Weekly Utah Livestock Review UT

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Salt Lake City,  UT          May  11,   2012,     USDA-Ut  Dept   of    Ag    Market   News  


Utah Direct Cattle Report                     Weekly Summary


Slaughter  Cattle   2,045.    Last Week:  2,100.     Year Ago:   2,125.

 
Compared  to last week,  Slaughter  Steers  and  Heifers were steady live and on a dressed 
basis, compared with last week. Trading was moderate.

Slaughter  Steers:  1,100  Head:  Choice  2-3  1100-1300  lbs 120.00-121.00. Dressed Basis  
Choice 2-3 600-900 lbs carcasses 192.00-193.00.

Slaughter  Heifers:  945   Head:  Choice  2-3  1000-1100  lbs 119.00-121.00. Dressed Basis 
Choice 2-3 550-800 lb carcasses 191.00-193.00.


Source: USDA-UT Dept of Ag Market News, Salt Lake City, Ut.
Phone (435-230-0402. )

1. Former Eastern Livestock CEO, CFO sentenced for federal crimes
2. Tyson sends disaster-assistance truck to Oklahoma
3. More beef cows in worst drought regions than a year ago
4. Forage Focus: Pay attention to hay moisture
5. Oil falls as Fed minutes send U.S. equities down
6. Smooth transitions

1. Post-tornado composting a solution for disposal of dead livestock
2. Michigan hay buyers should plan purchases early
3. Seven jobs more dangerous than farming
4. New animal identification rules aid disease traceability
5. Former Eastern Livestock CEO, CFO sentenced for federal crimes
6. Drought losses in Oklahoma top $400 million for 2012

1. Commentary: In praise of animal foods
2. Meat and climate change: How significant is the impact?
3. Seven jobs more dangerous than farming
4. Commentary: GMOs: How do I hate thee?
5. Survey reveals most Americans in favor of COOL
6. Boxed beef hits record highs, cattle weak to lower