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Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended October 18, 2024, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states.
AL Livestock Market Report:
At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended October 18, 2024, receipts at 16 markets totaled 11,508 head compared to 10,204 last week and 13,311 last year. Compared to one week ago: Slaughter cattle sold 1.00 to 6.00 higher. Feeder steers and feeder heifers sold mostly steady; feeder bulls sold steady to 3.00 higher. Trade active with good demand on feeder cattle. Replacement cattle sold steady. Year-to-date receipts totaled 432,619 compared to 517,826 last year.
Feeder Steers: Medium and Large Frame 1-2
300-400 lbs*****282.00-365.00
400-500 lbs*****260.00-330.00
500-600 lbs*****233.00-304.00
600-700 lbs*****215.00-260.00
Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large Frame 1-2
300-400 lbs*****240.00-305.00
400-500 lbs*****220.00-285.00
500-600 lbs*****213.00-255.00
600-700 lbs*****185.00-232.50
Slaughter Cows: Boning 80-85 Percent Lean 850-1200 lbs*****108.00-133.00
Lean 85-90 Percent Lean 850-1200 lbs*****98.00-122.00
Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade 1-2 1500-2100 lbs*****134.00-156.00
FL Livestock Market Report:
At Florida Livestock Auctions, for the week ended October 18, 2024, receipts at 10 markets 5,500, last week 2,499 last year 9,482. Compared to last week: Slaughter classes steady to 2.00 lower. Feeder classes steady to 3.00 lower. Replacement cows firm. All trends in limited test due to weather related market closures last week. Year-to-date receipts totaled 257,707 compared to 293,473 last year.
Feeder Steers: Medium and Large Frame 1-2
300-400 lbs*****260.00-410.00
400-500 lbs*****235.00-345.00
500-600 lbs*****220.00-290.00
600-700 lbs*****215.00-250.00
Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large Frame 1-2
300-400 lbs*****240.00-330.00
400-500 lbs*****200.00-280.00
500-600 lbs*****200.00-260.00
600-700 lbs*****200.00-235.00
Slaughter Cows: Boning 80-85 Percent Lean 850-1200 lbs*****110.00-126.00
Lean 85-90 Percent Lean 850-1200 lbs*****96.00-118.00
Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade 1 1000-2100 lbs*****130.00-158.00
GA Livestock Market Report:
At Georgia Livestock Auctions, for the week ended October 18, 2024, receipts at 20 markets 8,122 compared to 7,156 last week and 8,917 last year. Compared to last week: Slaughter cows and bulls sold 2.00 to 5.00 higher. Feeder classes sold unevenly steady to 6.00 higher. Replacement cows mostly steady. Year-to-date receipts totaled 326,829 compared to 357,891 last year.
Feeder Steers: Medium and Large Frame 1-2
300-400 lbs*****277.50-335.00
400-500 lbs*****250.00-305.00
500-600 lbs*****230.00-277.00
600-700 lbs*****210.00-245.00
Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large Frame 1-2
300-400 lbs*****240.00-290.00
400-500 lbs*****220.00-265.00
500-600 lbs*****195.00-240.00
600-700 lbs*****172.00-234.00
Slaughter Cows: Boning 80-85 Percent Lean 850-1200 lbs*****102.00-138.00
Lean 85-90 Percent Lean 850-1200 lbs*****87.50-123.00
Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade 1 1000-2100 lbs*****134.00-165.00