ML_LS750
Moses Lake, WA    Fri Feb 15, 2019    USDA Market News

Toppenish Livestock Auction, Toppenish, WA Thursday 
Feeder Cattle Weighted Average report for 2/14/2019

Receipts:  820    Last Week:  1370    Year Ago:  2020

   Compared to last Thursday at the same market, not enough stocker or feeder 
cattle offered this week for accurate trends. Slaughter cows 5.00-8.00 higher. 
Slaughter bulls not tested. Slaughter cows and bulls remain in short supply. Trade 
active with good demand for all classes as inclement weather conditions affecting 
the movement of livestock in the trade area. Slaughter cows 99 percent, slaughter 
bulls 0 percent, and feeders 1 percent of the supply. The feeder supply included 0 
percent steers and 100 percent heifers. Near 100 percent of the run weighed over 
600 lbs.       

                    Feeder Heifers Large 2-3
 Head   Wt Range   Avg Wt    Price Range   Avg Price
    6      658       658        82.50          82.50

Slaughter Cows:        
          Pct. Lean     Weight    Avg Dressing   High Dressing   Low Dressing
Boners      80-85     1500-1900    64.00-69.00     69.50-71.00    59.00-64.00
Lean        85-90     1100-1700    63.00-68.00        ---         58.00-56.00
Lean         90        900-1500    52.00-58.00        ---         46.00-52.00

Please Note:
 The 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.

Source: USDA Market News, Moses Lake, WA.  
        Greg Sanders 509-393-1343 MosesLake.LPGMN@ams.usda.gov
        www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/ML_LS750.txt
        http://www.ams.usda.gov/market-news/livestock-poultry-grain
        greg.sanders2@usda.gov

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