BG_LS149
Baton Rouge, LA    Sat, Feb 6, 2010    USDA-LA Dept of Ag Market News

De Quincy, LA Cattle Auction for Saturday, February 6, 2010

Cattle Receipts:  129    Last Sale:  444    Last Year:  no report 

   No comparisons.  The supply included 19 percent slaughter cows and 12 
percent pairs/replacements.  The feeder supply included 54 percent steers and 
46 percent heifers, with 2 percent of the feeder supply weighing over 600 
lbs.

   Slaughter Cows:
          Weight (lbs)  Pct Lean    Avg Dressing
Breaking    850-1200      70-80 few 50.00-53.00 
Boning      850-1200      80-85     44.00-50.00 

   Feeder Steers:  Medium and Large 1-2  300-350 lbs 111.00-116.00; 400-450 
lbs 97.00-104.00.

   Feeder Heifers:  Medium and Large 1-2  300-350 lbs 85.00-90.00.

   Replacements:  Medium and Large 1-2 few 4-6 year old cows, 800-1100 lbs, 
3-7 months bred, 380.00-690.00 per head. 

Source:  USDA-LA Dept of Ag Market News 
         Taylor Cox, 225-922-1328, Baton Rouge, LA
         www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/BG_LS149.txt

         For all livestock market news reports:
         www.ams.usda.gov/LSMarketNews

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