QA_LS161 New Holland, PA Mon May 20, 2013 USDA Market News Dewart Livestock Auction - Dewart, PA Livestock Auction Report for Monday, May 20, 2013 The market information in this report is collected through the USDA Quality Systems Assessment (QSA) Livestock Auction Market Reporting (LAMR) program under the supervision and oversight of USDA Livestock and Grain Market News. Cattle Calves Hogs Feeder Pigs Sheep Goat Receipts: 119 147 4 0 26 39 Last week: 77 168 1 0 39 19 Compared to last week's sale, slaughter cows sold uneven lean cows sold mostly 1.00 to 3.00 higher while fleshier cows sold 3.00 to 5.00 higher with good demand. Cattle supply included 28 steers and heifers, 60 slaughter cows, 4 bulls, and 27 feeder cattle. All prices per cwt. Slaughter Steers: Choice 2-3 1506 lbs 125.00. Slaughter Holstein Steers: High Choice and Prime 2-3 1344 lbs 111.00. Choice 2-3 1324-1464 lbs 95.00-98.00. Select 1-3 1134-1248 lbs 84.00- 90.00. Slaughter Heifers: Choice 2-3 1212-1294 lbs 122.00-123.50. Slaughter Cows: Percent Lean Avg. Dressing High Dressing Low Dressing Premium White 65-75 86.00-90.00 ----------- ----------- Breakers 75-80 80.00-85.00 ----------- 75.00-78.50 Boners 80-85 75.00-78.00 ----------- 72.00-73.00 Lean 85-90 73.00-75.00 ----------- 65.00-70.00 Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade 1 1336-1728 lbs 92.00-93.00. Feeder Cattle: All prices per cwt. Steers: Medium and Large 1 400-500 lbs 128.00; 500-600 lbs 117.00-125.00. Holstein Steers: Large 3 400-500 lbs 84.00. Heifers: Medium and Large 1 300-500 lbs 107.50-111.00. Bulls: Medium and Large 2 300-500 lbs 97.50-110.00; 500-600 lbs 92.50- 100.00. Return to Farm Calves: Compared to last week's sale Holstein bull calves sold 5.00 to 15.00 higher with moderate demand. All prices per cwt. Holstein Bull Calves: Number 1 94-120 lbs 190.00-212.50; 86-92 lbs 150.00- 165.00. Number 2 94-116 lbs 170.00-200.00; 80-92 lbs 132.50-155.00. Number 3 94-114 lbs 125.00-160.00; 80-92 lbs 110.00-135.00. Utility 70- 120 lbs 20.00-60.00. Holstein Heifer Calves: Number 1 88-92 lbs 140.00-155.00. Number 2 78- 90 lbs 105.00-130.00. Slaughter Hogs: All Prices per cwt. Sows: US 1-3 252-368 lbs 32.00-48.00. Boars: 314-544 lbs 8.00-9.00. Feeder Pigs: Sold per head unless otherwise noted. No Test. Slaughter Sheep: All prices per cwt. Lambs: Choice 2-3 30-50 lbs 125.00-140.00; 50-70 lbs 135.00-150.00; 70-92 lbs 145.00-152.50. Ewes: Utility 1-2 160 lbs 60.00. Slaughter Goats: All goats are sold per head with estimated weights. Kids: Selection 1 under 20 lbs 42.50; 30-50 lbs 50.00-65.00; 50-70 lbs 70.00-95.00. Selection 2 30-50 lbs 30.00-45.00; 50-60 lbs 40.00-42.50. Nannies: Selection 1 100-130 lbs 102.50-110.00. Selection 2 120 lbs 102.50. Selection 3 90 lbs 50.00. Wethers: Selection 1 120 lbs 165.00. ****Next Monthly Feeder Cattle Sale, Monday, June 3rd **** Source: USDA Market News, New Holland, PA Levi Geyer Officer-In-Charge 717/352-2391 24 hr market info 717/787-6006 http://www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/qa_ls161.txt 2030e ns