TO_LS765                              
Torrington, WY    Fri  May 16, 2008    USDA-WY Dept of Ag Market News

Feeder Cattle Weighted Average Report for 05/16/2008

Wyoming, Western Nebraska, Southwestern South Dakota, and Western
North Dakota Direct Feeder Cattle Summary
        
Receipts: 1060             Week Ago: 1000           Year Ago: 2990

   Trade slow this past week with no good comparison available. Demand moderate 
to light. Buyer inquiry light to moderate. Offerings light. Unless otherwise 
stated prices are F0B with a 2-3 percent shrink or equivalent and with a 5-10 
cent slide on calves and 3-6 cents slide on yearlings from base weight. Steers 
made up 45 percent of the run; heifers 55 percent. Offerings over 600 lb totaled 
100 percent. 

   Steers: Medium-Large 1: FOB Price: 850 lb 100.00. Delivered Price: for June 
850 lb 107.00.

   Heifers: Medium-Large 1: FOB Price: 800-825 lb 94.00-100.00.

                Feeder Steers Medium and Large 1
 Head   Wt Range   Avg Wt    Price Range   Avg Price  Delivery
   60      850       850       100.00         100.00   Current FOB   
  420      850       850       107.00         107.00   Jun     Del   

                Feeder Heifers Medium and Large 1
 Head   Wt Range   Avg Wt    Price Range   Avg Price  Delivery
  580    800-825     817     94.00-100.00      95.82   Current FOB   

Source:  USDA-WY Dept of Ag Market News, Torrington, Wy
         Dennis Widga, Market Reporter (307)532-4146
         Office email: TorringtonWyLSMN@usda.gov
         www.ams.usda.gov/lsmarketnews
            
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