Author Archives: Michael James Baker

Weekly Auction Results. Canandaigua Stockyards, February 7, 2024.

Compared to last week’s sale slaughter cows traded 2.00 to 4.00 lower. Holstein bull calves traded 10.00 to 20.00 higher. Beef bull calves traded 50.00 to 70.00 lower. Supply included: 81% Slaughter Cattle (15% Steers, 1% Dairy Steers, 15% Heifers, 60% Cows, 2% Bulls, 7% Dairy Heifers); 19% Feeder Dairy Calves (82% Bulls, 18% Heifers).

Full report CSY_wkly_2.7.2024.

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

Beef Producer Zoom Meetings

Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Livestock Program Work Team (CCE LPWT) is pleased to offer virtual learning opportunities for local beef producers in February. There is no cost for the Zoom programming, but registration is required in order to receive a link for each Zoom meeting. Upcoming programming dates, topics and registration details are included below.

 

Tuesday February 13, 2024 6:30pm: Understanding Beef Diseases and Vaccinations That Can Prevent Them

 

Raising healthy and productive beef animals is key to the success of your beef operation, regardless of the size. Join us on Tuesday February 13, 2024 at 6:30pm to learn about common beef diseases and ailments and what vaccines maybe used to prevent them. In addition to covering common beef diseases, this webinar will also discuss diseases caused by ticks. Clarifying the differences between types of vaccines: modified live, versus killed, as well as explain how vaccines differ from bacterins. Guest presenter is Dr. Shannon Carpenter, D.V.M., Field Veterinarian with NY State Agriculture and Markets.

 

Registration link: http://tinyurl.com/3n37htz9

 

Tuesday February 20, 2024 6:30pm: Getting Feeder Calves Off to a Good Start/Weaning and Backgrounding

 

Livestock, Dairy and Equine Educator from Orange County CCE, Grace Ott, will join us to review the importance of adding value to your feeder cattle. Ensuring the success of your feeders’ future begins with getting them off on the right “hoof”. This webinar will share tips and strategies related to weaning and backgrounding cattle.

 

Registration Link: http://tinyurl.com/5ydsun4f

 

Weekly Auction Results. Empire Livestock Bath, January 25, 2024.

Compared to last week’s sale slaughter cows traded 2.00 to 6.00 lower. Holstein bull calves traded 10.00 to 20.00 higher. Beef bull calves traded 50.00 to 60.00 higher. Supply included: 4% Feeder Cattle (100% Dairy Steers); 47% Slaughter Cattle (95% Cows, 3% Bulls, 2% Dairy Heifers); 49% Feeder Dairy Calves (87% Bulls, 13% Heifers). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 50%.

Full report: Bath_wkly_1.25.24

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

Weekly Auction Results. Canandaigua Stockyards, January 24, 2024.

Compared to last week’s sale slaughter cows traded 2.00 to 6.00 lower. Holstein dairy bull calves traded 10.00 to 40.00 higher. Beef bull calves stayed steady to firm. Supply included: 74% Slaughter Cattle (16% Steers, 4% Dairy Steers, 14% Heifers, 59% Cows, 3% Bulls, 3% Dairy Heifers); 26% Feeder Dairy Calves (87% Bulls, 13% Heifers).

Full report: CSY_wkly_1.24.2024.