LN_LS146
New Holland, PA    Mon November 23, 2009   USDA-PA Dept of Ag Market News


Vintage Sales Stables
Slaughter Cattle Auction Report for Monday, November 23, 2009.

Cattle Receipts: 84
Last Week: 260

   Compared to last Monday, slaughter cattle sold steady to firm on a light 
test.  All prices quoted per cwt.

   Slaughter Steers:  High Choice and Prime 2-3 1245-1480 lbs 85.50-86.50. 
Choice 2-3 1265-1465 lbs 80.75-84.00.  High Select and low Choice 1-3 1270-
1400 lbs 78.75-82.75.  

   Slaughter Heifers:  High Choice and Prime 2-3 1130-1385 lbs 83.25-84.00.  
Choice 2-3 1045-1210 lbs 79.75-81.00. Select and low Choice 2-3 1030-1235 lbs 
75.00-78.50. 

   Slaughter Cows:
           Percent Lean  Average Dressing   High Dressing   Low Dressing
Breakers      75-80       40.00-44.75        ----------     ----------
Boners        80-85       37.00-41.25        ----------     ----------
Lean          85-90       34.50-37.75        ----------     32.50-34.50

      
 NOTICE: NEXT FEEDER CATTLE SALE December 14,2009. 

 Source:  USDA Dept of Ag Market News, New Holland-Lancaster County, Pa.
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