GL_LS762   
Greeley, CO    Fri Jun 26, 2009    USDA-CO Dept of Ag Market News 

Centennial Livestock Auction - Ft. Collins, CO  

Receipts:  352    Last week:  179    Last Year:  287

   Compared to last week:  Slaughter cows 4.00 to 5.00 higher.  Slaughter bulls 
1.00 to 3.00 higher.  Feeder cows 2.00 to 3.00 higher on a thin test.  Demand 
moderate.  The supply included about 90 percent slaughter cows and bulls, 
balance feeder cows and bulls.

   Slaughter Cows:
Grade        Pct Lean    Weight    Average Dress  High Dress  Low Dress
Breakers       75-80    1258-2000  52.75-55.75   56.00-57.75  48.00-51.50
Boners         80-85    1030-1875  51.25-54.00   54.00-55.25  48.00-51.00
Lean           85-90     980-1350  48.00-51.75      -----     45.00-48.00

   Slaughter Bulls:
                         Weight    Average Dress  High Dress  Low Dress
Yield Grade 1-2         1308-2190  63.00-66.00   66.00-68.75  58.00-61.00
                                          
   Feeding Cows: Heiferettes 920-985 lbs 61.00-62.00; Young 1095-1640 lbs 54.00-
55.50; Middle Aged 1120-1500 lbs 52.00-53.25.  

Source: USDA-CO Dept of Ag Market News, Greeley, CO
        Randy Hammerstrom Market News Reporter 
        (970)353-9750/Broadcast (970)353-8031
        http://www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/GL_LS762.txt

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