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Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended April 12, 2024, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states.
AL Livestock Market Report:
At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended April 12, 2024, receipts at 17 markets totaled an estimated 12,024 head compared to 8,660 last week and 12,697 last year. Compared to last week: Slaughter cows and bulls sold mostly steady. All feeder classes sold 3.00 to 10.00 lower. Trade active with good demand on feeder cattle. Replacement cows sold mostly steady. Year-to-date receipts totaled 144,823 compared to 159,468 last year.
Feeder Steers: Medium and Large Frame 1-2
300-400 lbs*****300.00-380.00
400-500 lbs*****270.00-355.00
500-600 lbs*****245.00-330.00
600-700 lbs*****230.00-290.00
Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large Frame 1-2
300-400 lbs*****265.00-325.00
400-500 lbs*****240.00-300.00
500-600 lbs*****222.00-280.00
600-700 lbs*****190.00-249.00
Slaughter Cows: Boning 80-85 Percent Lean 850-1200 lbs*****120.00-144.00
Lean 85-90 Percent Lean 850-1200 lbs*****105.00-127.00
Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade 1-2 1500-2100 lbs*****139.00-160.00
FL Livestock Market Report:
At Florida Livestock Auctions, for the week ended April 12, 2024, receipts at 10 markets 6,261, last week 4,994, last year 5,528. Compared to last week: Slaughter cows and bulls uneven, instances 2.00 higher. Feeder cattle mostly 1.00 to 4.00 lower Replacement cows fully steady. Year-to-date receipts totaled 91,307 compared to 95,508 last year.
Feeder Steers: Medium and Large Frame 1-2
300-400 lbs*****270.00-430.00
400-500 lbs*****260.00-380.00
500-600 lbs*****250.00-310.00
600-700 lbs*****235.00-259.00
Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large Frame 1-2
300-400 lbs*****250.00-350.00
400-500 lbs*****225.00-310.00
500-600 lbs*****192.50-260.00
600-700 lbs*****200.00-220.00
Slaughter Cows: Boning 80-85 Percent Lean 850-1200 lbs*****117.00-134.00
Lean 85-90 Percent Lean 850-1200 lbs*****130.00-144.00
Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade 1 1000-2100 lbs*****128.00-153.00
GA Livestock Market Report:
At Georgia Livestock Auctions, for the week ended April 12, 2024, receipts at 20 markets 9,003 compared to 7,844 last week and 8,855 last year. Compared to last week: Slaughter cows and bulls sold mostly steady. Feeder classes sold 2.00 to 10.00 lower. Replacement cows and pairs sold mostly steady. Year-to-date receipts totaled 118,467 compared to 125,876 last year.
Feeder Steers: Medium and Large Frame 1-2
300-400 lbs*****310.00-372.50
400-500 lbs*****270.00-348.00
500-600 lbs*****265.00-332.00
600-700 lbs*****231.00-285.00
Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large Frame 1-2
300-400 lbs*****250.00-322.00
400-500 lbs*****240.00-302.00
500-600 lbs*****218.00-290.00
600-700 lbs*****198.00-252.00
Slaughter Cows: Boning 80-85 Percent Lean 850-1200 lbs*****114.00-139.00
Lean 85-90 Percent Lean 850-1200 lbs*****91.00-125.00
Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade 1 1000-2100 lbs*****131.00-170.00