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Springfield, IL   Mon Jul 6, 2009    USDA-IL Dept of Ag Market News

Illinois Direct Slaughter Sows and Boars

Today's estimated receipts:    425           Thursday's Actual: 800
                  Week ago:    800
                  Year ago:   1250

Sows: Trading was mostly steady to 1.00 lower, with instances of 4.00 lower. 
Demand was light to moderate, with light offerings. 
             
US 1-3 under 400 lbs   23.00-26.00            
         400-450 lbs   24.00-30.00           
         450-500 lbs   25.00-30.00           
         500-550 lbs   26.00-31.00          
        over 550 lbs   29.00-33.00 

Boars: under 300 lbs   18.00-21.00
        over 300 lbs    5.00-10.00


Source: USDA-Illinois Dept of Ag Market News Springfield, IL 
        Cassandra Paden, Market Reporter
        Phone: 217-782-4925, in-state only toll free 888-458-4787
        www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/gx_ls230.txt
        
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