PX_LS155                                              

Phoenix, AZ  Fri  Dec 30, 2004           USDA - Market News                   
Arizona/California/Nevada Direct Feeder Cattle Review

Confirmed:   6,000
 
   Trade slow.  Feeder steers mostly steady.  No sales heifers confirmed.                                                                                  
No cattle over 600 lbs or heifers.                                           
                                                                   
        

Unless otherwise stated, prices fob shipping point with 2-3 percent
shrink or equivalent with 5-10 cent slide on calves, 3-6 cent slide on
yearlings from base weight.   Delivered prices include freight, commissions 
and other expenses. 


Feeder steers:                                                               


Medium and Large 2-3 275 lb Holsteins 150.00-155.00, ct; 151.00-155.00,                                                                                                                                           
Feb.; 153.00-154.00, Mar.; 154.00, Apr.; 300 lbs 132.00-143.00.      
              




Source: USDA Market News, Phoenix, AZ                            
        Don Perkins, OIC Phone 602/379-3029
        http://www:ams.usda.gov/mnreports/px_ls155.txt

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