AP_LS141 New Holland, PA Wed March 14, 2018 MD Dept of Ag-USDA Market News Four States Livestock Auction - Hagerstown, Md Livestock Auction Report for Wednesday, March 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: 314 33 118 68 111 63 Last Week: 239 45 122 44 19 19 Compared to last week slaughter cows had no trend due to limited supply. Cattle supply included 22 steers and heifers, 50 slaughter cows, 5 bulls, 234 feeder cattle, 0 stock cows and 3 dairy cows and heifers. All prices per cwt. Slaughter Steers: High Choice and Prime 2-3 1402-1634 lbs 124.00-126.00. Choice 2-3 1360 lbs 122.00. Slaughter Holstein Steers: Choice 2-3 1270-1440 lbs 87.00-88.00. Slaughter Heifers: No Market Test. Slaughter Cows: Percent Lean Avg. Dressing High Dressing Low Dressing Premium White 65-75 ----------- ----------- ----------- Breakers 75-80 54.00-58.00 61.00-64.00 ----------- Boners 80-85 54.00-58.00 59.00-64.00 ----------- Lean 85-90 54.00-57.00 59.00-61.00 ----------- Slaughter Bulls: Average Dress 2028 lbs 84.00. High Dress 1658-1766 lbs 103.00-107.00. Low Dress 1836-1852 lbs 74.00-75.00. Feeder Cattle: All prices per cwt. Steers: Medium and Large 1 300-500 lbs 137.50-157.50; 500-700 lbs 141.00-155.00; 700-900 lbs 114.00-127.50. Medium and Large 2 300-500 lbs 120.00-137.50; 500-700 lbs 103.00-145.00; 700-900 lbs 105.00-112.00. Holstein Steers: Large 3 300-500 lbs 81.00-90.00. Heifers: Medium and Large 1 300-500 lbs 122.50-140.00; 500-700 lbs 118.00-131.00. Medium and Large 2 300-500 lbs 95.00-125.00; 500-700 lbs 100.00-121.00. Bulls: Medium and Large 1 300-500 lbs 142.50-162.50; 500-700 lbs 122.00-140.00. Medium and Large 2 300-500 lbs 115.00-140.00; 500-700 lbs 99.00-120.00; 700-900 lbs 86.00-98.00. 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. Stock Bulls: sold by the pound. Return to Farm Calves: Compared to last week holstein bull calves sold mostly steady. All prices per cwt. Holstein Bull Calves: Number 1 96-120 lbs 92.50-120.00; 75-94 lbs 90.00-90.00. Number 2 96-120 lbs 52.50-85.00; 75-94 lbs 40.00-62.50. 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 61.00-65.00. 48-52 percent lean: 250-350 lbs 44.00-54.00. Roasters: 150-225 lbs 50.00-66.00. Sows: US 1-3 300-500 lbs 32.00-47.00; 500-700 lbs 42.50-44.00. Boars: 175-300 lbs 15.00-15.00; 300-800 lbs 2.00-6.50. Feeder Pig: sold per head. US 1-2 No Market Test. Slaughter Sheep: All prices per cwt. Lambs: Choice 2-3 20-40 lbs 197.50-240.00; 40-60 lbs 215.00-250.00; 60-80 lbs 185.00-250.00; 80-100 lbs 200.00-217.50. Yearlings: No Market Test. Ewes: Good 100-200 lbs 75.00-110.00. Rams: 246 lbs 80.00. Slaughter Goats: All goats are sold per head with estimated weights. Kids: Selection 1 10-20 lbs 17.00-28.00; 30-50 lbs 125.00-125.00; 50-70 lbs 130.00-165.00; 70-90 lbs 145.00-190.00; 90-100 lbs 160.00-170.00. Selection 2 40-60 lbs 90.00-95.00; 60-80 lbs 85.00-90.00. Nannies: Selection 1 80-130 lbs 155.00-165.00; 130-200 lbs 165.00-217.50. Selection 2 80-130 lbs 120.00-145.00; 130-180 lbs 165.00-170.00. Billies: Selection 1 100-150 lbs 210.00-210.00; 150-250 lbs 230.00-255.00. Selection 2 100-150 lbs 140.00-140.00; 150-250 lbs 230.00-230.00. Wethers: Selection 1 100-150 lbs 190.00-190.00. 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