Feeder prices ?

Im looking into buying a couple Herford heifers.
between 600 to 700 lbs. What are they bringing now. Im in N/W PA. Thanks

About $1.40 to $1.50 a pound.
gitrib

New Holland Sales Stables - New Holland, PA
Cattle and Calf Auction Report for Monday, October 10, 2011.

Cattle Calves
This Week: 559 383
Week Ago: 804 417
Year Ago: 591 272

*** Special Feeder Cattle Sale, November 4th, 2011 at 6:00pm ***

When compared to last Monday s sale, slaughter cows sold mostly 2.00-3.00
higher with some steadiness noted for fleshier type cows. Demand good.
Slaughter bulls and bullocks sold steady to 2.00 higher. Demand good. Cattle
supply included 49 percent slaughter cows and 25 percent slaughter bulls. All
prices quoted per cwt.

Slaughter Cows:
Percent Lean Avg. Dressing High Dressing Low Dressing
Premium White 65-75 ----------- ----------- -----------
Breakers 75-80 64.00-68.00 ----------- -----------
Boners 80-85 62.00-65.50 66.00-68.00 57.50-60.00
Lean 85-90 54.00-58.00 59.50-62.00 49.00-53.00

Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade 1 1110-1820 lbs 78.00-82.00, low dress 1335-
1980 lbs 72.50-76.00; very high dress 115.00-121.00. Bullocks: 850-1330 lbs
82.00-86.00, high dress 930-1495 lbs 88.00-91.00, low dress 1060-1285 lbs
75.00-80.00.

Calves: Compared to last Monday's sale, Holstein bull calves sold sharply
lower, mostly steady, with moderate demand. Heifers sold firm on a light
test. Demand light. All prices per cwt.

Holstein Bull Calves: Number 1 95-115 lbs 130.00-152.00; 80-95 lbs 90.00-
110.00. Number 2 95-120 lbs 110.00-125.00; 85-95 lbs 75.00-95.00. Number 3
95-110 lbs 70.00-100.00; 75-90 lbs 50.00-70.00. Utility 65-100 lbs 25.00-
60.00.

Holstein Heifers: Number 1 75-100 lbs 185.00-220.00. Number 2 75-90 lbs
100.00-140.00. Non-Tubing 60-80 lbs 15.00-60.00.

Source: USDA Dept of Ag Market News, Nereports:

Should have posted this one!!!



New Holland, PA Fri Oct 07, 2011 USDA-PA Dept of Ag Market News

New Holland Sales Stables Special Feeder Sale
Auction Report for Friday, October 7, 2011

Receipts: 439

Compared to last month's sale, a much heavier run of feeder cattle sold
very firm. A large buyer turnout and favorable weather conditions promoted
more active buyer participation with good demand. A more attractive supply
was also noted. Today s supply consisted of 53 percent feeder steers, 34
percent feeder heifers, and 12 percent feeder bulls. All prices per cwt.

** Attention: Next Feeder Sale will be Friday November 4, 2011 6:00 Pm**

Feeder Cattle:

Feeder Steers:
Medium and Large 1
300-400 lbs 126.00-134.00
400-500 lbs 121.00-136.00
500-600 lbs 124.00-134.00
600-700 lbs 130.00-137.00
700-800 lbs 121.00-130.00
800-900 lbs 110.00-122.00

Medium and Large 2
300-400 lbs 110.00-120.00
400-500 lbs 100.00-114.00
600-700 lbs 113.00-122.00

Holsteins Steers:
Large 3
400-500 lbs 81.00-90.00
500-600 lbs 85.00-90.00
600-700 lbs 82.00-90.00
700-800 lbs 82.00-90.00

Feeder Heifers:
Medium and Large 1
400-500 lbs 94.00-108.00
750-850 lbs 104.00-106.50
Medium and Large 2
300-400 lbs 88.00-98.00
400-500 lbs 82.00-93.00
500-600 lbs 86.00-92.00
600-700 lbs 80.00-90.00

Feeder Bulls:
Medium and Large 1
300-400 lbs 122.00-124.00
400-500 lbs 116.00-122.00
500-600 lbs 112.00-118.00


Source: USDA Dept of Ag Market News, New Holland-Lancaster County, PA