Livestock report
By Staff, 09/9/17 4:51 AM
Hope Livestock Auction
Weighted Average Report for Thursday Sep 7, 2017
Cattle Receipts: 1032 Last week: 1217 Last year: 952
Compared to last week: Feeder steers 2.00-6.00 higher. Feeder heifers under
500 lbs 3.00-6.00 lower, over 500 lbs steady. Slaughter cows steady. Slaughter
bulls steady.
Supply included 583 feeder calves; 285 yearlings; 20 replacement cows; 102
slaughter cows; 42 slaughter bulls. Feeder supply consisted of 37 percent
English and English crosses; 38 percent Exotic and Exotic crosses; 25 percent
Brahman and Brahman crosses. Feeder supply included 56 percent steers and
bulls; 44 percent heifers. Prices follow with weighted average price in
Please Note:
The below USDA LPGMN price report is reflective of the majority of classes and
grades of livestock offered for sale. There may be instances where some sales
do not fit within reporting guidelines and therefore will not be included in the
report. Prices are reported on a per cwt basis, unless otherwise noted.
Feeder Steers Medium and Large 1
Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price
14 300-345 322 180.00-205.00 194.24
15 355-390 375 175.00-185.00 179.08
28 400-445 425 165.00-182.00 171.71
31 450-495 469 150.00-165.00 157.51
28 500-545 519 145.00-160.00 150.18
25 550-595 574 140.00-145.00 142.91
15 600-645 619 137.00-144.00 139.87
5 665-695 672 135.00-138.00 136.81
5 700-745 717 133.00-137.00 135.38
3 770-795 783 130.00-135.00 132.64
3 825-840 832 127.00-129.00 127.99
Medium and Large 2
7 305-345 324 145.00-155.00 150.75
10 350-390 370 140.00-150.00 145.49
13 400-445 418 130.00-145.00 138.18
12 455-485 473 130.00-138.00 134.19
10 500-540 522 125.00-135.00 130.22
2 555-565 560 124.00-125.00 124.50
Feeder Heifers Medium and Large 1
Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price
13 300-345 318 150.00-160.00 153.59
12 350-390 360 145.00-153.00 149.66
16 405-445 424 136.00-145.00 140.23
19 450-495 473 133.00-143.00 138.73
34 500-545 520 128.00-140.00 134.72
24 550-595 570 125.00-135.00 129.93
10 600-635 615 125.00-133.00 129.30
2 650-675 663 125.00 125.00
2 730-745 738 118.00-120.00 118.99
Medium and Large 2
6 300-345 328 130.00-140.00 135.26
9 350-385 368 130.00-135.00 131.97
5 420-445 435 125.00-132.00 128.80
5 470-495 484 125.00-128.00 125.61
2 505-515 510 120.00-123.00 121.51
3 550-585 563 115.00-117.00 115.65
2 665-670 668 110.00-112.00 111.00
Feeder Bulls Medium and Large 1
Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price
8 460-495 477 141.00-148.00 145.11
14 505-545 524 130.00-142.00 137.70
7 555-585 569 125.00-133.00 129.25
16 600-645 622 124.00-130.00 127.68
5 665-695 682 124.00-130.00 127.59
4 730-745 740 120.00-125.00 123.25
Replacement Cows: Pre-tested for bangs; pregnancy; and age.
Medium and Large 1-2:
Age Weight Months Bred Price
2-6 year old 950-1270 second & third stage 92.00-121.00
7-10 year old 900-1175 second & third stage 75.00-85.00
3-5 year old 800-1000 open grazing cows 80.00-90.00
Cow-Calf Pairs:
Medium and Large 1-2:
Age Cow Weight Calf Wt Price
2-6 year old 900-1200 100-200 1200.00-1350.00 per pair
7-10 year old 900-1175 100-200 900.00-1150.00 per pair
Slaughter Cows:
%Lean Weight Average Dress High Dress Low Dress
Breakers 75-80% 1200-1450 62.00-66.00
Boners 80-85% 950-1300 60.00-69.00 52.00-58.00
Lean 85-90% 900-1100 53.00-60.00
Light 85-92% 700-950 44.00-50.00
Slaughter Bulls:
Weight Average Dress High Dress Low Dress
Y.G. 1-2 1000-2100 82.00-88.00 70.00-78.00
Source: AR Dept of Ag-USDA Market News Service, Little Rock, AR
Jeff Milam, 501-671-2200
