Weekly Livestock Market Report

Here are the Alabama and Georgia livestock market reports for the week ending May 5th, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for both states.

 

AL Livestock Market Report:

At Alabama Livestock Auctions for the week ended May 5th, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 11,800 head compared to 11,483 last week and 8,086 year ago. Compared to one week ago: Slaughter cows and bulls sold 2.00 to 3.00 higher. All feeder classes sold 5.00 to 10.00 higher. Trade active, with good demand on feeders.

Feeder Steers: Medium and Large Frame 1-2
300-400 lbs*****165.00-192.00
400-500 lbs*****152.00-175.00
500-600 lbs*****142.00-162.00
600-700 lbs*****134.00-150.00

Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large Frame 1-2
300-400 lbs*****152.00-177.00
400-500 lbs*****136.00-160.00
500-600 lbs*****124.00-136.00
600-700 lbs*****113.00-134.00

Slaughter Cows: Boning 80-85 Percent Lean 850-1200 lbs*****64.00-69.00
Lean 85-90 Percent Lean 850-1200 lbs*****58.00-63.00
Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade 1 1500-2100 lbs*****88.00-93.00

GA Livestock Market Report:

At Georgia Livestock Auctions for the week ended May 5th, sold Cattle receipts at 20 markets 8,740 compared to 9,415 last week and 7,782 year ago. Compared to one week earlier slaughter cows and bulls 1.00 to 2.00 higher, feeder steers, feeder bulls and feeder heifers mostly 2.00 to 5.00 higher, steer calves and heifer calves 4.00 to 7.00 higher, bull calves 4.00 to 8.00 higher, replacement cows unevenly steady.

Feeder Bulls: Medium and Large Frame 1-2
300-400 lbs*****150.00-177.00
400-500 lbs*****137.00-165.00
500-600 lbs*****130.00-148.00
600-700 lbs*****115.00-139.00

Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large Frame 1-2
300-400 lbs*****135.00-160.00
400-500 lbs*****128.00-150.00
500-600 lbs*****122.00-142.00
600-700 lbs*****110.00-133.00

Slaughter Cows: Boning 80-85 Percent Lean 850-1200 lbs*****66.00-73.00
Lean 85-90 Percent Lean 850-1200 lbs*****60.00-67.00
Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade 1 1500-2100 lbs*****93.00-100.00