CW_LS148
Charleston, WV      Sun Feb 24, 2019     USDA-WV Dept of Ag Market News

Weston Special, Weston, WV
Weighted Average Report for Saturday Feb 23, 2019

Cattle Receipts:  24          Last week:                    Last year:  
Slaughter cows made up 46 percent of the offering, slaughter bulls 15 percent, and feeders 38 percent.  The feeder supply included 100 percent heifers. Near 20 percent of the run weighed over 600 lbs.

Feeder Heifers                Medium and Large 1
 Head   Wt Range   Avg Wt    Price Range   Avg Price
    2    505-535    520    118.00-120.00     119.03
    1    635-635    635       128.00         128.00   RWF
                             Medium and Large 2
    2    345-345    345       122.50         122.50

Slaughter Cows                 Boner 80-85% Lean
 Head   Wt Range   Avg Wt    Price Range   Avg Price
    3   1125-1205  1175     63.00-65.00       63.68   High Dressing
    1   1455-1455  1455        66.00          66.00   High Dressing
                                Lean 85-90% Lean
    1    985-985    985        45.00          45.00
    1   1115-1115  1115        36.00          36.00   Low Dressing

Slaughter Bulls                Yield Grade 1-2
 Head   Wt Range   Avg Wt    Price Range   Avg Price
    2   1850-1950  1900     62.00-71.00       66.62

Baby Calves			Beef	
 Head	Age Range		Avg Price
    1	Newborn to 4 weeks	140

Slaughter Gilts and Barrows
 Head	Wt Range		Price Range
    5	210-275			57.50-65.00

"This report reflects prices of majority of cattle with a USDA grade, weight and sex on this sale date.  This report does not represent all animals at the sale on that date."

"This sale is reported on an out-weight basis."

Source: WV Dept of Ag-USDA Market News Service, Charleston, WV
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