AP_LS141 New Holland, PA Wed March 28, 2018 MD Dept of Ag-USDA Market News Four States Livestock Auction - Hagerstown, Md Livestock Auction Report for Wednesday, March 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: 326 50 145 99 64 58 Last Week: 314 33 118 68 111 63 Compared to last week slaughter cows had no trend due to previous sales limited supply. Cattle supply included 26 steers and heifers, 86 slaughter cows, 7 bulls, 125 feeder cattle, 3 stock cows and 79 dairy cows and heifers. All prices per cwt. Slaughter Steers: Choice 2-3 1488 lbs 112.00. Choice 2-3 1510-1510 lbs 104.50-108.50. Slaughter Holstein Steers: Choice 2-3 1270-1440 lbs 85.00-88.00. Select 2-3 1496 lbs 81.00. Slaughter Heifers: Choice 2-3 1346 lbs 114.00. Select 2-3 1208-1290 lbs 110.00-112.00. Slaughter Cows: Percent Lean Avg. Dressing High Dressing Low Dressing Premium White 65-75 ----------- ----------- ----------- Breakers 75-80 48.00-51.00 55.00-60.00 ----------- Boners 80-85 44.00-50.00 51.00-52.00 ----------- Lean 85-90 44.00-49.00 51.00-51.00 ----------- Slaughter Bulls: Average Dress 1382-1832 lbs 80.00-83.00. High Dress 1650-2142 lbs 88.00-93.00. Low Dress 1878 lbs 74.50. Feeder Cattle: All prices per cwt. Steers: Medium and Large 1 300-500 lbs 130.00-130.00. Medium and Large 2 300-500 lbs 125.00-125.00; 500-700 lbs 99.00-99.00. Holstein Steers: Large 3 500-700 lbs 55.00-79.00. Heifers: Medium and Large 1 300-500 lbs 127.50-128.00; 500-700 lbs 122.50-134.00; 700-900 lbs 124.00-127.50. Medium and Large 2 300-500 lbs 97.50-116.00; 500-700 lbs 84.00-114.00; 700-900 lbs 97.00-97.00. Bulls: Medium and Large 1 300-500 lbs 126.00-132.50; 500-700 lbs 130.00-130.00. Medium and Large 2 300-500 lbs 97.50-130.00; 500-700 lbs 86.00-110.00; 700-900 lbs 74.00-88.00. 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 5.00 to 15.00 higher. All prices per cwt. Holstein Bull Calves: Number 1 96-120 lbs 100.00-130.00; 75-94 lbs 80.00-112.50. Number 2 96-120 lbs 85.00-105.00; 75-94 lbs 48.00-77.50. Utility 65-120 lbs 30.00-43.00. Holstein Heifer Calves: No Market Test. Beef Calves: Heifer: 95-120 lbs 190.00. Slaughter Hogs: All Prices per cwt. Barrows and Gilts: 52-58 percent lean: 250-350 lbs 46.00-52.00. 48-52 percent lean: 250-350 lbs 36.00-44.00. Roasters: 150-225 lbs 40.00-57.00. Sows: US 1-3 300-500 lbs 29.00-37.00; 500-700 lbs 31.00-37.50. Boars: 175-300 lbs 15.00-26.00; 300-800 lbs 10.00. Feeder Pig: sold per head. US 1-2 10-30 lbs 20.00-31.00; 30-50 lbd 44.00-55.00; 50-70 lbs 38.00-81.00; 90-100 lbs 46.00-46.00. Slaughter Sheep: All prices per cwt. Lambs: Choice 2-3 20-40 lbs 215.00-225.00; 40-60 lbs 200.00-260.00; 60-80 lbs 175.00-237.50; 80-100 lbs 160.00-250.00; 100-120 lbs 165.00-170.00. Yearlings: No Market Test. Ewes: Good 100-200 lbs 85.00-117.50. Rams: No Market Test. Slaughter Goats: All goats are sold per head with estimated weights. Kids: Selection 1 10-20 lbs 31.00-35.00; 20-40 lbs 45.00-75.00; 40-60 lbs 105.00-165.00; 60-80 lbs 150.00-205.00. Selection 2 10-20 lbs 25.00-25.00; 30-50 lbs 25.00-50.00. Nannies: Selection 1 80-130 lbs 115.00-130.00; 130-200 lbs 215.00-215.00. Selection 2 80-130 lbs 85.00-87.50; 130-180 lbs 107.50-120.00. Billies: Selection 1 100-150 lbs 177.50. Wethers: Selection 1 100-150 lbs 202.50-220.00. 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