Report Date: 2/20/2015
ML_LS750
Moses Lake, WA Fri Feb 20, 2015 USDA Market News
Toppenish Livestock Auction, Toppenish, WA Thursday
Feeder Cattle Weighted Average report for 2/19/2015
Receipts: 1245 Last Week: 1500 Year Ago: 1325
Compared to last Thursday at the same market, stocker and feeder cattle
were steady to firm in a light test. Trade slow with light to moderate
demand. Slaughter cows and bulls 7.00-11.00 higher. Trade very active with
very good demand. Slaughter cows 71 percent, Slaughter bulls 5 percent, and
feeders 24 percent of the supply. The feeder supply included 35 percent
steers and 65 percent heifers. Near 43 percent of the run weighed over 600 lbs.
Feeder Steers Medium and Large 1-2
Head Wt. Range Avg Wt. Price Range Avg Price
5 563 563 247.50 247.50
11 633 633 229.00 229.00 Thin Fleshed
19 650-683 674 215.00-225.00 218.34
14 718 718 202.50 202.50
Feeder Steers Small and Medium 1-2
Head Wt. Range Avg Wt. Price Range Avg Price
5 399 399 225.00 225.00
Feeder Steers Small 4
Head Wt. Range Avg Wt. Price Range Avg Price
9 197 197 350.00 350.00 Per Head
Feeder Holstein Steers Large 2-3
Head Wt. Range Avg Wt. Price Range Avg Price
11 389 389 212.50 212.50
Feeder Heifers Medium and Large 1-2
Head Wt. Range Avg Wt. Price Range Avg Price
5 393 393 250.00 250.00
16 421-437 431 240.00 240.00
31 491 491 240.00 240.00
6 530 530 230.00 230.00
28 565-576 570 225.00-238.00 231.66
5 623 623 217.00 217.00
Feeder Heifers Large 2-3
Head Wt. Range Avg Wt. Price Range Avg Price
9 1297 1297 129.75 129.75
Feeder Heifers Small and Medium 1-2
Head Wt. Range Avg Wt. Price Range Avg Price
5 549 549 135.00 135.00 Full
Slaughter Cows:
Pct. Lean Weight Avg Dressing High Dressing Low Dressing
Boning 80-85 1400-1900 104.00-111.00 120.00 98.00-104.00
Lean 85-90 1000-1800 103.00-110.00 111.00-123.00 97.00-103.00
Lean 90 900-1200 92.00-97.00 --- 82.00-92.00
Slaughter Bulls: Weight Avg Dressing High Dressing Low Dressing
Yield Grade 1-2 1200-2400 123.00-134.00 135.50 117.00-123.00
Feeder Cows Large 2-3
Head Wt. Range Avg Wt. Price Range Avg Price
5 1115 1115 111.00 111.00 Mid-Aged
7 1116 1116 124.00 124.00 Young
6 1174 1174 122.00 122.00 Young
11 1286 1286 112.50 112.50 Mid-Aged
5 1300 1300 110.00 110.00 Mid-Aged
Video/Internet Weekly Slaughter Cow Sale
Receipts: 145 Last Week: 30 Year Ago: 90
Compared to last Wednesday at the same market, no recent test on feeder
cattle for accurate trends. Trade active with good demand. Slaughter cows
5.00-6.00 higher in a light test. Trade active with good demand. Slaughter
cows 50 percent of the supply, feeder cattle 50 percent of the supply. Prices
are FOB weighing point with a 3 percent shrink or equivalent and with a 5
cent slide on yearlings. Current sales are up to 14 days delivery.
Feeder Steers: Medium and Large 2-3: Current FOB delivery: 850 lbs. 181.75 OR.
Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 2-3: Current FOB Delivery: 850 lbs. 176.75 OR.
Slaughter Cows: Carcass Basis FOB Ranch or Dairy
Pct. Lean Weight Avg Dressing
Boning Utility 80-85 1600 215.00 beef cows WA
Lean Holsteins 85-90 1600 200.00 ID
Source: USDA Market News, Moses Lake, WA.
Greg Sanders 509-393-1343 MosesLake.LPGMN@ams.usda.gov
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