JC_LS163
Jefferson City, MO    Mon Dec 09, 2003    MO Dept of Ag-USDA Market News

Central Missouri Show-Me Select Replacement Heifer Sale
Sedalia - Central Missouri Sales Co     12/06/03

   Coordinated by University of Missouri Extension, University of
Missouri Commercial Agriculture Program, MU College of Veterinary
Medicine, Missouri Cattlemen's Association and Missouri Department
of Agriculture.

   Heifers in the sale have met minimum standards for reproductive
soundness, pelvic size, frame size, muscle thickness, body condition,
and weight. They have also undergone a comprehensive health program,
and are guaranteed bred.  Many were artificially bred.  All heifers
are expected to calve from late January thru the end of April, with
projected dates given for each lot of heifers. Heifers were sorted into
lots according to calving dates and body type similarity. Lots consisted
of black and black crosses (82 percent), along with Gelbvieh, Red Angus
crosses and Hereford (18 percent).  Sale average on all lots was 1079.00
compared to 920.00 last year.

Receipts: 120    Year Ago:  100


   Bred Heifers:  Large 1  1093-1170 lbs, 3rd stage, 1075.00-1250.00; 
Large 1-2  1148-1270 lbs, mostly 3rd stage 1025.00-1200.00; Medium and
Large 1  1045-1100 lbs, 2nd-3rd stage, 1150.00-1175.00; Medium and Large
1-2  995-1225 lbs, 2nd-3rd stage, 1000.00-1200.00; Medium and Large 2
1000-1169 lbs, 2nd-3rd stage, 1000.00-1125.00; Medium 1-2 900-1110 lbs,
2nd-3rd stage, 975.00-1125.00.

Source:  MO Dept of Agriculture-USDA Market News, Sedalia MO
         Richard L Kramer, Market Reporter, (573) 751-5619
         24 hour recorded report (573) 522-9244
         www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/JC_LS163.txt

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