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Salt Lake City, UT      February 5,    2010      2008, USDA-Ut Dept of Ag Market News  


Utah Direct Cattle Report                     Weekly Summary

Slaughter  Cattle   1,900.    Last Week:  1,850.    Year Ago:   1,975.
 
Slaughter  Steers  and  Heifers  were  1.00 lower  live  and  1.00-2.00  lower  on  a  
dressed  basis.  Holstein  Steers were  1.00 lower  live  and  1.00-2.00 lower  on  a  
dressed  basis, compared  with  last week. Trading  was  slow to moderate.

Slaughter Steers: 1,075 Head: Choice 2-3 1100-1300 lbs 84.00-85.00; Choice Holsteins  
64.00-65.00.  Dressed  Basis  Choice 2-3 600-900 lbs carcasses 134.00-136.00; Holstein 
carcasses 114.00-116.00.

Slaughter Heifers: 825  Head:  Choice  2-3  1000-1100  lbs  84.00-85.00.  Dressed Basis 
Choice 2-3 550-800 lb carcasses 134.00-136.00.


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