United Producers Inc, Shelbyville IL Livestock Auction IL

GX_LS139
Springfield, IL    Tue May 8, 2012    USDA-IL Market News Service

United Producers, Inc. at Shelbyville, IL Tue May 8, 2012

Opening Report 

Estimated Receipts: 381

Compared to two weeks ago, slaughter steers and heifers are trading 
steady to 1.00 lower. Slaughter Holstein steers are trading steady.

Slaughter Steers: Choice 2-3: 1100-1500 lbs 121.00-126.00. 
Select and Choice 2-3: 1100-1500 lbs 115.50-120.75.

Slaughter Holstein Steers: Choice 2-3: 1100-1650 lbs 112.75-114.75.

Slaughter Heifers: Choice 2-3: 1000-1400 lbs 120.50-124.50. 
Select and Choice 2-3: 1000-1400 lbs 117.50-120.00.

Source: USDA and IL Dept of Ag Market News, Springfield IL
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