Report Date: 3/24/2015
ML_LS756
Moses Lake, WA Tue Mar 24, 2015 USDA Market News
Stockland Livestock Auction, Davenport, WA Mon 3/23/2015
Receipts: 240 Last Week: 320 Year Ago: 865
Compared to last Monday at the same market, not enough stocker or feeder
cattle this week for accurate trends, however a higher undertone was noted.
Trade active with moderate to good demand. Slaughter cows and bulls 3.00-4.00
lower. Trade slow with light to moderate demand as processors report light
demand for the meat product. Slaughter cows made up 64 percent of the
offering, Slaughter bulls 5 percent, and feeders 31 percent of the supply.
The feeder supply included 64 percent steers and 36 percent heifers. Near 78
percent of the run weighed over 600 lbs.
Feeder Steers: Medium and Large 1-2: 500-600 lbs 243.00; 600-700 lbs 235.00;
700-800 lbs 205.00; 800-900 lbs 179.00.
Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1-2: 500-600 lbs 217.00; 600-700 lbs 193.00;
600-700 lbs 185.00, Full; 600-700 lbs 205.00, Replacement.
Slaughter Cows:
Pct. Lean Weight Avg Dressing High Dressing Low Dressing
Boning 80-85 1200-1700 98.00-105.00 106.00-107.00 92.00-98.00
Lean 85-90 1100-1400 96.00-102.00 103.00-108.00 90.00-96.00
Lean 90 800-1250 84.00-89.00 --- 75.00-84.00
Slaughter Bulls: Weight Avg Dressing High Dressing Low Dressing
Yield Grade 1-2 1700-2000 121.00-131.00 --- 115.00-121.00
Source: USDA Market News, Moses Lake, WA.
Greg Sanders 509-393-1343 MosesLake.LPGMN@ams.usda.gov
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