JC_LS764
Jefferson City, MO    Tue Jul 7, 2009    MO Dept of Ag/USDA Market News

Palmyra- F and T Livestock Auction
Feeder Cattle Weighted Average Report for 07/06/2009

Receipts:  50    Week Ago:  349    Year Ago:  689

   Compared with the previous auction; too few of any class of cattle
for a price test.  Demand and supply very light.  About 80 percent
cows.

Feeder Steers and Heifers:  scarce

Slaughter Cows:
            Percent Lean    Avg Dressing   Hi Dressing    Lo Dressing
Breaking    70-80           47.25-53.00
Boning      80-85           45.25-50.00                   40.25-44.75
Lean        85-90                                         35.00-37.50

Slaughter Bulls:  absent


Source: MO Dept of Ag-USDA Market News Service, Palmyra, MO
        Steve Disselhorst, Market Reporter, 573-751-5618
        24 hour recorded report 573-522-9244
        www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/JC_LS764.txt

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