AP_LS141 New Holland, PA Wed July 28, 2018 MD Dept of Ag-USDA Market News Four States Livestock Auction - Hagerstown, Md Livestock Auction Report for Wednesday, July 28, 2018 *** Special Feeder Cattle Sale every 2nd and 4th Wednesday *** Special Stock Cow Sale every 1st Wednesday Special Dairy Sale every 3rd Wednesday Cattle Calves Hogs Feeder Pigs Sheep Goat Receipts: 182 79 72 57 26 23 Last Week: 205 69 52 32 37 12 Compared to last week slaughter cows had no trend due to previous weeks limited supply. Cattle supply included 10 steers and heifers, 63 slaughter cows, 4 bulls, 108 feeder cattle and 7 dairy cows and heifers. All prices per cwt. Slaughter Steers: High Select and Low Choice 2-3 1260-1322 lbs 100.00-103.50. Slaughter Holstein Steers: Select 2-3 1236-1602 lbs 52.00-56.00. Slaughter Heifers: No Maket Test. Slaughter Cows: Percent Lean Avg. Dressing High Dressing Low Dressing Premium White 65-75 ----------- ----------- ----------- Breakers 75-80 ----------- ----------- ----------- Boners 80-85 49.00-52.00 62.00-64.00 ----------- Lean 85-90 45.00-49.00 ----------- 41.00-44.00 Slaughter Bulls: Average Dress 1584-1608 lbs 72.00-75.00. High Dress 1604-1616 lbs 80.00-81.00. Feeder Cattle: All prices per cwt. Steers: Medium and Large 1 250-300 lbs 165.00-169.00; 300-350 lbs 160.00-165.00; 350-400 lbs 137.50; 500-600 lbs 118.00-122.50; 600-800 lbs 105.00-110.00. Medium and Large 2 350-400 lbs 117.50; 500-550 lbs 112.00-127.50. Holstein Steers: Large 3 450-500 lbs 72.00-76.00; 600-650 lbs 77.00-80.00; 700-750 lbs 74.00. Heifers: Medium and Large 1 300-350 lbs 145.00; 400-450 lbs 112.50-129.00; 650-700 lbs 110.00. Medium and Large 2 200-250 lbs 105.00-115.00; 300-350 lbs 115.00-122.50; 400-450 lbs 117.50. Bulls: Medium and Large 1 300-400 lbs 160.00-164.00. Medium and Large 2 200-250 lbs 100.00; 300-400 lbs 105.00-110.00, one 130.00; 400-450 lbs 122.50-137.50. Beef Stock Cows: Sold By Head. Short Bred Cows: (1-3 months): Bred Cows: (4-7 months): Springing Cows: (7-9 months): Cow/Calf: Price per pair Black 930 lb Bull Calf 266 lbs 800.00. Black 870 lb Heifer Calf 306 lbs 860.00. Black 1086 lb Heifer Calf 276 lbs 955.00. Stock Bulls: sold by the head. Return to Farm Calves: Compared to last week holstein bull calves sold 10.00-15.00 higher. All prices per cwt. Holstein Bull Calves: Number 1 96-120 lbs 95.00-105.00; 75-94 lbs 82.50-95.00. Number 2 96-120 lbs 80.00-92.50; 75-94 lbs 62.50-82.50. Utility 65-120 lbs 15.00-30.00. Holstein Heifer Calves: Number 1 85-120 lbs 80.00-105.00. Beef Calves: No Market Test. Slaughter Hogs: All Prices per cwt. Barrows and Gilts: 52-58 percent lean: 250-350 lbs 49.00-54.00, few 59.00-61.00. 48-52 percent lean: 250-350 lbs 44.00-49.00. Roasters: 150-190 lbs 43.00-56.00. Sows: US 1-3 300-500 lbs 28.00-37.00; 500-700 lbs 31.00-38.00. Boars: 200-230 lbs 29.00; 300-800 lbs 4.50-5.00. Feeder Pig: sold per head. US 1-2 20-30 lbs 41.00-45.00; 30-40 lbs 45.00; 70-90 lbs 46.00-56.00; 120-130 lbs 75.00-96.00; 140-160 lbs 98.00-119.00. Slaughter Sheep: All prices per cwt. Lambs: Choice 2-3 50-60 lbs 160.00-180.00; 60-80 lbs 170.00-192.50; 100-120 lbs 175.00-200.00; 120-140 lb 197.50. Yearlings: 82 lbs 95.00. Ewes: Good 108-124 lbs 85.00. Rams: No Market Test. Slaughter Goats: All goats are sold per head with estimated weights. Kids: Selection 1 70-80 lbs 180.00-190.00. Selection 2 55.00-60.00, one 92.50; 40-50 lbs 130.00; 70-80 lbs 120.00-155.00. Selection 3 50-60 lbs 55.00. Nannies: Selection 1 80-130 lbs 135.00-145.00. Selection 2 80-130 lbs 90.00-130.00. Selection 3 80-130 lbs 105.00. Billies: No Market Test. Wethers: No Market Test. Price and grade information is reported by the Maryland Department of Agriculture-USDA Market News Service. While market reports reflect the majority of livestock sold at each sale, there are instances where animals do not fit reporting categories and are not included in this report. Source: Maryland Department of Agriculture - USDA Market News, Annapolis, MD Dave Wert, Market Reporter 570/490/5587/ Levi Geyer OIC 717-354-2391 http://www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/ap_ls141.txt 2330e dw