Joplin Regional Stockyards: Cow and Bull Auction Close for 7/28/10

Receipts:   638    Last Week:  426    Last Year:   856

   Compared to last Wednesday, slaughter cows steady to 2.00 higher and 
Slaughter bulls steady to 1.00 higher. Bred cows and cow-calf pairs were very 
light in today’s offerings. Demand good. Supply light.

   Slaughter Cows:
          Percent Lean       Bulk        Hi Dressing    Lo Dressing
Breaking         70-80    58.00-62.00    62.50-67.50    -----------
                                     Ind 70.00
Boning           80-85    58.00-64.00    64.50-70.00    52.50-57.00
                                  couple 72.00-74.50
Lean             85-90    50.00-55.00    56.00-59.00    39.00-47.50

   Slaughter Bulls:  Yield Grade 1-2
1035-2040 lbs             73.50-79.50    80.00-85.50    66.00-70.50

   Feeder/Stocker Cows:  Medium and Large 1-2  few 1 ½-3 yrs 760-1000
lbs 62.00-81.00; few fancy 89.00-97.00.

   Bred Cows:  Medium and Large 1-2  few 1st to 3rd stage 4yr-short 
solid 1165-1385 lbs 735.00-875.00 per head.

   Cow/Calf Pairs:  Medium and Large 1-2  few 2yr-6yrs 1185-1350 lbs 
with baby to 175 lb calves at side 860.00-1100.00 per pair; pkg 3yr-
6yrs 1325 lb with 275 lb calves at side and cows bred back in 1st stage
1225.00 per pair.

Source:  Missouri Dept of Ag-USDA Market News Service, Joplin, MO
         Brian K. Fleischmann Market Reporter, 573-751-5618
         24 Hour Market line number 1-573-522-9244
         www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/JC_LS174

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