Report Date: 3/28/2017
ML_LS756
Moses Lake, WA Tue Mar 28, 2017 USDA Market News
Stockland Livestock Auction, Davenport, WA Mon 3/27/2017
Receipts: 325 Last Week: 805 Year Ago: 670
Compared to last Monday at the same market, stocker and feeder cattle steady
in a light test. Trade very active with good demand for small lots and singles.
Slaughter cows steady. Slaughter bulls 10.00-11.00 higher. Trade very active
with very good demand especially from internet buyers. Slaughter cows 59
percent, Slaughter bulls 10 percent, and feeders 31 percent of the supply.
The feeder supply included 57 percent steers and 43 percent heifers. Near 61
percent of the run weighed over 600 lbs.
Please Note:
The below USDA LPGMN price report is reflective of the majority of classes
and grades of livestock offered for sale. There may be instances where some
sales do not fit within reporting guidelines and therefore will not be
included in the report. Prices are reported on a per cwt basis, unless
otherwise noted.
Feeder Steers: Medium and Large 1-2: 500-600 lbs 147.50; 700-800 lbs 128.50-
131.50. Small 4: 500-600 lbs 80.50-82.00.
Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1-2: 400-500 lbs 136.00; 600-700 lbs 125.00.
Large 1: 800-900 lbs 121.00.
Slaughter Cows:
Pct. Lean Weight Avg Dressing High Dressing Low Dressing
Boners 80-85 1400-1700 65.00-69.00 --- 60.00-65.00
Lean 85-90 1200-1600 62.00-66.00 --- 58.00-62.00
Lean Light 90 900-1200 54.00-58.00 --- 49.00-54.00
Slaughter Bulls: Weight Avg Dressing High Dressing Low Dressing
Yield Grade 1-2 1500-2400 83.00-89.00 91.00-92.00 77.00-83.00
Source: USDA Market News, Moses Lake, WA.
Greg Sanders 509-393-1343 MosesLake.LPGMN@ams.usda.gov
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