LN_LS145 New Holland, PA Fri Jul 10, 2009 USDA-PA Dept of Ag Market News Lancaster County, PA Weekly Cattle Summary for Friday, July 10, 2009 Cattle Calves This Week: 2109 1680 Last Week: 2143 1759 Last Year: 2389 1712 This week in Lancaster County, slaughter steers sold mostly steady on Monday. The remainder of the week was greeted with much lighter demand from non-Kosher affiliated buyers. Steers trended 2.00-3.00 lower by Thursday. Demand for cattle destine for Kosher slaughter has remained moderate. Boxed beef market traded .93 lower on Thursday at 137.52, with the choice/select spread at 5.23. Slaughter cows sold steady to 1.00 lower. Cutter Cow cutout values were quoted at 112.95 Thursday, up .44, with 90 percent lean at 143.02. All prices per cwt. For detailed cattle quotations refer to web addresses: http://www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/LN_LS140.txt (New Holland Monday) http://www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/LN_LS142.txt (New Holland Thursday) http://www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/LN_LS146.txt (Vintage Monday) http://www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/LN_LS141.txt (Vintage Tuesday) Slaughter Steers: High Choice and Prime 2-3 1280-1490 lbs 83.00-87.25. Choice 2-3 1200-1475 lbs 80.00-86.75. Select 1-2 1340-1470 lbs 74.00-80.25. Holstein Steers: High Choice and Prime 2-3 1418-1605 lbs 72.00-73.50. Choice 2-3 1250-1560 lbs 69.00-71.50. Select 1-2 1220-1475 lbs 63.75-67.00. Slaughter Heifers: High Choice and Prime 2-3 1168-1320 lbs 82.00-84.00. Choice 2-3 1045-1210 lbs 78.00-81.25. Slaughter Cows: Percent Lean Avg. Dressing High Dressing Low Dressing Premium White 65-75 53.50-57.75 56.50-58.50 50.50-53.00 Breakers 75-80 51.00-54.50 54.00-56.25 49.00-50.75 Boners 80-85 48.00-51.50 52.00-53.00 45.00-47.50 Lean 88-90 43.00-48.00 48.50-50.50 37.00-43.50 Slaughter Bulls: Monday- Yield Grade 1 1015-2625 lbs 57.00-63.50, high dress 63.50-70.00, low dress 52.00-57.00. Bullocks: 735-1250 lbs 65.00-69.50, high dress 71.00-80.00, low dress 58.00-64.00. Thursday- Yield Grade 1 935-2125 lbs 60.00-66.00, high dress few 67.50-68.00, low dress 55.00-59.50. Calf Summary: This week in Lancaster County, Holstein bull calves sold sharply lower, mostly 20.00-30.00 lower, with very light demand. Some firmness was noted on Thursday when compared to the sharply lower markets from late last week. Veal carcass values for the northeast United States were quoted .20 lower this week ranging from 202.00-225.00(Hide-off), with a weighted average of 212.09. Average dressed weights were reported being 2.4 lbs lighter than the week before. Heifers traded mostly steady, with moderate demand. All prices per cwt. For detailed veal market information refer to the link below: http://www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/lswveal.pdf (National Veal Summary) Monday- Holstein Bull Calves: Number 1 95-130 lbs 55.00-67.00, few up to 70.00. Number 2 95-120 lbs 50.00-60.00; 85-90 lbs 30.00-42.00. Number 3 95- 125 lbs 30.00-40.00. Utility 95-120 lbs 20.00-35.00; 65-90 lbs 11.00-22.00. Holstein Heifer Calves: Number 1 90-140 lbs 180.00-220.00, one at 240.00. Number 2 75-95 lbs 130.00-160.00, one Jersey 140.00. Non-tubing heifers 65-100 lbs 11.00-22.00 Tuesday- Graded Holstein Bull Calves: Number 1 95-121 lbs 55.00-60.00; 85-90 lbs 32.00-40.00. Number 2 95-115 lbs 52.00-59.00; pkg 116 lbs 45.00; 73-83 lbs 20.00-27.00. Number 3 94-110 lbs 42.00-45.00; pkg 83 lbs 26.00. Utility: 61-106 lbs 12.00-25.00. Graded Holstein Heifers: Number 1 83-115 lbs 215.00-245.00. Number 2 73-101 lbs 205.00-250.00. Non-tubing 15.00-25.00. Jersey/Crossbred Heifers: Number 1 90-110 lbs 175.00-235.00. Number 2 70-105 lbs 85.00-150.00. Thursday- Graded Bull Calves: Number 1 114-128 lbs 60.00; 90-112 lbs 67.00- 75.00; 80-88 lbs 46.00-50.00. Number 2 88-118 lbs 54.00-66.00; 80-86 lbs 45.00. Number 3 90-130 lbs 47.00-51.00; 72-88 lbs 29.00-37.00. Utility 60- 110 lbs 26.00-40.00. Holstein Heifer Calves: Number 1 70-120 lbs 205.00- 240.00. Number 2 70-115 lbs 100.00-190.00. Dairy Report: A light supply of receipts on offer for this Wednesday's sale. Compared to last Wednesday`s sale, bred and fresh cows sold steady to firm. Bred and open heifers sold mostly steady to slightly weaker. No accurate market test for bulls. Buyer attendance light, with moderate demand and light trade. Wednesday's supply included 19 percent fresh milking cows, 4 percent short-bred cows, 6 percent springing cows, 12 percent short-bred heifers, 29 percent springing heifers, 25 percent open heifers, and 5 percent bulls. One hundred percent of reported supply Holsteins unless otherwise noted. All sales on a per head basis. Fresh Cows: Approved: 1150.00-1325.00 Medium: 875.00-1025.00 Common: 625.00-825.00 Cull Cows: 425.00-600.00 Springing Cows: (7-9 months) Medium: 950.00-1050.00 Common: 700.00-875.00 Bred Heifers: (4-6 months) Approved: 975.00-1125.00 Medium 800.00-950.00 Common: 550.00-725.00 Springing Heifers: (7-9 months) Supreme: 1275.00-1500.00 Approved: 1025.00-1200.00 Medium: 775.00-975.00 Common: 575.00-725.00 Open Heifers: Medium 600-900 lbs 685.00-785.00, Jersey/Crossbred 485.00-535.00 Common 600-900 lbs 450.00-600.00, Jersey/Crossbred 250.00-400.00 Dairy Bulls: 600-900 lbs 700.00-775.00 900-1200 lbs 800.00-875.00 Source: USDA Dept of Ag Market News, New Holland-Lancaster County, PA Joe Massey, Market Reporter / Office 717-354-2391 Levi Geyer, OIC / Cell 202-744-6499 Alyce Gehling, Market Reporter http://www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/LN_LS145.txt For all USDA Livestock and Grain market reports: http://www.ams.usda.gov/LSMNpubs/index.htm 1800e lg