Livestock market and auction news Omaha Cattle Thursday, December 15 Report supplied by USDA Weekly 51 - Cattle • Compared to last week’s closing trade, Slaughter Steers and Heifers ranged 1.00-1.50 higher through Wednesday, ending the week at the highest level since July 1983. Buyer demand proved excellent, with advances in the beef trade providing the main incentive. Boxed beef prices on a cwt. basis improved 4.18 from a week ago, while carcass levels ranged up 1.00-3.00 for the same period. Finish ran on the ordinary side with many cattle carrying some degree of mud and/or showing signs of weather stress. A liberal supply of cows was well received in early week trading at 1.00-2.00 higher prices. However the market faltered and prices at the close only 50c up. Steers comprised 47 pet. of the week’s receipts; Heifers 38 pet; Cows 10 pet; Feeders 4 pet. Estimated 5 day receipts 13693; actuals last week 13883 and last year 16408. STEERS: Scattered loads and lots Choice 2-4 1050-1300 lbs. 63.00- 65.00. Mixed Good and Choice 2-3 1050-1150 lbs. 61.00-63.00. few Good 58.00-60.00. HEIFERS; Scattered loads and lots Choice 2-4 900-1100 lbs. 61.50- 63.00. Mixed Good and Choice 2-3 900-1050 lbs. 60.0061.50. Good 56.00- 59.00. Average of LS 214 detailed The closest science has come to finding the perfect way to Idll rats and mice The advanced bait system is the key. Scientists learned that the poison was only the first step in developing the perfect roden ticide Even the more powerful compounds like the diphacinone in Ramik® Green need a superior bait system to be effective That’s why every ingredient in Ramik Green rodenticide has a specific purpose it works better under extreme conditions found on the farm. And it has the safety feature of an anticoagulant For taste appeal Ramik is made from cooked grains with fish flavor added. The result? A product rats and mice eat even when other food is available quotations for 900-1100 lb. Choice Steers 62.30, 1100-1300 lbs. 63.75. Average cost Steers 62.34, average weight 1151 lbs.; as compared 60.49 and 1138 lbs a week ago. Average cost Heifers 61.19, average weight 1008 lbs.; as compared 58.98 and 1010 lbs. a week ago. COWS: Breaking Utility and Commercial 2-3 32.50-33.50, few 34.00. Cutter and Boning Utility 1-3 29.50-33.00. Canner and low Cutter 26.00-29.50. BULLS: 1-2 1100-1800 lbs. 40.00- 43.00, few high dressing to 45.00. Morrison Cove Livestock Monday, December 12 Report Supplied by Auction CATTLE 235. High Choice & The firm, compact pellets hold together through application. And through rain or snow. Ramik Green even has a mold inhibitor to keep it fresh and lethal longer No other bait is so easy to apply, stays fresh longer or works with such deadly efficiency. Discover Ramik Green rodenticide at your nearest farm supplier. Rodent icide The Ramik Green Advantage... it works for you UVELSKOi oewcw cwoemo* Prune slaughter steers 62.50-65.25, Good 59.50-63.25, Standard 59.25- 61.50, Utility 52.50-55.00. Good slaughter heifers 59.50-61.25, Standard 53.50-56.50, Utility 47.50- 53.25. Utility & Commercial slaughter cows 39.50-41.25, Com mercial 34.50-38.25, Cutters 32.00- 34.25, Canner and Low Cutters 28.50- Shells down to 25.00. Yield Grade #1 slaughter bulls 48.50- FEEDER CATTLE: Medium Frame §1 500-700 lbs. feeder steers 42.00-49.50. CALVES 424. Choice veaiers 75.50-84.25, Good 60.50-73.50, Standard & Good 110-130 lbs. 50.25- 58.50, 90-110 lbs. 46.5(M8.50. 70-90 Ramik® is a registered trademark of \Mstcol Chemical Corporation Read and follow label directions carefully lbs. 42.50-46.25, Utility 50-70 II 38.0042.25. FARM CALVES: Holstein Bu 90-125 lbs. 75.50-96.50; Hoi. Heif( 95-120 lbs. 55.5067.50. HOGS 140. US No. 1-2 215-2401 barrows and gilts 48.5049.25, No 3 220-260 lbs. 47.5048.25, No. 2-3 2 240 IbS. 46.5047.25, 220-260 II 46.5047.25, No. 1-3 215-270 II 45.25-46.25. US No. 1-3 300500 II sows 32.50-35.50. BOARS 25.1 27.25. FEEDER PIGS 32. US No. 1-3 2 40 lbs. feeder pigs 12.50-21.50 p head. SHEEP 6. Choice 95-115 II wooled slaughter lambs 49.50-50.: Slaughter ewes 9.50-12.00.
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