GX_LS141 Springfield, IL Thu Feb 9, 2012 USDA-IL Dept of Ag Market News Walnut Livestock Sales, Inc. Walnut, IL Thu Feb 9, 2012 Opening Report Estimated receipts this week: 342 Compared to last week, slaughter steers and heifers are trading 1.00 lower. Slaughter Holstein steers are trading mostly steady. Slaughter Steers: Choice 2-3: 1100-1500 lbs 124.50-129.50. Slaughter Holstein Steers: Choice 2-3: 1100-1600 lbs 110.50-119.00. Slaughter Heifers: Choice 2-3: 1000-1400 lbs 124.25-126.00. Source: USDA and IL Dept of Ag Market News Springfield IL Roger Elliott, Reporter 217-782-4925 Phone: in-state only toll free 888-458-4787 www.ams.usda.gov/LSMarketNews 1100c re/krh .