Compared to the last report, Number 1 Feeder Steers under 600 lbs sold 15.00-20.00 higher; other Feeder Steers not tested. Dairy Feeder Steers not tested. Number 1 Feeder Heifers under 600 lbs sold steady, over 600 lbs sold 5.00-6.00 higher on a light test; Number 1-2 Feeder Heifers sold 5.00-10.00 higher; Number 2 Feeder Heifers not tested. Feeder Bulls not tested except Number 2 Feeder Bulls sold 2.00 higher on a light test. Bred Replacement Cows and Heifers sold strong. Open Replacement Cows not tested. Cow-Calf Pairs sold strong. Replacement Bulls not tested. Demand was moderate. Today’s sale included 2 herd dispersals and the monthly Feeder and Replacement Special Sale. Supply included: 69% Feeder Cattle (25% Steers, 3% Dairy Steers, 47% Heifers, 26% Bulls); 31% Replacement Cattle (16% Stock Cows, 46% Bred Cows, 5% Bred Heifers, 26% Cow-Calf Pairs, 7% Bulls). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 30%.
Additional NYS cattle auction prices can be found at: https://www.ams.usda.gov/market-news/feeder-and-replacement-cattle-auctions#NewYork.
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