395 slaughter cattle today including 182 fed steers and heifers that sold
with good demand on a 193.00 top.  Overall quality was the best its been in
several weeks with several high graders in the offering!
Slaughter cows traded fully 3.00 higher but cull bulls were unevenly steady
without any high yielding bulls in the offering.
Slaughter Steers and Heifers
Choice 3-4	185.00-189.50
Choice 2-3	180.00-184.00
High Yielding (prime)	190.00-193.00
Low Yielding	179.00-183.50
Mixed Select/Choice 2-3	175.50-181.00
Select 1-2	174.00/down
Slaughter Cows -
	High Yield	Avg. Yield	Low Yield
Premium Whites	163.00	152.00-158.00	-
Breakers - 1300-1800#	141.00-150.00	131.00-140.00	130.00/down
Boners - 1200-1600#	140.00-148.00	129.00-139.00	127.00/down
Lean - 1000-1400#	135.00-142.00	128.00-132.00	122.00/down
	Fancy	Good	Rest
Young cows returning to	scarce
farm for more feed
	High Yield	Avg. Yield	Low Yield
Slaughter Bulls	0-	157.50-169.00	155.00/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.