LN_LS142 New Holland, PA Thu Feb 26, 2015 USDA - Market News New Holland Sales Stables - New Holland, PA Cattle and Calf Auction Report for Thursday, February 26, 2015 Cattle Calves This Week: 809 587 Last Week: 695 647 Last Year: 1013 565 Compared to last week, Slaughter steers sold mostly 8.00-10.00 lower compared to a very light test last week. Demand was very light. Steers prices appear to be trying to make corrections to more aline with Western prices. Not enough Slaughter Holsteins last week for a comparison but a firm undertone noted. Slaughter heifers sold mostly 5.00-6.00 lower compared to a very light test last week. Demand was light for all classes. Slaughter cows sold mostly steady. Demand was moderate. Cattle supplies included 224 steers; 64 heifers; 422 cows; 24 bulls; and 14 feeder calves. All prices per cwt. Slaughter Steers: High Choice and Prime 3-4 1350-1700 lbs 164.00- 165.00; Choice 2-3 1200-1700 lbs 160.00-163.50; Select 1-3 1250-1600 lbs 155.00-162.00. Slaughter Holsteins: High Choice and Prime 3-4 1700-1800 lbs 153.00- 159.00; Choice 2-3 1600-1700 lbs 140.00-147.00. Select 1-2 1500-1700 lbs 134.00-139.00. Slaughter Heifers: Choice 2-3 1100-1400 lbs 156.00-159.00; Select 1100-1400 lbs 152.00-154.50. Slaughter Cows: Percent Lean Avg. Dressing High Dressing Low Dressing Premium White 65-75 107.00-109.00 ------------- 102.00-106.00 Breakers 75-80 106.00-112.00 113.00-119.00 100.00-105.50 Boners 80-85 106.00-111.50 112.00-118.00 99.00-105.00 Lean 88-90 103.00-109.00 110.00-113.00 90.00-101.00 Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade 1 few 1090-2460 lbs average dress 144.00- 149.00, high dress 150.00-155.00, low dress 135.00-139.00. Return to Farm Holstein Calves: Compared to last week, Holstein bull calves sold 10.00-20.00 higher. Demand was good. Heifers sold steady. Ag Market News LLC under the USDA-QSA-LMAR program graded 423 head for Thursday's sale. All calves are sold by the cwt. Graded Holstein Bull Calves: Number 1 115-130 lbs 350.00-362.00; 90-115 lbs 375.00-392.00. Number 2 100-130 lbs 347.00-357.00; 88-100 lbs 367.00- 387.00; 80-86 lbs 435.00. Number 3 90-130 lbs 330.00-370.00; 80-88 lbs 397.00-445.00; 72-78 lbs 380.00. Utility 80-110 lbs 70.00-100.00; 60-78 lbs 30.00. Holstein Heifer Calves: Number 1 85-110 lbs 220.00-255.00. Number 2 85- 110 lbs 140.00-200.00; 60-75 lbs 100.00-150.00. Utility/Non-tubing 80-90 lbs 85.00-135.00; 60-80 lbs 40.00-80.00. Source: USDA Ag Market News, New Holland-Lancaster County, PA Levi Geyer OIC / Cell 717-406-7350 / 717-354-2391 John Stacy, Market Reporter/ Office 717-354-2391 Kayley Ellis, Alex Wright, Market Reporters/ Office 717-354-2391 http:// ww.agmarketnews.com http://www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/LN_LS142.txt For all USDA Livestock and Grain market reports: http://www.ams.usda.gov/lpsmarketnewspage Price and grade information is reported by QSA-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. 1745e lg