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Wyobraska livestock salesThe combined sales volume of Wyoming, western Nebraska and western North and South Dakota auctions for the week ending July 5, totaled 1,015 head, compared to 1,575 head last week and 700 head last year, according to the USDA-Wyoming Department of Agriculture Market News, Torrington, Wyo. Compared to last week at Wyoming auctions, feeder steers and heifers were not well tested. Demand was moderate. Direct trading was slow this past week with no recent price comparison available. Demand was moderate to light. Little interest was noted for fall contracting of cattle. Higher grain prices caused uncertainty from cattle feeders. Buyer inquiry was light to moderate on light offerings. Unless otherwise noted direct prices are current FOB with a 2 to 3% shrink or equivalent and with a 5 to 10 cent from base weight. Steers made up approximately 65% of the supply, heifers 35%. Offerings over 600 pounds totaled around 83%. Direct sales accounted for 1015 head of the total receipts. Steers: Auctions, Medium and large frame 1, 510 to 580 lbs., 110.00 to 114.00. Direct, Medium and large frame 1, FOB price, 800 lbs., 113.00. Delivered price, 710 lbs., 117.00 August. Heifers: Auctions, Medium and large frame 1, 570 to 595 lbs., 112.50 to 113.50; 650 lbs., 110.00; 770 to 800 lbs., 101.00 to 103.75; 835 lbs., 103.00. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 565 lbs., 114.25. Direct, Medium and large frame 1, FOB price, none. Delivered price, 775 lbs., 105.50. 7/14/08 Date: 7/10/08 Advertisement
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