SI_LS120

***Effective 3-25-02 this report will be available as JC_LS120***

Springfield, MO    Tue Mar 19, 2002   MO Dept of Ag_USDA Market News

Springfield- Southwest Regional Stockyards, 03/18/02

Cow and Bull Auction

Receipts est. 300 

   Compared to last week;   Slaughter cows Sold steady to 1.00 lower. 
bulls fully steady. Demand good, supply moderate. Weigh ups ranged 
from gaunt to full and medium flesh to mostly fleshy with several thin 
cows in the offering. 


Slaughter Cows:  percent lean    bulk     High dressing  low dressing
breaking           70-80     41.00-45.50   46.50-48.00    37.00-41.00        
boning             80-85     42.00-46.50   47.00-50.50    38.00-41.50
lean               85-90     35.75-40.00                  32.00-35.50 
  
   Slaughter Bulls:  Yield Grade 1-2
1400-2000 lbs 58.00-60.50. High dressing indiviual 2025 lbs 65.00.
Low dressing 52.00-57.00.

   Replacement Cows:  Medium and Large  1-2 
2 to 6 years 1150-1400 lbs first to third stage pregnancy 610.00-
685.00 per head.
few 5 to 6 years 1400-1600 lbs third stage pregnancy 710.00-760.00 
per head.


   Cow and Calf pairs:  scarce


Source: Missouri Dept of Ag/USDA Market News Service, Springfield, MO
        Vic Dintaman, Market Reporter (573) 751-4339
        New 24 hour market reports (866) 704-7574
        www.usda.gov/mnreports/SI_LS120.txt

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