Report Date: 12/19/2018
NV_LS152
Nashville, TN Thu Dec 20, 2018 USDA-TN Dept of Ag Market News
East Tennessee Livestock Center, Sweetwater, TN
Weighted Average Report for Wednesday Dec 19, 2018
Cattle Receipts: 276 Last week: not reported Last year: not reported
No comparisons available for feeder cattle due to limited comparable receipts,
however, a lower undertone was noted. Slaughter cows 2.00 higher overall with
slaughter bulls remaining mostly steady.
Feeder: 192 Slaughter: 54 Replacement: 30
Slaughter cows made up 25 percent of the offering, slaughter bulls 3 percent,
replacement cows 2 percent, and feeders 70 percent. The feeder supply included
16 percent steers, 33 percent heifers, and 51 percent bulls. Near 39 percent of
the run weighed over 600 lbs.
Please Note:
The below 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.
Feeder Steers Medium and Large 1 - 2
Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price
7 681-681 681 129.00 129.00
1 750-750 750 123.00 123.00
2 893-893 893 115.00 115.00
2 1043-1043 1043 97.50 97.50
Small and Medium 1 - 2
1 360-360 360 129.00 129.00
Medium and Large 2 - 3
1 370-370 370 140.00 140.00
1 625-625 625 103.00 103.00
Feeder Heifers Medium and Large 1 - 2
Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price
2 235-235 235 130.00 130.00
2 335-345 340 114.00-116.00 114.99
4 355-380 365 108.00-115.00 112.54
3 405-435 423 113.00-116.00 114.30
2 450-455 453 114.00-118.00 115.99
1 540-540 540 102.00 102.00
6 585-585 585 104.00-117.00 114.83
3 600-640 617 102.00-114.00 106.88
1 755-755 755 114.00 114.00
Small and Medium 1 - 2
1 255-255 255 115.00 115.00
2 455-475 465 98.00-100.00 99.02
1 535-535 535 98.00 98.00
1 575-575 575 86.00 86.00
1 610-610 610 92.00 92.00
Medium and Large 2 - 3
1 470-470 470 100.00 100.00
1 555-555 555 100.00 100.00
Feeder Bulls Medium and Large 1 - 2
Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price
2 258-258 258 135.50 135.50
2 330-335 333 136.00 136.00
4 350-390 373 130.00-137.00 132.33
5 410-440 422 125.00-138.00 131.57
4 455-495 476 121.00-128.00 124.48
3 500-525 513 120.00-121.00 120.32
6 555-587 574 105.00-115.00 110.75
9 600-640 612 102.00-111.00 106.95
1 620-620 620 94.00 94.00 Brahman X
4 655-695 675 100.00-108.00 103.03
4 710-730 721 99.00-104.00 102.02
1 780-780 780 106.00 106.00
Small and Medium 1 - 2
1 255-255 255 121.00 121.00
1 465-465 465 113.00 113.00
1 535-535 535 101.00 101.00
Medium and Large 2 - 3
1 535-535 535 102.00 102.00
Bred Cows Medium and Large 1 - 2 Middle Aged
Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price
1 1500-1500 1500 1000.00 1000.00 Per Head 4-6 Months Bred
Medium and Large 2 -3 Young
1 1150-1150 1150 775.00 775.00 Per Head 7-9 Months Bred
Small and Medium 1 - 2 Young
1 750-750 750 600.00 600.00 Per Head 7-9 Months Bred
Slaughter Cows Breaker 70-80% Lean
Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price
3 1180-1305 1258 45.00-45.50 45.17
2 1545-1810 1678 44.50-47.00 45.85
Boner 80-85% Lean
14 985-1365 1189 40.50-50.50 45.62
3 1170-1275 1220 53.50-56.50 54.84 High Dressing
7 980-1395 1155 35.50-37.50 36.74 Low Dressing
3 1425-1640 1533 45.00-51.00 48.47
1 1420-1420 1420 55.00 55.00 High Dressing
1 1530-1530 1530 39.00 39.00 Low Dressing
Slaughter Bulls Yield Grade 1
Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price
1 1850-1850 1850 67.50 67.50
2 2005-2005 2005 77.50-78.00 77.75 High Dressing
1 1645-1645 1645 55.00 55.00 Low Dressing
Source: TN Dept of Ag-USDA Market News Service, Nashville, TN
Kristy Tippins, Market Reporter 502-782-4139
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