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Fairview Sale Barn - Slaughter Sale 5/16/2023
Fairview Sale Barn - Fairview, IL        Packer Day  (309) 778-2225
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
525 slaughter cattle including 225 fed steers and heifers that sold with
very good demand on the high choice on the high choice or better
individuals but moderate on the steers and heifers grading low choice or
less.  Several new crops in the offering with most lacking days and
finish to reach the higher prices of the day!
Slaughter cows and bull on heavy receipts were also active as breakers
traded 4.00 higher and boners and cutters sold fully steady.  The bull
trade was also 3.00-4.00 higher.
Slaughter Steers and Heifers
Choice 3-4	177.00-180.00
Choice 2-3	170.00-176.50
High Yielding (Prime)	181.00-185.00
Low Yielding	164.00-169.00
Mixed Select/Choice 2-3	165.00-170.00
Select 1-2	164.00/down
Few agey heifers	138.00-152.00
Slaughter Cows -
	High Yield	Avg. Yield	Low Yield
Premium Whites	117.00-123.00	-	-
Breakers - 1300-1800#	109.00-115.50	100.50-107.00	99.00/down
Boners - 1200-1600#	108.00-115.00	96.00-106.00	95.00/down
Lean - 1000-1400#	99.00-107.00	91.00-98.00	90.00/down
	Fancy	Good	Rest
Young cows returning to	142.50	97.50-113.00	94.00/down
farm for more feed
	High Yield	Avg. Yield	Low Yield
Slaughter Bulls	130.00-135.50	121.00-129.00	120.00/down
Please note:  The above market report is reflective of the majority of
classes and grades of livestock offered for sale.  There may be instances
where some sales do not fit within reporting guidelines and therefore will
not be included in the report.  Prices are reported on a cwt. Basis,
unless otherwise noted.