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Feeder auction results. Empire Livestock, Bath, NY. December 14, 2024.

Compared to November’s sale 500-600lb feeder steers sold 30.00 to 35.00 higher. 600-700lb feeder steers sold 40.00 to 45.00 higher. 500-700lb feeder heifers sold 15.00 to 35.00 higher. Vaccinated feeder cattle brought a 10.00 to 30.00 dollar premium. Supply included: 76% Feeder Cattle (36% Steers, 4% Dairy Steers, 41% Heifers, 19% Bulls); 24% Replacement Cattle (16% Stock Cows, 51% Bred Cows, 18% Bred Heifers, 15% Bulls). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 31%.

Full report: Bath_Fdr_12.14.2024.

Additional NYS cattle auction prices can be found at: https://www.ams.usda.gov/market-news/feeder-and-replacement-cattle-auctions#NewYork.

Feeder Auction Results. Canandaigua Stockyards. December 7, 2024.

Compared to last feeder sale 400-500lb feeder steers sold 20.00 to 40.00 higher. 500-600lb feeder steers sold 37.50 to 40.00 higher. 500-600 feeder heifers sold 40.00 to 55.00 higher. 600-700lb feeder heifers sold 17.50 to 22.00 higher. 300lb Highland heifer topped the sale selling at 500.00. Buyer demand was high with a moderate supply. Vaccinated cattle brought 20.00 to 40.00 higher than unvaccinated cattle. Supply included: 95% Feeder Cattle (51% Steers, 1% Dairy Steers, 37% Heifers, 11% Bulls); 5% Replacement Cattle (36% Stock Cows, 43% Bred Cows, 11% Bred Heifers, 11% Bulls). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 40%.

Full report: CSY_12.7.2024.

Additional NYS cattle auction prices can be found at: https://www.ams.usda.gov/market-news/feeder-and-replacement-cattle-auctions#NewYork.

USDA Feeder cattle auction report. Canandaigua Stockyards, Nov 23, 2024.

Compared to last feeder sale 400-500lb feeder steers traded 6.00 to 7.50 higher. 500-600lb feeder steers traded 5.00 to 12.50 higher. 300- 400lb feeder heifers 5.00 to 12.50 higher. 400-500lb feeder heifers traded 10.00 to 15.00 higher. Supply included: 90% Feeder Cattle (42% Steers, 41% Heifers, 12% Bulls, 5% Dairy/Beef Heifers); 10% Replacement Cattle (32% Stock Cows, 16% Bred Cows, 26% Bred Heifers, 16% Cow-Calf Pairs, 11% Bulls). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 30%.

Full report: CSY_11.23.2024.

Additional NYS cattle auction prices can be found at: https://www.ams.usda.gov/market-news/feeder-and-replacement-cattle-auctions#NewYork.

Feeder auction results. Canandaigua Stockyards, November 9, 2024.

Compared to the last sale 400-500lb steers sold 20.00 to 22.00 higher. 500-600lb feeder steers sold 10.00 to 20.00 higher. 400-500lb feeder heifers sold steady. 500-600lb feeder heifers sold 10.00 to 25.00 higher. Supply included: 92% Feeder Cattle (39% Steers, 44% Heifers, 17% Bulls); 8% Replacement Cattle (21% Stock Cows, 53% Bred Cows, 13% Bred Heifers, 13% Bulls). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 40%.

Full report: CSY_11.9.2024

Additional NYS cattle auction prices can be found at: https://www.ams.usda.gov/market-news/feeder-and-replacement-cattle-auctions#NewYork.

Feeder auction results. Empire Bath, NY, November 9, 2024.

Compared to the last sale in October, Feeder Steers traded 10.00-20.00 higher and Feeder Heifers were 8.00-10.00 higher. Feeder Cattle that showed prior vaccination were able to receive a 20.00-40.00 dollar premium. Supply included: 88% Feeder Cattle (32% Steers, 45% Heifers, 13% Bulls, 7% Dairy/Beef Steers, 3% Dairy/Beef Heifers); 12% Replacement Cattle (46% Bred Cows, 19% Bred Heifers, 35% Bulls). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 38%.

Full report: Bath_Fdr_11.9.2024.

Additional NYS cattle auction prices can be found at: https://www.ams.usda.gov/market-news/feeder-and-replacement-cattle-auctions#NewYork.

Cattle Auction Report. Hoskings Livestock Auction, October 28, 2024.

Supply included: 26% Slaughter Cattle (5% Cows, 95% Dairy Cows); 45% Replacement Dairy Cattle (26% Fresh/Milking Cows, 22% Bred Cows, 8% Springer Cows, 16% Bred Heifers , 3% Springer Heifers, 25% Open Heifers); 29% Feeder Dairy Calves (88% Bulls, 13% Heifers).

Full report: CVLM_Org_10.28.2024.

Additional NYS cattle auction prices can be found at: https://www.ams.usda.gov/market-news/feeder-and-replacement-cattle-auctions#NewYork.

Feeder cattle auction report. Canandaigua Stockyards, October 26, 2024.

Compared to the last sale 400-500lb feeder steers traded 20.00 to 27.50 lower. 500-600lb feeder steers traded 15.00 to 16.00 higher. 400- 500lb feeder heifers traded 1.00 to 6.00 lower. 500-600lb feeder steers stayed steady. Supply included: 89% Feeder Cattle (45% Steers, 37% Heifers, 18% Bulls); 11% Replacement Cattle (31% Stock Cows, 55% Bred Cows, 5% Bred Heifers, 10% Bulls). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 29%.

Full report: CSY_10.26.2024.

Additional NYS cattle auction prices can be found at: https://www.ams.usda.gov/market-news/feeder-and-replacement-cattle-auctions#NewYork.

Weekly Livestock Auction Results. Cambridge Valley, October 22, 2024.

Compared to last week Slaughter Cows and Slaughter Dairy Cows sold steady. Feeder Beef Cross Calves sold 10.00 higher. Feeder Dairy Calves sold 5.00 higher. In addition 5 feeder Calves and 22 goats were sold. Supply included: 33% Slaughter Cattle (4% Steers, 6% Cows, 5% Bulls, 8% Dairy Heifers, 77% Dairy Cows); 67% Feeder Dairy Calves (90% Bulls, 10% Heifers).

Full report: CVLM_10.22.2024.

Additional NYS cattle auction prices can be found at: https://www.ams.usda.gov/market-news/feeder-and-replacement-cattle-auctions#NewYork.