SV_LS140
Louisville, KY Tue May 8, 2012 USDA-KY Dept of Ag Market News
United Producer Inc., Bowling Green, KY. (Cattle weighed at time of arrival)
Receipts: 370 **This facility will be closed on 29 May 2012.**
Compared to last week, Feeder Steers 4.00 to 6.00 higher; Feeder Heifers 3.00 to
5.00 higher; Slaughter Cows 1.00 lower; and Slaughter Bulls firm.
Feeder Steers: Medium and Large 1-2 200-300 lbs 215.00-220.00; 300-400 lbs
194.00-201.00; 400-500 lbs 179.00-185.00; 500-600 lbs 156.00-158.50; 600-700 lbs
133.00-138.00; 800-900 lbs 125.00. Medium and Large 3 300-400 lbs 184.00-
195.00.
Holstein Steers: Large 3 300-400 lbs 122.50. Bulls: 600-700 lbs 92.50.
Feeder Bulls: Medium and Large 1-2 300-400 lbs 200.00-205.00; 400-500 lbs
184.00-186.00; 500-600 lbs 153.00-170.00; 600-700 lbs 142.50-153.00; 700-800 lbs
128.50.
Groups 20 head or more:
Head Avg Wt Price Type Head Avg WT Price Type
23 510 lbs 170.00 black
Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1-2 200-300 lbs 182.50-188.00; 300-400 lbs
166.00-172.50; 400-500 lbs 155.50-162.00; 500-600 lbs 138.00-151.00; 600-700 lbs
126.00-144.00; 700-800 lbs 116.00; 800-900 lbs 108.00. Medium and Large 3 300-
400 lbs 154.00-165.00; 400-500 lbs 135.00-148.00; 500-600 lbs 126.00-138.00.
Groups 20 head or more:
Head Avg Wt Price Type Head Avg WT Price Type
20 499 lbs 155.50 black
Slaughter Cows:
Percent Lean Weight Average Dress High Dress low Dress
Breaker 75-80 985-2005 72.00-78.50 78.00-89.50
Boner 80-85 930-1365 67.50-74.00
Lean 85-90 830-1190 60.00-67.00
Slaughter Bulls:
Yield Grade Weights Average Dress High Dress Low Dress
1 1490-1990 101.50-105.50
3 1120-1370 75.50-87.00
Stock Cows: Medium and Large 18 months-7 years old 1-8 months bred 1000.00-
1275.00 per head; 8-10+ years old 1-8 months bred 525.00-1060.00 per head.
Stock Cows and Calves: Medium and Large cows 7-10+ years old with 100-350
lbs calves 1000.00-1400.00 per pair.
Stock Bulls: Angus Bull 2 years old 1070 lbs 1100.00.
Head Calves: Beef 250.00; Weaned 365.00-390.00.
Source: Mike Bell (Market Specialist)
Kentucky Dept of Ag-USDA Market News, Louisville, KY
502-564-4896 www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/SV_LS140.txt
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