KT_LS155 Albany, NY Wed Nov 15, 2017 USDA - Cornell University Empire Livestock Auction - Cherry Creek, NY Cattle and Calf Auction Report for Wednesday, November 15, 2017 Cattle Calves This Week: 69 102 Last Report: 68 123 Compared to last week, Breaking Slaughter cows sold 8.00-10.00 higher. Lean cows and Boning cows sold 2.00-4.00 higher. Cattle supply consisted of 4 bulls and 58 cows. All prices per cwt. Slaughter Cows: Percent Lean Avg. Dressing High Dressing Low Dressing Breakers 75-80 47.00-50.50 52.50-56.50 ----------- Boners 80-85 41.00-43.50 46.00-52.50 36.00-38.00 Lean 88-90 35.00-40.00 42.00-42.50 25.00-30.00 Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade 1 1388-1804 lbs Average Dress 65.00-71.00. Return to Farm Holstein Calves: Compared to last week, Holstein bull calves sold steady on a light test. Demand moderate. All calves are sold by the cwt Holstein Bull Calves: Number 1 88-122 lbs 115.00-127.50. Number 2 86-118 lbs 102.50-120.50. Number 3 84-116 lbs 52.50-85.00. Utility 72-102 lbs 35.00-40.00. Holstein Heifer Calves: Not tested. 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 Lynn Bliven, Market Reporter / Cell 716-244-0290 http://www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/kt_ls155.txt For all USDA Livestock and Grain market reports: http://www.ams.usda.gov/lpsmarketnewspage