United Producers Inc, Shelbyville IL Livestock Auction IL

GX_LS139
Springfield, IL    Tue May 22, 2012    USDA-IL Market News Service

United Producers, Inc. at Shelbyville, IL Tue May 22, 2012

Opening Report 

Estimated Receipts: 438

Compared to last week, slaughter steers and heifers are trading 1.50
to 2.00 higher. Slaughter Holstein steers lightly tested.

Slaughter Steers: Choice 2-3: 1100-1600 lbs 122.00-126.75. 
Select and Choice 2-3: 1100-1500 lbs 117.00-121.00.

Slaughter Holstein Steers: Choice 2-3: lightly tested.

Slaughter Heifers: Choice 2-3: 1000-1400 lbs 121.00-126.00. 
Select and Choice 2-3: 1000-1400 lbs 119.00-120.75.

Source: USDA and IL Dept of Ag Market News, Springfield IL
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