AP_LS141 New Holland, PA Wed February 14, 2018 MD Dept of Ag-USDA Market News Four States Livestock Auction - Hagerstown, Md Livestock Auction Report for Wednesday, February 14, 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: 191 50 120 75 47 26 Last Week: 000 00 000 000 00 00 Compared to last week slaughter cows had no trend due to previous weeks limited supply. Cattle supply included 15 steers and heifers, 79 slaughter cows, 1 bulls, 86 feeder cattle, 6 stock cows and 4 dairy cows and heifers. All prices per cwt. Slaughter Steers: Choice 2-3 1588 lbs 115.00. Slaughter Holstein Steers: Select 2-3 1330-1472 lbs 75.00-79.00. Slaughter Heifers: High Choice and Prime 2-3 1182-1528 lbs 119.00-123.00. Choice 2-3 1424-1448 lbs 115.00-119.00. Slaughter Cows: Percent Lean Avg. Dressing High Dressing Low Dressing Premium White 65-75 ----------- ----------- ----------- Breakers 75-80 52.50-55.00 ----------- ----------- Boners 80-85 46.50-51.00 52.50-55.50 ----------- Lean 85-90 44.00-51.00 52.00-54.00 41.00-44.00 Slaughter Bulls: Low Dress 1614 lbs 65.00. Feeder Cattle: All prices per cwt. Steers: Medium and Large 1 400-500 lbs 550.00-180.00; 500-700 lbs 140.00-165.00. Medium and Large 2 300-500 lbs 132.50-132.50; 500-700 lbs 112.50-132.50; 700-900 lbs 90.00-115.00. Holstein Steers: Large 3 800-1000 lbs 65.00-75.00. Heifers: Medium and Large 1 300-500 lbs 130.00-145.00; 500-700 lbs 120.00-139.00; 700-800 lbs 115.00-115.00. Medium and Large 2 300-500 lbs 97.50-122.50; 500-700 lbs 112.50-117.50. Bulls: Medium and Large 1 300-500 lbs 142.50-162.50; 500-700 lbs 132.50-137.50. Medium and Large 2 500-700 lbs 112.50-120.00. Beef Stock Cows: Sold By Head. Short Bred Cows: (1-3 months): No Market Test. Bred Cows: (4-7 months): No Market Test. Springing Cows: (7-9 months): No Market Test. Cow/Calf: Price. No Market Test. Stock Bulls: sold by the pound. Return to Farm Calves: Compared to last week holstein bull calves had no trend due to previous weeks limited supply. All prices per cwt. Holstein Bull Calves: Number 1 96-120 lbs 90.00-134.00; 75-94 lbs 82.50-105.00. Number 2 96-120 lbs 60.00-87.50; 75-94 lbs 55.00-80.00. Utility 75-120 lbs 32.00-40.00. Holstein Heifer Calves: No Market Test. Beef Calves: No Market Test. Slaughter Hogs: All Prices per cwt. Barrows and Gilts: 52-58 percent lean: 250-350 lbs 66.00-71.00, few to 75.00. 48-52 percent lean: 250-350 lbs 58.00-67.00. Roasters: 150-225 lbs 40.00-77.00. Sows: US 1-3 300-500 lbs 45.00-60.00; 500-700 lbs 46.00-61.00. Boars: 175-300 lbs 18.00-36.00; 300-800 lbs 4.00-8.00. Feeder Pig: sold per head. US 1-2 50-70 lbs 50.00-57.50; 70-90 lbs 57.00-57.00. Slaughter Sheep: All prices per cwt. Lambs: Choice 2-3 50-70 lbs 210.00-290.00; 70-90 lbs 230.00-240.00; 90-120 lbs 160.00-170.00. Yearlings: No Market Test. Ewes: Good 100-200 lbs 75.00-85.00. Rams: No Market Test. Slaughter Goats: All goats are sold per head with estimated weights. Kids: Selection 1 30-40 lbs 60.00-90.00; 50-70 lbs 125.00-165.00; 70-80 lbs 170.00-177.50. Nannies: Selection 1 80-130 lbs 130.00-180.00. Selection 2 130-180 lbs 155.00. Billies: Selection 1 100-150 lbs 165.0. Wethers: Selection 2 50-100 lbs 135.00-145.00; 100-150 lbs 180.00-225.00. 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 Matt Everitt, Market Reporter 570/490/5587/ Levi Geyer OIC 717-354-2391 http://www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/ap_ls141.txt 0030e me