SV_LS160
Louisville, KY      Thu Jul 17, 2008     KY Dept of AG-USDA Market News

Kentucky Direct Feeder Cattle Summary - Week Ending 07/17/2008

Confirmed Sales:  2,875    Last Week: 3,420   Last Year:  4,220

   Compared to last week, feeder steers and heifers steady to 3.00 lower. 
Holstein steers steady. All cattle for immediate delivery FOB, unless noted,
with 2-3 percent or equivalent shrink. Receipts do not represent total
movement in the area.

   Feeder Steers:  Medium and Large 1-2  FOB Price- 600-700 lbs 104.00-
115.00; 700-800 lbs 100.00-109.00; 800-900 lbs 99.00-104.00; 900-950 lbs
95.00-101.00.

   Holstein Steers:  Large 3  FOB Price- 600-700 lbs 74.00-80.00; 700-800 lbs
74.00-78.00; 800-900 lbs 71.00-75.00; 900-975 lbs 69.00-74.00.

   Feeder Heifers:  Medium and Large 1-2  FOB Price- 600-700 lbs 100.00-
104.00; 700-800 lbs 98.00-104.00; 800-875 lbs 92.00-97.00.

Source:  KY Dept of AG-USDA Market News Service, Louisville, KY
         Timmy Wilson, Market Reporter, 502-582-5287
         24 Hour Toll Free Market Report 1-800-327-6568
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