GX_LS230                                     
Springfield, IL   Tue Feb 9, 2010    USDA-IL Dept of Ag Market News

Illinois Direct Slaughter Sows and Boars

Today's estimated receipts:  650     Monday's Actual:  575
                  Week ago:  950   
                  Year ago: 1225    

Sows traded steady. Demand was moderate with moderate to light offerings.
            
US 1-3 under 400 lbs   39.00-44.00
         400-450 lbs   44.00-48.00
         450-500 lbs   45.00-48.00
         500-550 lbs   45.00-51.00
        over 550 lbs   47.00-51.00            

Boars: under 300 lbs   24.00-30.00
        over 300 lbs    5.00-12.00

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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