Springfield - Livestock Marketing Center: Cow and Bull Auction Close for 8/13/2012

Receipts:  1098    Last Week:  746    Last Year:  438

   Compared to last Monday, slaughter cows sold firm and slaughter bulls
sold 1.00-2.00 higher. A very high percent of the offering went to slaughter 
which also included about 35 percent dairy cows and bulls. Several herds were 
dispersed as the rain has left us high and dry, although cooler temperatures are 
much welcomed in the area.  Supply was heavy and demand was good for slaughter 
classes.

   Slaughter Cows:
             Pct Lean    Avg Dressing   High Dressing   Low Dressing
Breaking     70-80       74.00-78.50    82.00-82.50     70.00-73.00
Boning       80-85       73.50-80.50    80.50-85.50     70.00-74.50 
                                    Few 86.00-87.00
Lean         85-90       68.00-74.00    74.50-80.00     54.00-66.00

   Slaughter Bulls:  Yield Grade 1-2  1375-2115 lbs 94.00-102.50; high
dressing 104.50-105.50; low dressing 83.50-93.00.

   Bred Cows:  Medium and Large 1-2  2-7 yrs 2nd and 3rd stage 950-1124 lbs 
935.00-1175.00, 1230-1440 lbs 1060.00-1200.00, few 1st stage 880-1205 lbs 
860.00-925.00. 

   Cow/Calf Pairs:  Medium and Large 1-2  3-7 yrs 850-1300 lb cows with babies 
to 300 lb calves 985.00-1370.00. 

Source:  MO Dept of Ag/USDA Market News Service, Springfield, MO
         LeAnn Monroe Market Reporter, 573-751-5618
         24 Hour Market line number 1-573-522-9244
         www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/JC_LS140.txt

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