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Wyobraska cattle sales reportThe combined sales volume of Wyoming, western Nebraska, western North and South Dakota auctions for the week ending Aug. 23 totaled 5,320 head, compared to 6,100 head last week and 7,525 head last year, according to the USDA-Wyoming Department of Agriculture Market News, Torrington, Wyo. Compared to two weeks ago at Wyoming auctions, feeder steers and heifers sold unevenly steady, instances were $2 higher on 600-pound heifers. Direct trading was slow to moderate. Comparable sales were steady to $1 lower. Buyer inquiry and demand was light to moderate for moderate offerings. Unless otherwise noted direct prices are current FOB with a 2 to 3% shrink or equivalent, and with a 5 to 10 cent slide on calves and 3 to 6 cent slide on yearlings from base weight. Steers made up approximately 60% of the supply, heifers 40%, with 95% over 600 pounds. Direct sales accounted for 3860 head of the total receipts. Steers: Auctions, Medium and large frame 1, 725 lbs., 109.00 to 110.00; 840 lbs., 108.50; 900 to 1000 lbs., 105.00 to 110.50; 1010 lbs., 109.00; 1150 lbs., 80.00. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 510 lbs., 95.50 595 lbs., 110.00; 695 lbs., 110.00; 800 lbs., 103.00. Direct, Medium to large frame 1, FOB price, 830 lbs., 112.00 October; 880 lbs., 112.50; 925 lbs., 108.25 to 114.50; 930 lbs., 109.50 September. Medium and large frame 1, Delivered price, 865 lbs., 111.40. Large frame 3, Holsteins 400 lbs., 90.00. Heifers: Auctions, Medium and large frame 1, 640 to 650 lbs., 111.75 to 112.75; 690 to 700 lbs., 106.00 to 109.75; 740 to 800 lbs., 106.75 to 110.00; 800 to 865 lbs., 107.25 to 108.85, fleshy 875 lbs., 96.75; 930 to 935 lbs., 105.85 to 106.25; 1010 lbs., 98.25. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 800 lbs., 100.50; 930 lbs., 98.50. Direct, Medium and large frame 1, FOB price, 840 to 890 lbs., 103.00 to 106.00; 850 lbs., 107.00 September; 775 lbs., 106.00. 9/1/08 Date: 8/28/08 Advertisement
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