SF_LS755
Sioux Falls, SD    Mon June 29, 2009    USDA-SD Dept Ag Market News

Faith Livestock Commission Company - Faith, SD
Feeder Cattle Weighted Average Report for 06/29/2009

Receipts:  704    Two Weeks Ago:  557    Year Ago:  250

   Compared to two weeks ago:  Slaughter cows and bulls too lightly tested last 
sale for an accurate market trend this week.  However, a higher undertone noted 
on all classes.  Buyer attendance good with very good demand and active trade.  
Today's supply consisted of approximately 68 percent slaughter cow and bulls; 
and the balance replacement cattle.  The next sale will be Monday, July 13th 
with a Regular cattle and sheep special.

   Slaughter Cows
   Percent Lean     Weight       Avg Dress    Hi Dress     Low Dress
Breakers  75-80   1105-1695     50.25-54.25   54.25-55.25    -----   
Boners    80-85   1080-1690     51.00-54.75     -----     47.00-50.75
Lean      85-90    905-1370     48.00-51.00  51.00-52.50  43.00-47.50

   Slaughter Bulls
                      Weight     Avg Dress    Hi Dress     Low Dress
   Yield Grade 1-2  1260-2260    60.00-65.00  65.25-68.50  55.00-60.00

   Heiferettes:  Two year olds 830-990 lbs 71.50-78.50; Three year olds 1060-
1275 lbs 60.00-69.00; Young 1095-1520 lbs 52.00-57.75.  

   Replacement Bred Cows:  Medium and Large 1-2
   Age      Cow Weight       Months Bred       Price/head
3-6 yrs old 1390-1395        7-8 months        1025.00
7 + yrs old 1225-1450        7-8 months        725.00-875.00

   Replacement Cow/Calf Pairs:  Medium and Large 1-2
   Age      Cow Weight      Calf Weight      Price/head
3-5 yr old  1115-1240           301            1210.00
8 + yr old     1118             211             850.00

Source:   USDA-SD Dept Ag Market News, Sioux Falls, SD
          Kinley Smotherman, Market Reporter
          Office 605-338-4061 / Cell 605-484-0429
          www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/SF_LS767.txt
 
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