Irvington Livestock Auction KY

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Frankfort, KY    Thu Feb 7, 2013    USDA-KY Dept of Ag Market News                

United Producers. Inc., Irvington Livestock Auction (cattle weighed at time 
of sale)

Receipts: 100 Last Week:  42  Last Year:  59

Compared to last week, Slaughter Cows were 3.00 to 5.00 higher and Bulls sold 
steady.  Heifers sold steady and Steers were not tested.

   Feeder Steers:  Not tested.
   Holstein Steers:  Not tested.

   Feeder Bulls:  Medium and Large 1-2  400-500 lbs 135.00-151.00; 600-700 
123.00; 700-800 lbs 106.00.

   Feeder Heifers:  Medium and Large 1-2  400-500 lbs 132.00-145.00; 500-600 lbs 
131.00; 600-700 lbs 117.00; 700-800 lbs 95.00. 

   Slaughter Cows:
       Percent Lean    Weight     Average Dress    High Dress     Low Dress
Breaker     75-80    1400-1650    73.00-78.00      80.00-83.00
Boners      80-85    1300-1475    62.00-68.50

   Slaughter Bulls:            
Yield Grade    Weights     Average Dress    High Dress       Low Dress 
    1-2        1750           88.50

   Bred Cows:  Medium and Large 1-2 cows 6-10 years old 3-8 months bred 850.00-
1180.00 per head.

This report reflects prices of the majority of cattle with a USDA grade, weight, 
and sex on this sale date.  This report does not represent all animals at the 
sale on that date.

Source:  USDA-KY Dept of Ag Market News Service, Frankfort, KY
         Bobby Smith, Market Reporter
   Alex Tolbert, OIC 502-564-0290 xtn 238
         24 Hour Toll Free Market Report 1-800-327-6568
         www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/SV_LS176.txt


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