Ithica Dairy Replacement Auction
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MD_LS151
Madison, WI Thu. Apr. 30, 2009 USDA-WI Dept of Ag Market News
Summary of Wisconsin dairy auction at Richland Cattle Center,
Ithaca, Wisconsin on Wednesday, Apr. 29, 2009.
Holsteins unless otherwise stated. Prices per head, unless otherwise
stated.
Receipts: This week 250 head, Last month 300, Year ago 300
Demand: Moderate with good buyer attendance. Recent rains made field
work a non issue, so dairy farmers were in attendance to check prices and to
possibly add to herd numbers.
Milk prices continue to make dairy a hard business to remain profitable. The
supply included a herd dispersal of close to 100 head. Prices for most
classes were firm to higher than month ago sales. Compared to sales a year ago,
many prices continued 150.00-300.00 below last year. Quality of cattle was
moderate to good with a few exceptions at higher levels. Quality of cattle was
moderate to good with a few exceptions at higher levels.
Supply: 50% Fresh Milking Cows, 15% Springing Cows, 15% Springing Heifers,
20% Open Heifers
Fresh Milking Cows: 2-6 years old
Supreme - 1900.00-2000.00 top 2450.00
Approved - 1600.00-1900.00
Medium - 1250.00-1600.00
Common - 900.00-1200.00
Bred Cows:
Approved - 1550.00-1850.00 bred 7-9 months (Springing)
Medium - 1200.00-1500.00 bred 7-9 months (Springing)
925.00-1375.00 few Jersey bred 7-9 months
Common - 1000.00-1225.00 bred 7-9 months (Springing)
Bred Heifers:
Approved - 1500.00-1600.00 bred 7-9 months (Springing)
Medium - 1250.00-1500.00 bred 7-9 months (Springing)
Common - 900.00-1200.00 bred 7-9 months (Springing)
Open Heifers: (estimated weights)
85- 120 lbs. - 300.00- 425.00
150- 300 lbs. - 400.00- 600.00
300- 500 lbs. - 650.00- 775.00
600- 800 lbs. - 725.00-1040.00
900-1200 lbs. - 850.00-1000.00
Source: Wisconsin Dept of Ag-USDA Market News Service, Madison, WI
Bob Hunter 608/206-7901
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