BL_LS755
Billings, MT    Fri Feb 03, 2012    USDA Market News

Montana Direct Cattle
Feeder Cattle Weighted Average Report for 02/03/2012
 
Receipts:  0    Last Week:  200    Year Ago:  0
 
   Compared to last week:  No sales reported.  Trade activity light to 
inactive with good buyers inquiry.  Demand remains good for all weights.  0 
percent of this week's trade was steers and 0 percent heifers with 0 percent 
over 600 lbs.  0 percent cattle for current delivery.  Unless otherwise 
stated, delivery is current; prices are FOB the weigh points with a straight 
weight to 3 percent shrink or equivalent with a 5-8 cent slide on calves and 
a 3-6 cent slide on yearlings.  Current sales are up to 14 days delivery.  

   Steers:  Medium and Large 1  No sales reported.    
      
   Heifers:  Medium and Large 1  No sales reported.  

Source:  USDA Market News Service, Billings, MT
         James M. Ward 406-657-6285 BillingsMTLSMN@ams.usda.gov
         24 hr price information 406-657-6400
         www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/BL_LS755.txt
         www.ams.usda.gov/lsmarketnews

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