. to 12:00 midnight Saturday and Sunday hours are 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.   **************************************************************************************** CENTENNIAL LIVESTOCK AUCTION THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2012   CALF AND YEARLING AUCTION     REPRESENTATIVE SALES         STEERS 4 red strs 309 lbs – 213.00 cwt – LaSalle, CO 5 blk strs 357 lbs – 211.00 cwt – Gill, CO 18 blk/red strs 455 lbs – 208.00 cwt – LaSalle, CO 1 blk str 500 lbs – 181.00 cwt – Hayden, CO 18 blk strs 586 lbs – 171.00 cwt – Vernal, UT 5 blk strs 615 lbs – 156.50 cwt – Gill, CO 6 blk strs 650 lbs – 153.00 cwt – LaJara, CO 3 blk/bwf strs 695 lbs – 151.50 cwt – New Raymer, CO 5 blk strs 793 lbs – 146.00 cwt – Encampment, WY 8 blk/bwf strs 816 lbs – 139.00 … Read entire article »

Filed under: Calves/Yearlings

hogs and horses market report results – 2-8-12

CENTENNIAL LIVESTOCK AUCTION WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2012 HOGS SOWS 1 Hampshire sow 445 lbs – 45.00 cwt – Ault, CO 2 mixed sows 495 lbs – 44.00 cwt – Ft Morgan, CO 2 mixed sows 600 lbs – 44.00 cwt – LaSalle, CO 1 brown sow 625 lbs – 41.00 cwt – LaSalle, CO 1 Blue Butt sow 580 lbs – 38.00 cwt – Ault, CO FATS 2 white fat hogs 285 lbs – 76.00 cwt – Julesburg, CO 1 Blue Butt fat hogs 270 lbs – 75.00 cwt – Julesburg, CO 3 Hampshire fat hogs 265 lbs – 72.00 cwt – Julesburg, CO 1 Hampshire fat hog 210 lbs – 69.00 cwt – LaSalle, CO 2 mixed fat hogs 185 lbs – 66.00 cwt – Hudson, CO 1 white fat hog 275 lbs – 64.00 cwt – Julesburg, CO 2 white fat hogs 218 lbs … Read entire article »

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sheep and goat market report results – 2-8-12

CENTENNIAL LIVESTOCK AUCTION WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2012 SHEEP AND LAMB AUCTION STATE AND FEDERAL REPORTING Compared to last week: There was not enough sheep and goats for an adequate market test. Demand was moderate to good for all classes. Trading activity was moderate. In the sheep supply about 12% feeder lambs, 38% slaughter ewes and bucks, 50% slaughter lambs. The goat supply consisted of 37% kids, 24% being mostly billies and wethers. Sheep and lambs sold on a per cwt basis and goats sold on a per head basis unless otherwise noted. IDENTIFICATION CODE: CWT=BY THE HUNDRED WEIGHT   REPRESENTATIVE SALES LAMBS 7 mixed lambs 79 lbs – 197.00 cwt – Craig, CO 3 mixed lambs 105 lbs – 190.00 cwt – Pine Bluffs, WY 3 bf ewe lambs 95 lbs – 190.00 cwt – Silt, CO 1 bf lamb 75 lbs – 187.50 cwt – Pine Bluffs, … Read entire article »

Filed under: Sheep/Goats