LN_LS146
New Holland, PA    Mon Nov 16, 2009   USDA-PA Dept of Ag Market News


Vintage Sales Stables
Slaughter Cattle Auction Report for Monday, November 16, 2009.

Cattle Receipts: 260 
Last Week: 206

   Compared to last Monday, a less attractive supply of slaughter steers sold 
1.00-1.50 lower with light demand.  A light test of slaughter cows sold with a 
weak undertone.  All prices quoted per cwt.

   Slaughter Steers:  High Choice and Prime 2-3  1230-1520 lbs 81.00-85.00, YG 
4-5  1375-1530 lbs 80.00-81.00. Choice 2-3  1260-1565 lbs 80.50-83.50; 1580-1600 
lbs 77.75-82.00, YG 4-5  1425-1515 lbs 78.00-80.00.  Select 1-3  1165-1490 lbs 
77.50-80.50.

   Slaughter Holsteins:  High Choice and Prime 2-3 couple 1335-1605 lbs 69.75-
73.75.  Choice 2-3  1410-1600 lbs 67.50-69.00.  Select 1-3  1350-1600 lbs 66.00-
68.00.

   Slaughter Heifers:  High Choice and Prime 2-3 couple 1025-1095 lbs 83.00-
83.25.  Choice 2-3  1050-1445 lbs 78.00-81.50. Select 1-3  980-1440 lbs 76.50-
79.75. 

   Slaughter Cows:
              Percent Lean   Avg. Dressing   High Dressing   Low Dressing
Breakers       75-80          41.00-43.50     ----------      ----------
Boners         80-85          40.50-43.25     ----------      ----------
Lean           85-90          35.00-38.75     ----------      32.00-34.50

   Slaughter Bulls:  Yield Grade 1  1500-1985 lbs 50.00-54.00.

       NOTICE: NEXT FEEDER CATTLE SALE December 14,2009. 

 Source:  USDA Dept of Ag Market News, New Holland-Lancaster County, Pa.
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