KT_LS155 Albany, NY Wed Oct 11, 2017 USDA - Cornell University Empire Livestock Auction - Cherry Creek, NY Cattle and Calf Auction Report for Wednesday, October 11, 2017 Cattle Calves This Week: 137 103 Last Week: 125 114 Not enough Slaughter Holstein steers last week for a comparison. Not enough other Slaughter cattle for a market test. Slaughter cows sold steady. Slaughter bulls sold steady to 3.00 lower on a light test. Today's Dairy sale included a small herd dispersal of certified organic, grass-fed cattle. Not enough other Dairy to report. Slaughter cattle sold by the cwt, Dairy cattle sold by the head. Slaughter Holstein Steers: Choice 2-3 1126-1476 lbs 74.00-84.00. Select 1-2 1160-1284 lbs 65.00-71.50. Slaughter Cows: Percent Lean Avg. Dressing High Dressing Low Dressing Premium White 65-75 ----------- ----------- ----------- Breakers 75-80 54.00-58.50 60.00-62.00 45.00-47.00 Boners 80-85 50.00-57.50 58.50-61.50 42.00-48.00 Lean 88-90 44.00-51.00 53.00-54.00 27.00-40.00 Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade 1 1076-1978 lbs Average Dress 73.00-79.00, Low Dress few 68.00-70.00. Return to Farm Holstein Calves: Compared to last week, Holstein bull calves sold steady to 3.00 lower. All calves sold by the cwt. Holstein Bull Calves: Number 1 90-114 lbs 90.00-105.00. Number 2 82-126 lbs 70.00-87.50. Number 3 74-110 lbs 50.00-67.50. Utility 70-108 lbs 25.00-47.50. Dairy Report: (Receipts 22) Empire Livestock Auction - Cherry Creek, NY Auction Report for Wednesday, October 11, 2017 Fresh Cows: Jersey/Crossbred Supreme: 1675.00-1750.00 2325.00- 2400.00 Approved: 1575.00 Individual ---------------- Springing Cows: (7-9 months): Supreme: 1625.00- 1875.00 ---------------- Medium: 1075.00- 1175.00 ---------------- Bred Cows: (4-6 months): Medium: ---------------- 1075.00- 1150.00 Short Bred Cows: (1-3 months): Supreme: 1825.00 Individual ---------------- Open Heifers: 300-600 lbs: Approved: 525.00 Individual ---------------- Medium: 200.00- 350.00 ---------------- Bulls: 600-900 lbs Jersey/Crossbred individual 775.00. 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 John Stacy, Market Reporter / 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 1905 sv