Livestock report
By Staff, 03/4/17 4:09 AM
Hope Livestock Auction
Weighted Average Report for Thursday Mar 2, 2017
Cattle Receipts: 933 Last week: 979 Last year: 904
Compared to last week: Feeder steers steady to 3.00 higher, except 300-350
lbs were 8.00 higher. Feeder heifers under 500 lbs steady to 3.00 higher except
300-350 lbs were 8.00 higher, over 500 lbs steady to 4.00 lower. Slaughter cows
and bulls steady to 2.00 higher.
Supply included 545 feeder calves; 211 yearlings; 35 replacement cows; 120
slaughter cows; 22 slaughter bulls. Feeder supply consisted of 40 percent
English and English crosses; 38 percent Exotic and Exotic crosses; 22 percent
Brahman and Brahman crosses. Feeder supply included 56 percent steers and
bulls; 44 percent heifers. Prices follow with weighted average price in
Please Note:
The below USDA LPGMN price report is reflective of the majority of classes and
grades of livestock offered for sale. There may be instances where some sales
do not fit within reporting guidelines and therefore will not be included in the
report. Prices are reported on a per cwt basis, unless otherwise noted.
Feeder Steers Medium and Large 1
Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price
12 300-340 315 175.00-210.00 194.55
12 350-395 374 165.00-180.00 174.97
28 400-445 422 158.00-172.00 163.93
23 450-490 470 155.00-165.00 159.48
27 500-545 520 145.00-160.00 153.35
27 550-595 574 140.00-155.00 147.32
14 600-645 618 133.00-145.00 137.94
4 650-675 664 125.00-133.00 129.47
6 700-745 718 120.00-125.00 122.30
Medium and Large 2
6 320-345 330 140.00-150.00 142.59
5 370-385 378 135.00-145.00 142.04
11 400-435 419 135.00-145.00 138.73
7 450-485 471 130.00-140.00 135.31
4 520-525 521 130.00-135.00 131.75
2 670-685 678 105.00-115.00 109.94
Feeder Heifers Medium and Large 1
Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price
10 300-345 319 158.00-180.00 164.88
5 355-380 366 155.00-160.00 156.98
8 400-435 426 140.00-148.00 144.74
16 450-495 470 133.00-140.00 136.60
18 500-545 521 125.00-135.00 129.29
22 550-595 571 120.00-129.00 123.49
20 600-645 627 117.00-125.00 121.59
9 650-680 664 117.00-122.00 120.12
3 710-735 727 114.00-120.00 117.03
Medium and Large 2
4 335-340 338 135.00 135.00
5 355-380 368 125.00 125.00
7 405-440 426 120.00-130.00 127.18
7 465-490 479 120.00-125.00 122.74
5 500-540 525 110.00-118.00 114.57
2 565-585 575 110.00 110.00
Feeder Bulls Medium and Large 1
Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price
4 450-475 463 145.00-150.00 147.99
5 500-530 511 130.00-140.00 136.01
4 575-585 580 125.00-134.00 130.26
10 600-640 622 120.00-130.00 124.43
2 700-710 705 105.00-115.00 109.96
Replacement Cows: Pre-tested for bangs; pregnancy; and age.
Medium and Large 1-2:
Age Weight Months Bred Price
2-6 year old 950-1270 second & third stage 110.00-150.00
7-10 year old 900-1175 second & third stage 70.00-90.00
3-5 year old 800-1000 open grazing cows 85.00-100.00
Cow-Calf Pairs:
Medium and Large 1-2:
Age Cow Weight Calf Wt Price
2-6 year old 900-1200 100-200 1450.00-1700.00 per pair
7-10 year old 900-1175 100-200 1150.00-1475.00 per pair
Slaughter Cows:
%Lean Weight Average Dress High Dress Low Dress
Boners 80-85% 950-1300 60.00-70.00 72.00 47.00-57.00
Lean 85-90% 900-1100 46.00-55.00
Light 85-92% 700-950 37.00-45.00
Slaughter Bulls:
Weight Average Dress High Dress Low Dress
Y.G. 1-2 1000-2100 80.00-90.00 67.00-74.00
Source: AR Dept of Ag-USDA Market News Service, Little Rock, AR
Jeff Milam, 501-671-2200
