Norwood, MO - Producers Auction Yards: Special Dairy Heifer Sale Report for 11/08/2012

Receipts:  587    Last Special:  589    Last Year:  1294  

   Demand was moderate and supply was light with near 27% springer heifers, 
15% bred heifers, 19% open heifers, 03% fresh and milking cows, 06% bred 
and springer cows and 23% calves. Remaining balance made up of beef breeds
and aged dairy cows sold for slaughter.  Holsteins unless noted otherwise 
and all prices are per head.  

Springer heifers bred seven to nine months: 
   Supreme  - 1275.00-1475.00, Crossbreds 1150.00-1280.00
                               Individual Jersey 1180.00
   Approved - 1075.00-1285.00, Crossbreds  950.00-1185.00  
   Medium -    775.00-1035.00, Crossbreds  675.00- 970.00
 
Heifers bred four to six months:
   Supreme  -  1250.00-1375.00, Crossbreds 1075.00-1130.00
   Approved -  1100.00-1250.00, Crossbreds  860.00-1085.00
   Medium   -   900.00-1110.00
   Common -     685.00- 900.00
  
Heifers bred one to three months: Scarce 

Open heifers:
   Approved and Medium 
    200-300 lbs 230.00-350.00
    300-400 lbs 300.00-435.00
    400-500 lbs 350.00-490.00
    500-600 lbs Holsteins Scarce, Few Crossbreds 450.00-475.00
    600-700 lbs Holsteins Scarce, Crossbreds 420.00-585.00
    700-800 lbs 650.00-820.00, package 24 head 785.00         
Fresh and open milking cows:
   Supreme - Few 1200.00-1250.00, Few Crossbreds 1200.00-1285.00
                                  Individual Jersey 1150.00
   Approved- Few 1100.00-1200.00, Few Crossbreds 975.00-1200.00
   Medium  - Few  975.00-1100.00, Crossbreds 800.00-975.00
   Common -  Few  620.00- 800.00
   
 Bred and Springer cows:
    Supreme  - Holsteins Scarce, Individual Crossbred 1275.00
                                 Individual Jersey 1125.00
    Approved - Few 1085.00-1175.00
    Medium   - Few 1025.00-1130.00
    Common -   Few  690.00- 900.00

Baby calves:
   Holstein heifers   120.00-165.00, Small 85.00-125.00
   Holstein bulls     130.00-250.00, Small 50.00-110.00
   Jersey heifers     Scarce
   Jersey bulls       Scarce, Small 30.00-40.00
   Crossbred heifers  Scarce
   Crossbred bulls    130.00-165.00, Small 35.00-55.00
   Beef Cross bulls   130.00-195.00, Small 50.00-90.00

Source: MO Dept of Ag-USDA Market News Service, Norwood, MO
        Dan Hill, Market Reporter, 573-751-5618
        24 hour Market Report1-573-522-9244
        www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/JC_LS130.txt

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