Report Date: 12/11/2012
ML_LS756
Moses Lake, WA Tue Dec 11, 2012 USDA Market News
Stockland Livestock Auction, Davenport, WA Mon 12/10/2012
Receipts: 850 Last Week: 1000 Year Ago: 650
Compared to last Monday at same market, Stocker and Feeder steers 1.00-
6.00 higher. Stocker and feeder heifers steady to weak. Trade active with
good demand. Slaughter cows 1.00-4.00 lower. Slaughter bulls 4.00-5.00 lower.
Trade slow to moderate with light to moderate demand. Slaughter cows made up
48 percent of the offering, Slaughter bulls 5 percent, and feeders 47 percent
of the supply. The feeder supply included 74 percent steers and 26 percent
heifers. Near 71 percent of the run weighed over 600 lbs.
Feeder Steers: Medium and Large 1-2: 400-500 lbs 157.50; 500-600 lbs 139.00;
600-700 lbs 131.00-140.00, Calves; 700-800 lbs 121.00-131.50; 800-900 lbs 123.00.
Small and Medium 1-2: 400-500 lbs 135.00, Full; 600-700 lbs 129.75.
Feeder Holstein Steers: Large 2-3: 300-400 lbs 89.00; 400-500 lbs 88.00.
Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1-2: 500-600 lbs 130.00-136.00; 600-700 lbs
123.50-130.50, Calves; 700-800 lbs 105.50, Full. Small and Medium 1-2: 400-500
lbs 121.00, Full; 600-700 lbs 105.50, Full.
Heiferettes: Premium White 55-60 Percent Lean: 1300-1450 lbs. 80.50-88.00
Slaughter Cows:
Pct. Lean Weight Avg Dressing High Dressing Low Dressing
Boning 80-85 1200-1600 63.00-68.00 68.50-69.00 59.00-63.00
Lean 85-90 1100-1500 59.00-64.00 66.00-67.00 54.00-59.00
Slaughter Bulls: Weight Avg Dressing High Dressing Low Dressing
Yield Grade 1-2 1500-2150 73.00-80.50 --- 67.00-73.00
Bred Cows (Per Head): Medium and Large 1-2: Mid-Aged (5-6 yrs. Old) 1-3 mos.
bred 1085 lbs. 1225.00.
Source: USDA Market News, Moses Lake, WA.
Greg Sanders 509-393-1343 MosesLake.LGMN@ams.usda.gov
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