KT_LS156          
Albany, NY    Mon Dec 17, 2018    USDA - Cornell University
                                                                
Maplehurst Livestock Auction - Hinsdale, NY                         
Cattle and Calf Auction Report for Monday, December 17, 2018

                                                                     
             Cattle   Calves                                                   
This Report:   204     248        
Last Report:   206     296    
                                                                     
   Compared to the last report, Slaughter cattle not tested. Slaughter cows 
sold steady, except Boners sold steady to 7.00 higher. Slaughter bulls not 
tested. See Replacement Cattle Report for Dairy cattle. Demand was moderate. 
Slaughter cattle sold by the cwt.

    Slaughter Cows:                                                      
                Percent Lean  Avg. Dressing  High Dressing  Low Dressing
Premium White      65-75       -----------    -----------    -----------
Breakers           75-80       40.00-45.00    46.00-51.00    31.00-31.50
Boners             80-85       34.00-43.00    44.00-53.00    29.00-33.00
Lean               88-90       20.00-29.00    30.00-37.00    10.00-15.00

   Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade 1  1100-1676 lbs Average Dress few 
53.00-60.00; 
High Dress individual 67.00.
                                                                                                                                          
   Return to Farm Holstein Calves: Compared to the last report, Holstein 
Bull calves sold steady. Number 1 Holstein Heifer calves sold weak on a 
light test; other Holstein Heifer calves sold steady. Dairy/Beef 
Crossbred Bull calves sold steady to 20.00 higher; Dairy/Beef Crossbred
Heifer calves not tested. Demand was moderate. Most Heifer calf weights 
estimated. All calves sold by the cwt.                                            
                                                                     
   Holstein Bull Calves: Number 1  96-128 lbs 57.50-67.50; Number 2  
88-116 lbs 40.00-57.50; Number 3  84-104 lbs 25.00-42.50; Utility 68-118 lbs 
5.00-25.00.

   Holstein Heifer Calves: Number 1  90-105 lbs 20.00-35.00; Number 2 
80-100 lbs few 12.50; Green 70-114 lbs 5.00-15.00; Red 72-96 lbs
few 10.00-15.00.


   Dairy/Beef Crossbred Calves: Bulls 80-96 lbs 135.00-155.00, 100.00-110.00;
Heifers 90-100 lbs few 120.00-145.00.

Price and grade information is reported by USDA - Cornell University 
Department of Animal Science. 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:  USDA - Cornell Dept Anim Sci, NYS Dept Ag & Mkts, Albany, NY
         Levi Geyer Acting OIC / Office 717-354-2391
         Sam Vanstrom / Market Reporter / Cell 716-338-6151
         http://www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/kt_ls155.txt 

         For all USDA Livestock and Grain market reports:
         http://www.ams.usda.gov/lpsmarketnewspage 



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