A nice crowd gathered for the April breeding stock sale of breeding bulls,
pairs and bred cows.  Top selling bull brought $3900 with most of the age
advanced bulls bringing from $2700 to $3700.  Yearling bulls not quite
as popular sold from $2300 and down.
40 -- 2 year old heifer pairs sold in groups of 2-5 head and left the ring
from $3400-$3650.  Mature cows with calves at side topped at $3400 with
most trading from $2550 to $3250.  Balance of these pairs sold at
$2400 and down
Most of the bred cows were 3rd periods and topped at $3300.  Most of the
rest sold from $2400 to $3050.  There were very few 1st or 2nd periods
cows in the offering.
383 slaughter cattle including 156 fed steers and heifers that sold with
moderate demand on a 193.00 top.  Overall the market traded 2.00 lower!
Slaughter cows traded steady to firm with some advance on the fleshy
breakers.  Bulls once again sold 6.00-8.00 higher.
Choice 3-4	187.00-191.00
Choice 2-3	182.50-186.50
High Yielding (prime)	192.00-193.00
Low Yielding	177.50-182.50
Mixed Select/Choice 2-3	175.00-180.00
Select 1-2	172.50/down
Few return to farm for feed	185.00-193.00
Holstein Steers
Choice	166.00-170.00
Slaughter Cows -
	High Yield	Avg. Yield	Low Yield
Premium Whites	157.00-177.50	146.00-154.00	-
Breakers - 1300-1800#	138.00-146.00	127.00-137.00	125.00/down
Boners - 1200-1600#	131.00-138.00	120.00-129.00	119.00/down
Lean - 1000-1400#	132.00-137.00	121.00-130.00	118.00/down
	Fancy	Good	Rest
Young cows returning to	scarce
farm for more feed
	High Yield	Avg. Yield	Low Yield
Slaughter Bulls	177.50-186.00	165.00-176.00	163.00/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.