Weekly Livestock Market Report

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Georgia, Livestock

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Here are the Alabama and Georgia livestock market reports for the week ending February 24th, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for both states.

AL Livestock Market Report:

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At the Alabama Livestock Auctions for the week ending February 24th, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 10,200 head compared to 9,340 last week and 7,427 year ago. Compared to one week ago: Slaughter cows and bulls sold 1.00 to 3.00 higher, while all feeder classes were steady to 4.00 higher. Trade was active, with good demand on feeders.

Feeder Steers: Medium and Large Frame 1-2
300-400 lbs 148.00-174.00
400-500 lbs 138.00-161.00
500-600 lbs 127.00-149.00
600-700 lbs 118.00-135.00

Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large Frame 1-2
300-400 lbs 129.00-150.00
400-500 lbs 120.00-138.00
500-600 lbs 110.00-129.00
600-700 lbs 102.00-120.00

Slaughter Cows: Boning 80-85 Percent Lean 850-1200 lbs 58.00-63.00
Lean: 85-90 Percent Lean 850-1200 lbs 51.00-56.00
Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade 1 1500-2100 lbs 81.00-86.00

GA Livestock Market Report:

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At the Georgia Livestock Auctions for the week ending February 24th, sold cattle receipts at 20 markets were 7,962 compared to 7,088 last week and 7,326 year ago. Compared to one week earlier slaughter cows 1.00 to 2.00 higher, bulls mostly 1.00 higher, feeder steers steady to 3.00 higher, steer calves 3.00 to 6.00 higher, feeder bulls 2.00 to 4.00 higher, bull calves 1.00 to 5.00 higher, feeder heifers and heifer calves steady to 3.00 higher, replacement cows steady to 3.00 higher.

Feeder Bulls: Medium and Large Frame 1-2
300-400 lbs 145.00-170.00
400-500 lbs 130.00-156.00
500-600 lbs 119.00-140.00
600-700 lbs 105.00-128.00

Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large Frame 1-2
300-400 lbs 125.00-150.00
400-500 lbs 115.00-137.00
500-600 lbs 102.00-126.00
600-700 lbs 90.00-117.00

Slaughter Cows: Boning 80-85 Percent Lean 850-1200 lbs 61.00-67.00
Lean 85-90 Percent Lean 850-1200 lbs 56.00-62.00
Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade 1 1500-2100 lbs 83.00-90.00