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Lexington cattle sales reportThe Lexington Livestock Market, Lexington, Neb., reported receipts of 1,200 head Aug. 22, compared to 1,725 head two weeks ago, according to the USDA-Nebraska Department of Agriculture Market News, Kearney, Neb. Comparable receipts were too few to establish a trend, however, a fully steady undertone was noted on weights under 800 pounds, with heavier weight yearlings receiving very strong demand. Receipts consisted of 50% steers and 50% heifers, with 92% over 600 pounds. Feeder steers: Medium and large frame 1, 5 head, 268 lbs., 144.00; 8 head, 331 lbs., 141.00; 16 head, 355 to 376 lbs., 134.50 to 137.50 (136.23); 8 head, 410 lbs., 133.00; 5 head, 604 lbs., 119.00; 8 head, 664 lbs., 119.50; 51 head, 793 lbs., 117.25; 806 to 824 lbs., 115.30 to 116.00 (115.81); 922 to 936 lbs., 109.35 to 115.00 (113.92); 13 head, 978 lbs., 102.50. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 9 head, 516 lbs., 116.00. Feeder heifers: Medium and large frame 1, 9 head, 325 lbs., 124.00; 5 head, 358 lbs., 124.00; 10 head, 448 lbs., 118.00; 5 head, 637 lbs., 107.50; 702 to 726 lbs., 107.50 to 108.00 (107.69); 757 to 785 lbs., 106.00 to 113.50 (109.85); 826 to 841 lbs., 106.75 to 114.50 (110.58); 851 to 858 lbs., 110.00 to 112.50 (112.33); 934 to 945 lbs., 107.25 to 111.00 (108.52); 38 head, 956 lbs., 107.25. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 8 head, 235 lbs., 141.00; 24 head, 945 lbs., 100.00 9/1/08 Date: 8/28/08
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