KT_LS155 Albany, NY Wed Feb 27, 2019 USDA - Cornell University Empire Livestock Auction - Cherry Creek, NY Cattle and Calf Auction Report for Wednesday, February 27, 2019 Cattle Calves This Week: 143 138 Last Week: 128 141 Compared to last week, Slaughter Cattle not tested. Slaughter Cows sold steady to 5.00 higher. Organic Slaughter Cows not tested. Slaughter Bulls sold steady to 6.00 higher. Dairy cattle not tested. See the Cherry Creek Replacement Cattle Report for monthly Feeder Special Sale. Demand was moderate. Slaughter cattle sold by the cwt, dairy cattle sold by the head. Slaughter Steers: Prime and High Choice 3-4 1256-1486 lbs few 113.00-118.00; Choice 2-3 1278-1308 lbs few 108.00-109.00; Select 1-2 1124-1344 lbs few 84.00-86.00. Slaughter Cows: Percent Lean Avg. Dressing High Dressing Low Dressing Premium White 65-75 ----------- ----------- ----------- Breakers 75-80 46.00-53.50 54.00-61.00 ----------- Boners 80-85 40.50-51.50 52.00-60.00 30.00-40.00 Lean 88-90 22.00-32.00 33.00-40.00 09.00-20.00 Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade 1 1084-1858 lbs Average Dress few 61.00-66.00; High Dress 72.50-76.00; Low Dress individual 58.00. Return to Farm Holstein Calves: Compared to last week, Holstein Bull calves sold steady. Holstein Heifer calves sold steady. Dairy/Beef Crossbred calves not tested. Demand was moderate. All calves sold by the cwt. Holstein Bull Calves: Number 1 90-120 lbs 62.50-75.00; Number 2 86-116 lbs 40.00-60.00; Number 3 86-124 lbs 20.00-40.00; Utility 70-116 lbs 10.00-20.00. Holstein Heifer Calves: Number 1 94-104 lbs 40.00-47.50; Number 2 84-110 lbs 22.50-32.50; Green 76-84 lbs 10.00-17.50; Red 76-98 lbs 12.50-15.00. Dairy/Beef Crossbred Calves: Bulls 94 lbs individual 132.50; Heifers 92 lbs individual 120.00. 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 Levi Geyer Acting OIC / Office 717-354-2391 Sam Vanstrom / Market Reporter / Cell 716-338-6151 http://www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/kt_ls155.txt For all USDA Livestock and Grain market reports: http://www.ams.usda.gov/lpsmarketnewspage 1905 sv .