Report Date: 1/19/2018
ML_LS750
Moses Lake, WA Fri Jan 19, 2018 USDA Market News
Toppenish Livestock Auction, Toppenish, WA Thursday
Feeder Cattle Weighted Average report for 1/18/2018
Receipts: 1675 Last Week: 2140 Year Ago: 2000
Compared to last Thursday at the same market, stocker and feeder cattle
steady to 3.00 higher in a light test. Trade active with good demand for all
classes. Slaughter cows steady to firm. Slaughter bulls 3.00-4.00 higher.
Trade active with good demand as local interests need inventory. Slaughter
cows 53 percent, slaughter bulls 5 percent, replacement cows 18 percent, and
feeders 24 percent of the supply. The feeder supply included 48 percent
steers and 52 percent heifers. Near 59 percent of the run weighed over 600
lbs. Replacement Cows: Pre-tested for Pregnancy, bangs, and age. Complete
dispersal of Replacement Cows included.
Feeder Steers Medium and Large 1-2
Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price
17 457 457 172.00 172.00
47 518-544 541 167.00-168.00 167.10
17 617-638 627 144.00-155.00 149.68
6 720 720 150.00 150.00
12 767-788 779 147.00-150.50 148.44
Feeder Steers Medium and Large 2-3
Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price
6 710 710 99.50 99.50
Feeder Steers Small and Medium 1-2
Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price
6 531 531 144.00 144.00
Feeder Bulls Large 2-3
Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price
7 1004 1004 77.50 77.50
14 1100 1100 77.50 77.50
Feeder Heifers Medium and Large 1-2
Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price
7 425 425 150.00 150.00
25 492 492 150.00 150.00
23 600-629 611 141.00-144.00 141.96
32 680-688 686 144.00 144.00
6 768 768 125.00 125.00
Feeder Heifers Medium and Large 2-3
Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price
9 617 617 110.00 110.00
Feeder Heifers Large 2-3
Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price
12 850 850 90.00 90.00 Heiferettes
21 940 940 89.50 89.50 Heiferettes
5 1338 1338 77.00 77.00
5 1511 1511 68.00 68.00
Slaughter Cows:
Pct. Lean Weight Avg Dressing High Dressing Low Dressing
Boners 80-85 1500-2000 56.00-62.00 69.50 50.00-56.00
Lean 85-90 1200-1700 59.00-63.00 --- 52.00-59.00
Lean 90 900-1450 48.00-52.00 --- 42.00-48.00
Slaughter Bulls: Weight Avg Dressing High Dressing Low Dressing
Yield Grade 1-2 1400-1700 72.00-79.00 83.00 64.00-72.00
Bred Cows (Per Head): Medium and Large 1-2: Young (3-6 yrs. old) 1200-1400
1600.00-1850.00 6-9 mos; Mid-Aged (7-8 yrs. old) 1400-1550 lbs. 1400.00-
1550.00 6-9 mos; Aged (9-11 yrs. old) 1153 lbs. 825.00 6-9 mos.
Please Note:
The USDA LPGMN price report is reflective of the majority of classes and
grades of livestock offered for sale. There may be instances where some
sales do not fit within reporting guidelines and therefore will not be
included in the report. Prices are reported on a per cwt basis, unless
otherwise noted.
Source: USDA Market News, Moses Lake, WA.
Greg Sanders 509-393-1343 MosesLake.LPGMN@ams.usda.gov
www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/ML_LS750.txt
http://www.ams.usda.gov/market-news/livestock-poultry-grain
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