LIVESTOCK PRICES

Source: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture and Georgia Dept. of Agriculture

Below is a sampling of prices from the U.S. Department of Agriculture website www.ams.usda.gov and the Georgia Department of Agriculture website www. agr.state.ga.us online.

CATTLE & BEEF Georgia Cattle Auction Weekly Review, May 12, 2017

Slaughter Cows, Breaker 75-80 percent: Avg. wt. — 1512, Avg. price — 68.18.

Slaughter Cows, Boner 80-85 percent: Avg. wt. — 1543, Avg. price — 70.00.

Slaughter Cows, Lean 85-90 percent: Avg. wt. —1007, Avg. Price — 62.80.

Slaughter Bulls: Avg. wt. — 1680, Avg. Price — 95.21.

Feeder Steers and Bulls, Medium and Large: Avg. wt. — 722, Avg. Price — 135.01.

Feeder Heifers, Medium and Large: Avg. wt. — 568, Avg. Price — 135.33.

Bred Cows, Medium and Large: Avg. wt. — 1213, Avg. Price — 1150.10.

Cow-Calf Pairs, Medium and Large: Avg. wt. —1145, Avg. Price — 1434.71.

Cow-Calf Pairs, Small: Avg. wt. — 994, Avg. Price — 1285.59.

CHICKEN

Broiler/Fryer: National Broiler Market at-a-Glance For May 11:

Whole broiler/fryer prices are trending steady to firm with a possible higher undertone for next week. Offerings are light to moderate and commanding premiums. Retail and food service is mostly moderate as the Mother’s Day holiday approaches. Floor stocks are generally balanced. Market activity is moderate to active. In the parts complex, prices are trending firm for breast cuts and wings steady to firm for boneless skinless breast and dark meat cuts. Supplies of, bone-in breasts and wings are clearing well; other items are light to moderate for current needs. Market activity for parts is moderate to active. In production areas, live supplies are moderate at mostly desirable weights. SOURCE: USDA Livestock, Poultry & Grain Market News Division, Atlanta, GA 404-562-5850, email: Atlanta.lpgmn@ams.usda.gov