Report Date: 2/18/2015
MG_LS144
Montgomery, AL Wed Feb 18, 2015 USDA-AL Dept of Ag Market News
Alabama Auctions Daily Summary
Alabama livestock auctions that were held Tuesday February 17, 2015.
Cattle Receipts: 1,186 Last Week: 2,356 Last Year: 3,494
Compared to one week ago: Slaughter cows and bulls sold steady. All
feeder classes sold steady to 4.00 higher. Trade active with good
demand on feeders. Replacement cows and pairs sold mostly steady.
Slaughter cows made up 8 percent of the offerings, bulls 3 percent,
replacement cows and pairs 10 percent, and feeders 79 percent. The
feeder supply included 25 percent steers, 40 percent heifers, and 35
percent bulls. Near 21 percent of the run weighed over 600 lbs.
Slaughter Cows Boner 80-85% Lean
Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price
8 990-1365 1186 120.00-124.00 122.77
7 1190-1335 1269 126.00-130.00 127.58 High Dressing
12 1045-1290 1132 114.00-119.00 116.94 Low Dressing
Slaughter Cows Lean 85-90% Lean
7 890-1245 1101 110.00-113.00 110.40 High Dressing
Slaughter Bulls Yield Grade 1-2
Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price
4 1590-1890 1770 138.00-141.00 139.81
4 1630-2145 1933 145.00-150.00 148.42 High Dressing
5 1540-2045 1671 130.00-135.00 130.94 Low Dressing
Feeder Steers Medium and Large 2
Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price
4 360-385 371 337.00-346.00 341.99
23 651-670 653 210.00-215.00 214.47
Feeder Steers Medium and Large 3
5 760-775 769 192.00-196.00 194.60
Feeder Heifers Medium and Large 1
Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price
3 315-325 322 315.00-325.00 320.00
4 360-385 379 300.00-305.00 301.19
4 555-570 564 228.00-237.00 231.72
Feeder Heifers Medium and Large 2
3 485-485 485 250.00-257.00 253.00
5 505-545 530 230.00-237.00 234.46
4 560-585 571 220.00-227.00 222.28
Feeder Heifers Medium and Large 3
3 315-335 328 295.00-300.00 298.40
3 375-395 388 270.00-275.00 271.61
9 410-440 422 242.00-250.00 248.10
4 455-475 465 235.00-240.00 237.45
17 520-545 539 218.00-227.00 225.17
4 660-680 668 190.00-196.00 192.03
Feeder Bulls Medium and Large 1
Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price
3 325-340 335 365.00-370.00 366.62
10 355-375 365 335.00-345.00 338.92
3 415-425 422 310.00-315.00 311.64
Feeder Bulls Medium and Large 2
8 400-440 428 300.00-305.00 301.20
5 505-545 528 246.00-255.00 250.99
Feeder Bulls Medium and Large 3
7 425-440 436 285.00-295.00 288.51
7 465-495 480 270.00-275.00 272.36
9 505-535 524 232.00-242.00 235.56
3 580-595 587 222.00-230.00 226.35
Board Sale: Arab, AL
Feeder Steers: Medium and Large 1-2: 63 head 800 lbs 194.75; 59 head
850 lbs 190.25; 55 head 900 lbs 185.50. Cattle sold with a 2 percent
shrink, 6to 8 cent slide up only, and to be delivered February 20-21,
2015.
Open and Bred Replacement Cows
Young to middle aged Aged
Large 2 Large 3
0-3 mos --------------- ---------------
4-6 mos 1800.00-2000.00 1535.00-1700.00
7-9 mos --------------- 1600.00-1785.00
Medium 2 Medium 3
0-3 mos 1210.00-1455.00 1100.00-1300.00
4-6 mos 1600.00-1850.00 1300.00-1500.00
7-9 mos --------------- ---------------
Small 2 Small 3
0-3 mos 1050.00-1250.00 785.00-900.00
4-6 mos 1320.00-1360.00 910.00-1125.00
7-9 mos --------------- 1325.00
Replacement Pairs
Young to middle aged cows with calves 100-300 lbs Aged
Large 2 Large 3
2575.00 ---------------
Medium 2 Medium 3
--------------- 1900.00-2100.00
Small 2 Small 3
1750.00 1500.00-1700.00
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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