The Miles City Livestock Commission Auction released its weighted average report for April 14, detailing livestock receipts and market activity at the Miles City, Montana auction. The report was published by AMS Livestock, Poultry & Grain Market News in coordination with the Montana Department of Agriculture.
The weekly auction is an important source of information for ranchers, buyers, and sellers in the region who rely on timely data to make decisions about livestock sales and purchases. The report offers insight into local supply, demand, and pricing trends.
According to the final tally for April 14, total receipts reached 702 head of cattle. Feeder cattle made up nearly half of this number at 345 head (49.1%), while slaughter cattle accounted for 190 head (27.1%) and replacement cattle totaled 167 head (23.8%). Compared to the previous week’s auction on April 7—which saw lower overall numbers—this week featured higher feeder cattle receipts with moderate to good demand noted across categories.
Feeder steers ranged from $575 per hundredweight (cwt) for lighter weights down to $310 per cwt for heavier animals above 900 pounds. Heifers showed a similar pattern with prices ranging from over $500 per cwt in lighter weight classes down to around $357 per cwt as weights increased. Slaughter cows generally sold $1 to $4 higher than last week’s reported prices, reflecting continued strong demand among buyers.
The supply breakdown included a majority of heifers among feeder cattle (81%), while cows represented most slaughter animals (65%). Feeding cows were described as being in steady-to-lower undertones compared with last week due to limited testing but still attracted good buyer interest.
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Looking ahead, regular reporting by AMS Livestock Market News will continue offering transparency into regional livestock markets so producers can stay informed about price movements and industry developments.
