BL_LS755
Billings, MT    Fri May 17, 2013    USDA Market News

Montana Direct Cattle
Feeder Cattle Weighted Average Report for 05/17/2013

Receipts:  0    Last Week:  300    Year Ago:  0
 
   Compared to last week:  No direct sales reported.  Direct trade activity 
mostly light to inactive.  Most ranchers transporting cattle to area auctions.  
Demand moderate to good.  Drought conditions throughout the state are pressuring 
some ranchers to liquidate cattle as available forage is limited going into 
grass time turnout season.  However, Moisture is in the 5 day forecast for the 
state. 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.    

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

Source:  USDA Market News Service, Billings, MT
         James M. Ward 406-370-6367 BillingsMTLSMN@ams.usda.gov
         www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/BL_LS755.txt
         www.ams.usda.gov/lsmarketnews

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