KT_LS150
Albany, NY    Thu Feb 14, 2019    USDA-Cornell University

Empire Livestock Auction - Gouverneur, NY
Cattle and Calf Auction Report for Thursday, Febuary 14, 2019

		Cattle	Calves
This Week:	  57	   62
Last Week:	  51	   39


  Compared to last week, Slaughter cows sold steady to 5.00 Higher   
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       45.00-48.00    51.00-57.00       42.00
Boners              80-85       40.00-45.00    48.00-50.00    36.00-39.00
Lean                88-90       30.00-33.00    35.00-38.00    20.00-25.00

   Slaughter Bulls:  High Dress  Not Tested

Reture to Farm Holstein Calves:

   Compared to last week, Holstein bull calves sold steady to 10.00 
lower on a light test. Demand was Moderate. All prices per cwt.

Holstein Bull Calves:  Number 1. 96-108 lbs 70.00-80.00.  Number 2. 90-
100 lbs 40.00-50.00. Number 3. 82-104 lbs 25.00-35.00.  Utility 72-118 lbs 
10.00-15.00.

Holstein Heifer Calves:  Green/Red 74-90 lbs 10.00-18.00. 

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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