KT_LS150
Albany, NY    Thu Feb 7, 2019    USDA-Cornell University

Empire Livestock Auction - Gouverneur, NY
Cattle and Calf Auction Report for Thursday, Febuary 7, 2019

		Cattle	Calves
This Week:	  51	   39
Last Week:	  51	   ---


  Compared to last week, Slaughter cows sold steady to 3.00 Lower   
on a light test. Demand was moderate. All prices per cwt.

   Slaughter Cows:

		Percent Lean   Avg. Dressing  High Dressing  Low Dressing
Premium White      65-75        -----------    -----------    -----------
Breakers           75-80        42.00-47.00    50.00-52.00    37.00-40.00
Boners             80-85        37.00-40.00    44.00-48.00    30.00-35.00
Lean               88-90        28.00-36.00    38.00-43.00    20.00-25.00
   
   Organic Slaughter Cows:  Not Tested

   Slaughter Bulls:  High Dress  Not Tested

Reture to Farm Holstein Calves:

   Compared to last week, Holstein bull calves sold steady on a light test. 
Demand was Moderate. All prices per cwt.

Holstein Bull Calves:  Number 1. 96-112 lbs 70.00-110.00.  Number 2. 86-96 
lbs 45.00-60.00. Number 3. 90-102 lbs 30.00-35.00.  Utility 68-112 lbs 5.00-
15.00.

Holstein Heifer Calves:  Green/Red 82 lbs 17.00 Individual

Dairy/Beef Crossbred Calves:  Bulls 86-94 lbs 160.00-175.00.  Heifers 82-88 
lbs 140.00-160.00.


Price and grade information is reported by USDA - Cornell University 
Department of Animal Science. 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:  USDA - Cornell Dept Anim Sci, NYS Dept Ag & Mkts, Albany, NY
         John Stacy Acting OIC / Cell 717-406-7350 / Office 717-354-2391
         Billy Bullock / Market Reporter / Office 315-528-4895
         http://www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/kt_ls150.txt

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