Irvington Livestock Auction KY

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Frankfort, KY    Thu Jan 31, 2013    USDA-KY Dept of Ag Market News                

United Producers. Inc., Irvington Livestock Auction (cattle weighed at time 
of sale)

Receipts: 42  Last Week:  133 Last Year:  108

Compared to last week, Slaughter Cows and Bulls sold steady.  Steers and 
Heifers, no test.

   Feeder Steers:  Medium and Large 1-2  400-500 lbs 143.00. 

   Holstein Steers:  Large 3  400-500 lbs 96.00; 500-600 lbs 93.00.

   Feeder Bulls:  Not tested. 

   Feeder Heifers:  Medium and Large 1-2  500-600 lbs 129.50; 600-700 lbs 
120.00; 700-800 lbs 101.00; 900-1000 lbs 103.00. 

   Slaughter Cows:
       Percent Lean    Weight     Average Dress    High Dress     Low Dress
Breaker     75-80    1400-1575    71.00-74.50      75.00-77.50
Boners      80-85    1300-1425    66.00-68.00
Lean        85-90    1100-1250    60.00-61.50

   Slaughter Bulls:            
Yield Grade    Weights     Average Dress    High Dress       Low Dress 
    1-2       1755-2530    91.00-91.50         94.00

This report reflects prices of the majority of cattle with a USDA grade, weight, 
and sex on this sale date.  This report does not represent all animals at the 
sale on that date.

Source:  USDA-KY Dept of Ag Market News Service, Frankfort, KY
         Bobby Smith, Market Reporter
   Alex Tolbert, OIC 502-564-0290 xtn 238
         24 Hour Toll Free Market Report 1-800-327-6568
         www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/SV_LS176.txt


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