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Amarillo, TX  Thu  December 15, 2011     USDA Market News
 
Producers Internet Auction - Thursday –
Feeder Cattle Weighted Average Report for Thursday – 12/15/11

Cattle offered: 150

   Trade and demand moderate.  Cattle offered from Florida.  Supply included 
45 percent of feeder cattle over 600 lbs.  Supply 0 percent steers and 100 
percent heifers.  Prices based on weights FOB with 1-3 percent pencil shrink 
or equivalent, and slides of 4-10 cents on calves and 4-8 cents on yearlings.  
Delivery period Current.   

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         Eastern States: All states east of the Mississippi
                      Louisiana and Arkansas.
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               Feeder Heifers Medium and Large 1-2
 Head   Wt Range   Avg Wt    Price Range   Avg Price  Delivery
   83      575       575       134.50         134.50   Current  
   69      700       700       125.00         125.00   Current  

Source:  USDA-TX Dept of Ag Market News Service, Amarillo, TX
         806/372-6361 - amarillo.lgmn@ams.usda.gov
         USDA-TX 24 hour price information 806-372-3494 or 800-252-3407 
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