USDA Western Video Livestock Auction 01/30 09:00

AMS_3242 MARS
Western Video Market Livestock Video/Internet Auction - Cottonwood, CA
  
Western Video Market-Cottonwood,CA
Livestock Weighted Average Report for 01/29/2026 - Final
  
                         This Week   Last Reported
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REPLACEMENT CATTLE:                                    
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First reported sale in three weeks so comparison not applicable, however 
a higher undertone noted.
Buyers bid readily throughout the day from in house buyers, buyers on 
the call in phone lines and on the internet.
All cattle longtime weaned, fully vaccinated from reputation sellers 
from across the Western and Central areas of the Nation.
Feeder cattle supply comprised of 89% from the West, 7% from the North 
Central, with the balance from the South Central.
Deliveries are current through August.
Current delivery is 14 days from the last day of the sale and is up to 
and including February 12, 2026.
Value added commented cattle have at least two or more "Special Programs" 
listed for the lot.
 
Supply included: 92% Feeder Cattle (52% Steers, 24% Heifers, 10% Beef/Dairy 
Steers, 14% Beef/Dairy Heifers).
8% Replacement Cattle (41% Bred Cows, 29% Bred Heifers, 20% Cow-Calf 
Pairs, 10% Heifer Pairs).
Feeder cattle over 600 lbs was 80%.
Feeder Cattle prices FOB based on net weights after a 3-24% pencil shrink 
or equivalent, with a 8-233 cent slide > 600 lbs and 25-30 cent slide 8 y3rd St37     1350        1350    3400        3400      
           5-8 T2-3  37     1400        1400    3900        3900      
           5-8 3rd St37     1350        1350    3900        3900      
  Apr      2-4 1st St90     1150        1150    3950-4100   4025      

BRED HEIFERS  -  Medium and Large  1 (Per Head/Estimate)
 Delivery  Age Stage Head  Wt Range   Avg Wt  Price Range  Avg Price
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  Mar      2-4 1st St40     1025        1025    5000        5000      
  Mar-Apr