GX_LS139 Springfield, IL Tue Nov 24, 2009 USDA-IL Dept of Ag Market News Service United Producers, Inc. at Shelbyville, IL Tue Nov 24, 2009 Opening Report Estimated Receipts: 397 Compared to last week, slaughter steers and heifers are trading steady. Slaughter Holstein steers are .50 lower in light test. Slaughter Steers: Choice 2-3: 1100-1500 lbs 80.00-85.00. Select and Choice 2-3: 1100-1500 lbs 75.75-79.00 Slaughter Holstein Steers: Choice 2-3: 1100-1650 lbs 74.25-78.00. Slaughter Heifers: Choice 2-3: 1000-1400 lbs 80.00-83.50. Select and Choice 2-3: 1000-1400 lbs 79.00. 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 .