AP_LS141 New Holland, PA Wed January 02, 2019 MD Dept of Ag-USDA Market News Four States Livestock Auction - Hagerstown, Md Livestock Auction Report for Wednesday, January 2, 2019 *** Special Feeder Cattle Sale every 2nd and 4th Wednesday *** Special Stock Cow Sale every 1st Wednesday Special Dairy Sale every 3rd Wednesday Cattle Calves Hogs Feeder Pigs Sheep Goat Receipts: 178 101 103 78 29 09 Last Week: 211 156 106 31 21 07 Compared to last weeks sale slaughter cows sold 1.00-2.00 higher . Cattle supply included 5 steers and heifers, 117 slaughter cows, 3 bulls, 43 feeder cattle, stock and 15 dairy animals. All prices per cwt. Slaughter Cows: Percent Lean Avg. Dressing High Dressing Low Dressing Premium White 65-75 ----------- ----------- ----------- Breakers 75-80 51.00-55.50 58.00-59.00 ----------- Boners 80-85 45.00-54.00 54.00-55.50 ----------- Lean 85-90 43.00-50.50 ----------- 35.00-40.00 Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade 1 1682 lbs 67.00. High Dress 1884 lbs 88.00. Low Dress 1682 lbs 36.50. Feeder Cattle: All prices per cwt. Steers: Medium and Large 2 350-400 lbs 90.00; 750-850 lbs 76.00-81.00; 950-1000 lbs 69.00-83.00. Holstein Steers: Large 3 200-250 lbs 75.00-87.00; 750-800 lbs 64.00. Heifers: Medium and Large 1 500-550 lbs 102.00; 850-900 lbs 91.00. Medium and Large 2 200-250 lbs 102.00; 350-400 lbs 95.00. Bulls: Medium and Large 2 350-400 lbs 42.00-88.00; 550-650 lbs 80.00-102.00. Return to Farm Calves: Compared to last week holstein bull calves sold steady-5.00 higher. All prices per cwt. Holstein Bull Calves: Number 1 96-120 lbs 60.00-70.00; 75-94 lbs 35.00-59.00. Number 2 96-120 lbs 40.00-55.00; 75-94 lbs 20.00-45.00. Number 3 70-120 lbs 15.00-30.00. Utility 65-120 lbs 10.00-15.00. Holstein Heifer Calves: No Market Test. Slaughter Hogs: Compared to last week slaughter hogs sold 5.00-10.00 lower. Sows sold mostly steady-5.00 higher. All Prices per cwt. Barrows and Gilts: 52-56 percent lean 250-300 lbs 50.00-58.00; 300-350 lbs 50.00-58.00. 48-52 percent lean 250-300 lbs 40.00-50.00; 250-300 lbs 45.00-50.00; 300-350 lbs 44.50-50.00. Roasters: 100-160 lbs 10.00-30.00. Sows: US 1-3 300-500 lbs 30.00-34.00; 500-700 lbs 34.00-19.00. Boars: 240-260 lbs 19.00; 560 lbs 9.00. Feeder Pig: Under 100 lbs sold per head. US 1-2 20-40 lbs 12.00-20.00; 40-60 lbs 26.00-39.00; 60-70 lbs 44.00-53.00; 80-90 lbs 50.00. Utility: 20-60 lbs 12.00; 60-80 lbs 10.00-12.00. Feeder Pig: Over 100 lbs sold by the cwt. US 1-2 100-120 lbs 40.00-56.00; 120-160 lbs 50.00-56.00; 160-200 lbs 30.00-40.00. Slaughter Sheep: All prices per cwt. Lambs: Choice 2-3 40-50 lbs 175.00-197.50; 50-60 lbs 180.00-195.00; 60-70 lbs 200.00-210.00; 70-80 lbs 185.00-197.50. Yearlings: No Market Test. Ewes: 100-200 lbs 85.00 Rams: 100-200 lbs 95.00. Slaughter Goats: All goats are sold per head with estimated weights. Kids: Selection 1 60-70 lbs 180.00; 90-100 lbs 235.00-250.00. Nannies: Selection 1 80-130 lbs 220.00. Selection 3 80-130 lbs 50.00-115.00. Billies: No Market Test. Wethers: No Market Test. Price and grade information is reported by the Maryland Department of Agriculture-USDA Market News Service. 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: Maryland Department of Agriculture - USDA Market News, Annapolis, MD Dave Wert, Market Reporter 570/490/5587/ Levi Geyer OIC 717-354-2391 http://www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/ap_ls141.txt 2330e dw