RA_LS147 Raleigh, NC Wed Jan 25, 2012 USDA-NC Dept of Ag Market News Mt. Airy Stockyards, Mt. Airy, NC Report for Tuesday Jan 24, 2012 Cattle Receipts: 268 Last Week: 575 Last Year: 665 Slaughter cows trended mostly 2.00 higher, bulls trended mostly steady. Feeder cattle trended mostly 1.00 to 6.00 higher. Slaughter cows made up 27 percent of the offering, slaughter bulls 3 percent, replacement cows 7 percent, other cows 1 percent, and feeders 63 percent. The feeder supply included 26 percent steers, 47 percent heifers, and 28 percent bulls. Near 16 percent of the run weighed over 600 lbs. (Figures in parentheses are weighted average weights and prices for each category) Feeder Steers: Medium and Large 1-2 250-275 lbs (263) 160.00-176.00 (168.38); 310-340 lbs (330) 150.00-187.00 (166.92); 360-370 lbs (365) 165.00-191.00 (177.58); 400-405 lbs (403) 145.00-148.00 (146.51); 455-485 lbs (470) 147.00-152.00 (149.42); 548-548 lbs (548) 159.00 (159.00). Small 1-2 375-380 lbs (378) 117.00-144.00 (130.59). Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1-2 220-230 lbs (225) 143.00-155.00 (148.87); 250- 258 lbs (256) 148.00-150.00 (148.33); 352-390 lbs (367) 138.00-166.00 (155.97); 400-445 lbs (428) 134.50-161.00 (154.39); 450-475 lbs (458) 141.50-154.00 (147.05); 550-580 lbs (556) 132.00-141.00 (139.28); 655-655 lbs (655) 124.50 (124.50). Small 1-2 235-245 lbs (240) 108.00-132.00 (119.75); 310-330 lbs (317) 110.00-127.00 (116.20); 400-420 lbs (410) 86.00-115.00 (100.85). Medium and Large 3 500-530 lbs (515) 101.00-120.00 (110.78). Feeder Bulls: Medium and Large 1-2 420-445 lbs (433) 144.00-179.00 (164.53); 460-495 lbs (472) 148.00-167.50 (164.48); 505-549 lbs (534) 146.50-160.00 (154.98); 610-648 lbs (620) 137.00-145.50 (142.29); 655-675 lbs (669) 130.00-137.00 (135.23). Bred Cows: Medium and Large 1-2 Young 1050-1155 lbs (1103) 700.00-840.00 per head 1-3 months bred (773.33). Medium and Large 1-2 Young 915-1080 lbs (994) 680.00-970.00 per head 4-6 months bred (848.26). Medium and Large 1-2 Middle Aged 940-1055 lbs (995) 550.00-770.00 per head 4-6 months bred (697.19). Slaughter Cows: Breaker 70-80 percent lean 1275-1385 lbs (1315) 76.50-83.00 (78.61); 1405-1555 lbs (1464) 78.00-82.00 (80.54); 1665-1855 lbs high dressing (1787) 82.00-84.50 (83.30). Boner 80-85 percent lean 945-1390 lbs (1177) 68.50-81.50 (75.67); 1510-1690 lbs (1613) 71.50-79.50 (76.12). Lean 85-90 percent lean 740-795 lbs low dressing (760) 43.00-58.50 (51.95); 905-1390 lbs low dressing (1072) 43.50-61.00 (54.84). Other Cows: Medium and Large 1-2 Young 1060-1095 lbs (1078) 78.50-82.00 (80.22). Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade 1-2 1130-1360 lbs (1245) 91.00-93.00 (92.09); 1880-1900 lbs high dressing (1890) 94.00-97.50 (95.74). Cows/Calf Pairs: (3) Medium 1 and 2 800-1010 lbs middle age cows with 65-270 lbs calves 625.00-1025.00 per pair. Large 1 and 2 1150 lbs middle age cows with 335 lbs calves 1310.00 per pair. Baby Calves, per head: Holsteins 40.00-55.00. Goats, per head: (45) Slaughter and Replacement Classes: Kids: Selection 1 20-40 lbs 80.00, 40-60 lbs 80.00-90.00, 60-80 lbs 140.00-170.00; Selection 2 20-40 lbs 47.50, 40- 60 lbs 47.50-75.00. Yearlings: Selection 1 80-100 lbs 150.00; Selection 2 60-80 lbs 50.00. Does/Nannies: Selection 1 100-140 lbs 110.00-160.00; Selection 2 50-70 lbs 47.50, 100-140 lbs 70.00-90.00; Selection 3 100-140 lbs 50.00. Bucks/Billies: Selection 1 100- 150 lbs 150.00-170.00; Selection 2 150-250 lbs 95.00. Source: NC Dept of Ag-USDA Market News Service, Raleigh, NC 919-707-3156 www.ams.usda.gov/lsmnpubsRA_LS147.txt