The Wisconsin Livestock and Grain Market News Program ceased operations Friday 
May 15, 2009 due to state budgetary constraints.

MD_LS152
Madison, WI, Fri. Apr 24, 2009  USDA-WI Dept of Ag Market News

Summary of Wisconsin dairy auction at the Cow Palace North, Kaukauna, 
Wisconsin on Thursday, Apr 23, 2009.

Holsteins unless otherwise stated. Prices on a per head basis.  
Receipts:  75 head, Last Sale 85, Last Year 100
 	
Demand: Good with moderate buyer attendance.

Comment: With field work close at hand, buyer attendance was somewhat 
limited. However the buyer demand for the limited supply of excellent 
quality cattle was good and cattle sold at a brisk pace.

Supply: 100% Fresh Milking Cows

Fresh Milking Cows: 2-6 years old 
       Supreme  - 2550.00-2800.00, sale top of 3100.00
       Approved - 2250.00-2550.00
	 Medium   - 1850.00-2250.00
	 Common   - 1250.00-1650.00              
	 
Open Heifers: Lightly Tested
                90- 110 lbs.  -  300.00 - 400.00
       
Source: Wisconsin Dept. of Ag-USDA Market News Service, Madison, WI
        Rick Whipp  608/224-5097
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