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Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended May 17, 2024, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states.
AL Livestock Market Report:
At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended May 17, 2024, receipts at 16 markets totaled an estimated 8,540 head compared to 9,509 last week and 13,330 last year. Compared to last week: Slaughter cows sold 2.00 to 5.00 higher and slaughter bulls sold mostly steady. Feeder steers sold 1.00 to 5.00 higher, feeder heifers and feeder bulls sold 1.00 to 5.00 lower. Trade active with good demand on feeder cattle. Replacement cows sold steady to firm. Year-to-date receipts totaled 190,244 compared to 225,497 last year.
Feeder Steers: Medium and Large Frame 1-2
300-400 lbs*****320.00-360.00
400-500 lbs*****285.00-330.00
500-600 lbs*****258.00-324.00
600-700 lbs*****218.00-277.00
Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large Frame 1-2
300-400 lbs*****260.00-335.00
400-500 lbs*****237.00-300.00
500-600 lbs*****225.00-270.00
600-700 lbs*****205.00-260.00
Slaughter Cows: Boning 80-85 Percent Lean 850-1200 lbs*****119.00-140.00
Lean 85-90 Percent Lean 850-1200 lbs*****107.00-128.00
Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade 1-2 1500-2100 lbs*****136.00-157.00
FL Livestock Market Report:
At Florida Livestock Auctions, for the week ended May 17, 2024, receipts at 10 markets 4,779, last week 5,302, last year 5,305. Compared to last week: Slaughter cows and bulls mostly steady to 3.00 higher. Feeder classes steady to firm. Replacement cows lightly tested. Year-to-date receipts totaled 118,109 compared to 124,352 last year.
Feeder Steers: Medium and Large Frame 1-2
300-400 lbs*****270.00-440.00
400-500 lbs*****280.00-370.00
500-600 lbs*****250.00-325.00
600-700 lbs*****225.00-265.00
Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large Frame 1-2
300-400 lbs*****245.00-375.00
400-500 lbs*****235.00-325.00
500-600 lbs*****207.00-282.00
600-700 lbs*****205.00-240.00
Slaughter Cows: Boning 80-85 Percent Lean 850-1200 lbs*****116.00-133.00
Lean 85-90 Percent Lean 850-1200 lbs*****100.00-121.00
Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade 1 1000-2100 lbs*****133.00-154.00
GA Livestock Market Report:
At Georgia Livestock Auctions, for the week ended May 17, 2024, receipts at 20 markets 6,527 compared to 7,076 last week and 7,106 last year. Compared to last week: Slaughter cows and bulls sold steady to 8.00 higher. Feeder classes sold 2.00 to 6.00 lower. Replacement cows and pairs sold mostly steady. Year-to-date receipts totaled 155,348 compared to 169,349 last year.
Feeder Steers: Medium and Large Frame 1-2
300-400 lbs*****265.00-367.50
400-500 lbs*****280.00-360.00
500-600 lbs*****260.00-325.00
600-700 lbs*****228.00-280.00
Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large Frame 1-2
300-400 lbs*****267.00-320.00
400-500 lbs*****240.00-307.00
500-600 lbs*****220.00-268.00
600-700 lbs*****210.00-238.00
Slaughter Cows: Boning 80-85 Percent Lean 850-1200 lbs*****101.00-138.00
Lean 85-90 Percent Lean 850-1200 lbs*****80.00-125.00
Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade 1 1000-2100 lbs*****134.00-178.00