GX_LS139 Springfield, IL Tue Feb 9, 2010 USDA-IL Dept of Ag Market News Service United Producers, Inc. at Shelbyville, IL Tue Feb 9, 2010 Opening Report Estimated Receipts: 273 Compared to last week, slaughter steers and heifers are trading 1.00 to 1.50 higher. Slaughter Holstein steers are trading 1.00 to 2.00 higher. Slaughter Steers: Choice 2-3: 1100-1500 lbs 83.00-88.00. Select and Choice 2-3: 1100-1500 lbs 78.25-82.00. Slaughter Holstein Steers: Choice 2-3: 1100-1650 lbs 75.25-82.25, high dressing 83.25-84.00. Slaughter Heifers: Choice 2-3: 1000-1400 lbs 82.00-86.75. Select and Choice 2-3: 1000-1400 lbs 78.75-81.00. Source: USDA and IL Dept of Ag Market News, Springfield IL Kim Harmon OIC Van Cruit 217-782-4925 phone: in-state only toll free 888-458-4787 www.ams.usda.gov/LSMarketNews 1110cst vc/gw .