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Salt Lake City, UT      November 20,    2009      2008, USDA-Ut Dept of Ag Market News  


Utah Direct Cattle Report                     Weekly Summary

Slaughter  Cattle   1,825.    Last Week:  1,800.    Year Ago:   2,025.
 
Slaughter  Steers  and  Heifers  were  steady  to 1.00  lower  live  and 1.00-2.00 lower 
on a dressed basis.  Holstein  Steers  were  steady  to  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: 1,025 Head: Choice 2-3 1100-1300 lbs 81.00-83.00; Choice Holsteins  
61.00-63.00.  Dressed  Basis  Choice 2-3 600-900 lbs carcasses 130.00-131.00; Holstein 
carcasses 110.00-111.00.

Slaughter Heifers: 800  Head:  Choice  2-3  1000-1100  lbs  81.00-83.00.  Dressed Basis 
Choice 2-3 550-800 lb carcasses 130.00-131.00.


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