Report Date: 2/27/2015
MG_LS144
Montgomery, AL Fri Feb 27, 2015 USDA-AL Dept of Ag Market News
Alabama Auctions Daily Summary
Alabama livestock auctions that were held Thursday February 26, 2015.
Cattle Receipts: 648 Last Week: 125 Last Year: 1,544
Compared to one week ago: Slaughter cows and bulls sold mostly steady.
All feeder classes sold mostly steady to 2.00 lower in a limited
supply. Trade moderate with good demand on feeders. Replacement cows
and pairs sold mostly steady. Light cattle receipts due to inclement
weather. Slaughter cows made up 12 percent of the offerings, bulls 2
percent, replacement cows and pairs 6 percent, and feeders 80 percent.
The feeder supply included 15 percent steers, 50 percent heifers, and
35 percent bulls. Near 13 percent of the run weighed over 600 lbs.
Slaughter Cows Lean 85-90% Lean
Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price
3 1050-1185 1140 116.00-118.00 117.31
Feeder Steers Medium and Large 1
Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price
3 380-395 385 285.00-290.00 288.29
Feeder Heifers Medium and Large 1
Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price
3 405-405 405 245.00-250.00 248.33
Feeder Heifers Medium and Large 2
5 515-535 527 222.50-225.00 224.02
3 560-595 573 210.00-220.00 214.90
Feeder Heifers Medium and Large 3
5 425-445 439 230.00-240.00 232.95
6 475-485 480 220.00-230.00 225.41
Feeder Bulls Medium and Large 1
Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price
3 465-485 477 260.00-270.00 264.95
3 520-540 533 245.00-250.00 246.63
3 615-645 625 205.00-215.00 210.58
Feeder Bulls Medium and Large 2
3 440-440 440 265.00-275.00 270.00
Open and Bred Replacement Cows
Young to middle aged Aged
Large 2 Large 3
0-3 mos 1550.00-1650.00 ---------------
4-6 mos 1775.00-1975.00 1450.00-1650.00
7-9 mos 2100.00-2300.00 1850.00-1950.00
Medium 2 Medium 3
0-3 mos 1400.00-1600.00 1000.00-1200.00
4-6 mos 1700.00-1900.00 1300.00-1500.00
7-9 mos 1900.00-2200.00 1600.00-1725.00
Small 2 Small 3
0-3 mos 1000.00-1250.00 650.00-850.00
4-6 mos 1250.00-1450.00 1165.00-1240.00
7-9 mos 1400.00-1600.00, up to 2100.00 ---------------
Replacement Pairs
Young to middle aged cows with calves 100-300 lbs Aged
Large 2 Large 3
2700.00-3000.00, few up to 3800.00 2200.00-2500.00
Medium 2 Medium 3
2000.00-2300.00, few up to 2750.00 1900.00-2000.00
Small 2 Small 3
1800.00-2100.00, few up to 2450.00 1350.00-1650.00
Source: USDA-AL Dept of Ag Market News Service, Montgomery, AL
David Garcia, OIC / Office 334-223-7488
Johnny Young, Market Reporter.
For more information contact: montgomery.lgmn@ams.usda.gov
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