Report Date: 12/13/2013
ML_LS750
Moses Lake, WA Fri Dec 13, 2013 USDA Market News
Toppenish Livestock Auction, Toppenish, WA Thursday
Feeder Cattle Weighted Average report for 12/12/2013
Receipts: 1370 Last Week: 1540 Year Ago: 1355
Compared to last Thursday at the same market, not enough stocker or feeder
cattle this week for accurate trends as most where small lots and singles.
Trade slow with light to moderate demand. Slaughter cows and bulls 2.00-3.00
higher, due in part to eastern interests. Trade active with good demand.
Slaughter cows made up 75 percent of the offering, Slaughter bulls 10
percent, and feeders 15 percent of the supply. The feeder supply included 27
percent steers and 73 percent heifers. Near 74 percent of the run weighed
over 600 lbs.
Feeder Steers Medium and Large 1-2
Head Wt. Range Avg Wt. Price Range Avg Price
6 666 666 151.50 151.50 Calves
12 750-763 755 141.00-145.50 143.61
5 891 891 133.00 133.00
6 919 919 129.00 129.00
Feeder Steers Small and Medium 1-2
Head Wt. Range Avg Wt. Price Range Avg Price
8 550 550 122.00 122.00 Yearlings
Feeder Heifers Medium and Large 1-2
Head Wt. Range Avg Wt. Price Range Avg Price
5 584 584 154.00 154.00
7 601 601 153.00 153.00 Calves
5 705 705 137.00 137.00
5 775 775 134.00 134.00
5 823 823 129.00 129.00
10 878 878 120.00 120.00
Feeder Heifers Small and Medium 1-2
Head Wt. Range Avg Wt. Price Range Avg Price
7 487 487 134.00 134.00
15 591 591 135.00 135.00 Yearlings
Slaughter Cows:
Pct. Lean Weight Avg Dressing High Dressing Low Dressing
Boning 80-85 1300-2000 69.00-74.00 77.00-77.75 64.00-69.00
Lean 85-90 1400-1800 68.00-74.00 74.75-77.00 62.00-68.00
Lean 90 1000-1200 56.00-62.00 --- 45.00-56.00
Slaughter Bulls: Weight Avg Dressing High Dressing Low Dressing
Yield Grade 1-2 1300-2000 88.00-94.00 98.50 77.00-88.00
Cow/Calf Pairs (Per Pair): Medium and Large 1-2: Few Mid-Aged 1350 lbs
with 150-200 lbs calves 1700.00.
Feeder Cows Large 2-3
Head Wt. Range Avg Wt. Price Range Avg Price
7 1067 1067 78.00 78.00 Young
6 1140 1140 65.00 65.00 Aged
14 1100 1100 76.75 76.75 Young
7 1178 1178 65.00 65.00 Aged
6 1252 1252 74.75 74.75 Young
Source: USDA Market News, Moses Lake, WA.
Greg Sanders 509-393-1343 MosesLake.LPGMN@ams.usda.gov
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