AP_LS141 New Holland, PA Wed April 4, 2018 MD Dept of Ag-USDA Market News Four States Livestock Auction - Hagerstown, Md Livestock Auction Report for Wednesday, April 4, 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: 304 46 95 97 96 33 Last Week: 326 50 145 99 64 58 Compared to last week slaughter cows sold 2.00 to 3.00 lower. Cattle supply included 20 steers and heifers, 113 slaughter cows, 14 bulls, 82 feeder cattle, 70 stock cows and 5 dairy cows and heifers. All prices per cwt. Slaughter Steers: No Market Test. Slaughter Holstein Steers: Choice 2-3 1270-1440 lbs 74.00-77.00. Select 2-3 1328-1496 lbs 71.00-72.00. Slaughter Heifers: No Market Test. Slaughter Cows: Percent Lean Avg. Dressing High Dressing Low Dressing Premium White 65-75 ----------- ----------- ----------- Breakers 75-80 45.00-52.50 56.00-64.00 ----------- Boners 80-85 44.00-50.00 51.00-56.00 ----------- Lean 85-90 40.00-46.00 50.00-51.00 ----------- Slaughter Bulls: Average Dress 1148-1296 lbs 70.00-79.00. High Dress 1356-2000 lbs 80.00-95.00. Low Dress 1324-1780 lbs 65.00-68.00. Feeder Cattle: All prices per cwt. Steers: Medium and Large 1 300-500 lbs 142.00-163.00; 500-700 lbs 135.00-145.00. Medium and Large 2 300-500 lbs 130.00-132.00; 500-700 lbs 90.00-135.00. Holstein Steers: Large 3 500-700 lbs 59.00-83.00. Heifers: Medium and Large 1 300-500 lbs 115.00-130.00; 500-700 lbs 113.00-122.50. Medium and Large 2 300-500 lbs 105.00-105.00; 500-700 lbs 88.00-88.00; 700-900 lbs 90.00-90.00. Bulls: Medium and Large 1 300-500 lbs 142.00-142.00; 500-700 lbs 130.00-135.00. Medium and Large 2 300-500 lbs 79.00-100.00; 500-700 lbs 94.00-111.00; 700-900 lbs 74.00-88.00. Beef Stock Cows: Sold By Head. Short Bred Cows: (1-3 months): Black: 850.00-850.00. Red: 700.00-1025.00. Bred Cows: (4-7 months): Black: 675.00-1050.00. Cross: 650.00-850.00. Springing Cows: (7-9 months): Black: 825.00-1350.00. Red: 835.00-1100.00. Cow/Calf: Price. Black: 750.00-1400.00. Red: 1150.00-1275.00. Cross: 1050.00-1225.00. Stock Bulls: sold by the head. Black: 1025.00-150.00. 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 95.00-110.00; 75-94 lbs 80.00-95.00. Number 2 96-120 lbs 67.50-90.00; 75-94 lbs 50.00-72.50. Utility 65-120 lbs 20.00-28.00. Holstein Heifer Calves: No Market Test. Beef Calves: Heifer: No Market Test. Slaughter Hogs: All Prices per cwt. Barrows and Gilts: 52-58 percent lean: 250-350 lbs 36.00-47.00. 48-52 percent lean: 250-350 lbs 32.00-35.50. Roasters: 150-225 lbs 34.00-51.00. Sows: US 1-3 300-500 lbs 25.00-34.00; 500-700 lbs 25.00-32.50. Boars: 175-300 lbs 17.00-22.00; 300-800 lbs 3.00-7.00. Feeder Pig: sold per head. US 1-2 40-60 lbd 35.00-57.00; 60-80 lbs 67.00-110.00. Slaughter Sheep: All prices per cwt. Lambs: Choice 2-3 20-40 lbs 200.00-202.50; 40-60 lbs 215.00-287.50; 60-80 lbs 190.00-247.50; 80-100 lbs 157.50-157.50; 100-120 lbs 165.00-172.50. Yearlings: No Market Test. Ewes: Good 100-200 lbs 62.50-97.50. Rams: No Market Test. Slaughter Goats: All goats are sold per head with estimated weights. Kids: Selection 1 10-30 lbs 27.50-45.00; 40-50 lbs 130.00. Selection 2 10-20 lbs 35.00-35.00; 30-50 lbs 85.00-85.00. Nannies: Selection 1 80-130 lbs 140.00-152.50; 130-200 lbs 167.50-167.50. Selection 2 80-130 lbs 95.00-112.50. Billies: Selection 1 150-250 lbs 325.00-325.00. Wethers: Selection 1 50-100 lbs 105.00-132.50. 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