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Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended April 26, 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 26, 2024, receipts at 16 markets totaled an estimated 8,644 head compared to 12,195 last week and 17,145 last year. Compared to last week: Slaughter cattle sold 1.00 to 5.00 lower. All feeder classes sold 2.00 to 8.00 higher. Trade active with good demand on feeder cattle. Replacement cows sold steady. Year-to-date receipts totaled 162,774 compared to 188,209 last year.
Feeder Steers: Medium and Large Frame 1-2
300-400 lbs*****315.00-370.00
400-500 lbs*****300.00-335.00
500-600 lbs*****255.00-328.00
600-700 lbs*****224.00-277.00
Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large Frame 1-2
300-400 lbs*****272.00-335.00
400-500 lbs*****245.00-310.00
500-600 lbs*****222.00-276.00
600-700 lbs*****200.00-260.00
Slaughter Cows: Boning 80-85 Percent Lean 850-1200 lbs*****116.00-139.00
Lean 85-90 Percent Lean 850-1200 lbs*****102.00-121.00
Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade 1-2 1500-2100 lbs*****126.00-157.00
FL Livestock Market Report:
At Florida Livestock Auctions, for the week ended April 26, 2024, receipts at 10 markets 5,906, last week 5,472, last year 6,338. Compared to last week: Slaughter cows and bulls 1.00 to 3.00 lower. Feeder classes unevenly steady to 2.00 higher. Replacement cows steady. Year-to-date receipts totaled 102,685 compared to 107,984 last year.
Feeder Steers: Medium and Large Frame 1-2
300-400 lbs*****285.00-410.00
400-500 lbs*****235.00-360.00
500-600 lbs*****240.00-310.00
600-700 lbs*****242.00-245.00
Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large Frame 1-2
300-400 lbs*****222.50-356.00
400-500 lbs*****230.00-325.00
500-600 lbs*****200.00-267.00
600-700 lbs*****217.00-232.50
Slaughter Cows: Boning 80-85 Percent Lean 850-1200 lbs*****110.00-128.00
Lean 85-90 Percent Lean 850-1200 lbs*****92.00-119.00
Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade 1 1000-2100 lbs*****128.00-152.00
GA Livestock Market Report5
At Georgia Livestock Auctions, for the week ended April 26, 2024, receipts at 20 markets 6,997 compared to 8,384 last week and 9,478 last year. Compared to last week: Slaughter cows and bulls sold 1.00 to 5.00 lower. Feeder classes sold 2.00 to 10.00 lower. Replacement cows and pairs sold mostly steady. Year-to-date receipts totaled 133,852 compared to 144,787 last year.
Feeder Steers: Medium and Large Frame 1-2
300-400 lbs*****300.00-362.50
400-500 lbs*****237.50-347.50
500-600 lbs*****230.00-318.00
600-700 lbs*****225.00-285.00
Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large Frame 1-2
300-400 lbs*****245.00-340.00
400-500 lbs*****235.00-312.00
500-600 lbs*****215.00-283.00
600-700 lbs*****200.00-245.00
Slaughter Cows: Boning 80-85 Percent Lean 850-1200 lbs*****103.00-129.00
Lean 85-90 Percent Lean 850-1200 lbs*****91.00-117.00
Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade 1 1000-2100 lbs*****133.00-152.00