GL_LS762   
Greeley, CO    Fri Feb 3, 2012    USDA- CO Dept of Ag Market News 

Centennial Livestock Auction - Ft. Collins, CO  

Receipts:  147    Last Week:  211    Last Year:  N/A

   Compared to last week: Slaughter cows 1.00 to 2.00 higher.  Feeding cows and 
slaughter bulls were too thinly traded for an adequate market test, but a firmer 
under tone was noted on comparable trades.  Demand good to very good with 
moderate trading activity.  The supply included about 95 percent slaughter cows 
and bulls, balance feeder cows.  

   Slaughter Cows:
Grade        Pct Lean    Weight    Average Dress   High Dress   Low Dress
Breakers       75-80    1450-2030   78.00-81.00   81.50-85.00   73.25-77.00
Boners         80-85    1020-1740   74.50-80.00   80.50-83.00   69.00-73.00
Lean           85-90     955-1240   71.00-74.00      -----      66.50-69.00

   Slaughter Bulls:
                         Weight    Average Dress   High Dress   Low Dress
Yield Grade 1-2         1620-2430      -----      93.00-94.50   77.00-81.00

   Feeder Cows: Medium and Large 1-2 Young 1140-1175 lbs 80.50-81.50; Middle 
Aged 1030-1365 lbs 73.50-75.00; Aged 1035-1230 lbs 68.00-71.00.  

Source: USDA-CO Dept of Ag Market News Service, Greeley, CO
        Randy Hammerstrom 970-353-9750   Greeley.LGMN@ams.usda.gov 
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