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Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended April 19, 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 19, 2024, receipts at 16 markets totaled an estimated 12,195 head compared to 12,024 last week and 11,596 last year. Compared to last week: Slaughter cattle sold steady to 3.00 lower. Feeder steers sold unevenly steady, feeder heifers sold 1.00 to 6.00 lower, and feeder bulls sold 2.00 to 5.00 higher. Trade active with good demand on feeder cattle. Replacement cows sold steady to firm. Year-to-date receipts totaled 154,130 compared to 171,064 last year.
Feeder Steers: Medium and Large Frame 1-2
300-400 lbs*****322.00-380.00
400-500 lbs*****300.00-355.00
500-600 lbs*****260.00-312.00
600-700 lbs*****225.00-278.00
Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large Frame 1-2
300-400 lbs*****270.00-345.00
400-500 lbs*****240.00-300.00
500-600 lbs*****225.00-270.00
600-700 lbs*****207.00-243.00
Slaughter Cows: Boning 80-85 Percent Lean 850-1200 lbs*****117.00-136.00
Lean 85-90 Percent Lean 850-1200 lbs*****100.00-121.00
Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade 1-2 1500-2100 lbs*****130.00-157.00
FL Livestock Market Report:
At Florida Livestock Auctions, for the week ended April 19, 2024, receipts at 10 markets 5,472, last week 6,261, last year 6,138. Compared to last week: Slaughter cows and bulls 1.00 to 4.00 lower. Feeder classes unevenly steady to 3.00 lower. Replacement cows fully steady. Year-to-date receipts totaled 96,779 compared to 101,646 last year.
Feeder Steers: Medium and Large Frame 1-2
300-400 lbs*****255.00-405.00
400-500 lbs*****260.00-360.00
500-600 lbs*****232.50-300.00
600-700 lbs*****217.50-235.00
Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large Frame 1-2
300-400 lbs*****230.00-360.00
400-500 lbs*****215.00-310.00
500-600 lbs*****210.00-260.00
600-700 lbs*****210.00-220.00
Slaughter Cows: Boning 80-85 Percent Lean 850-1200 lbs*****115.00-130.00
Lean 85-90 Percent Lean 850-1200 lbs*****102.00-121.00
Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade 1 1000-2100 lbs*****125.00-150.00
GA Livestock Market Report:
At Georgia Livestock Auctions, for the week ended April 19, 2024, receipts at 20 markets 8,384 compared to 9,003 last week and 9,433 last year. Compared to last week: Slaughter cows and bulls sold steady to 3.00 lower. Feeder classes sold unevenly steady. Replacement cows and pairs sold mostly steady. Year-to-date receipts totaled 126,855 compared to 135,309 last year.
Feeder Steers: Medium and Large Frame 1-2
300-400 lbs*****310.00-390.00
400-500 lbs*****290.00-378.00
500-600 lbs*****265.00-360.00
600-700 lbs*****234.00-302.00
Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large Frame 1-2
300-400 lbs*****247.00-342.00
400-500 lbs*****217.00-320.00
500-600 lbs*****200.00-280.00
600-700 lbs*****172.00-243.00
Slaughter Cows: Boning 80-85 Percent Lean 850-1200 lbs*****105.00-138.00
Lean 85-90 Percent Lean 850-1200 lbs*****90.00-120.00
Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade 1 1000-2100 lbs*****130.00-157.00