BG_LS142
Baton Rouge, LA    Wed, December 14, 2005   USDA-LA Market News

Brown's Livestock Auction held in Baton Rouge on Tuesday, December 13, 2005.

CATTLE: 716. Demand good. Compared to last Tuesday, Slaughter Cows 1.00-4.00 
higher; Bulls steady; Feeder Steers and Heifers steady; Supply Feeders: (Steers 
52%, Heifers 48%); under 600 lbs 78%; over 600 lbs 1%; Slaughter Cows 13%; 
Pairs/Replacements 8%.

SLAUGHTER CLASSES: 
Cows:                  % Lean
Boners                 80-85%     850-1200 lbs     43.75-49.00
Boners High Yielding   80-85%     over 1200 lbs    46.75-49.50
Lean                   85-90%     850-1200 lbs     39.00-45.50
Lean                   85-90%     750-850 lbs      32.50-37.50 

BULLS: Yield grade 1-2, 1500-2000 lbs 54.00-61.00.

FEEDER STEERS: Medium & Large 1-2, 300-350 lbs 135.00-143.00; 350-400 lbs 
130.00-138.00; 400-450 lbs 125.00-133.00; 450-500 lbs 118.00-123.00; 500-550 lbs 
110.00-120.00.
Medium & Small 1-2, 250-300 lbs 137.00-145.00.
	
FEEDER HEIFERS: Medium & Large 1-2, 300-350 lbs 125.00-135.00; 350-400 lbs 
120.00-127.00; 400-450 lbs 117.00-123.00; 450-500 lbs 111.00-118.00; 500-550 lbs 
103.00-110.00; 550-600 lbs 100.00-106.00.
Medium & Large 3 200-250 lbs 120.00-130.00.

COW/CALF PAIRS: Medium & Large 1-2, 4-5 years 900-1100 lbs with 60-100 calves 
800.00-1250.00.

1100c Source: Louisiana Dept of Ag-USDA Market News Service, Baton Rouge, LA
              Dave Foster, Diana Landry 225-922-1328
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