Livestock market and auction news Central U.S. Carlot Beef Report Wednesday, May 8 Report supplied by USDA Compared to Tuesday’s 4:00 p.M. report, Steer and Heifer carcasses fully steady, except some firmness on YG-4. Demand and trading moderate on moderate supplies. The Gross Boxed Beef Carcass cutout value advanced $.Ol to an estimated $95.64 per cwt, 219 loads boxed cuts reported. Sales reported on 63 loads of steer and heifer carcasses. Steer Carcasses: 22 loads incl. liv 2 to packers and IOVz to chain stores. Steer Beef 22 Loads FOB Omaha Basis Choice 3 550-700 lbs. 86.00, stesdy* Choice 3 700-900 lbs. 85.00, steady. Choice 2 600-700 lbs. 87.00-88.00. Good 2-3 600-700 lbs. 85.00-86.00, generally steady. GD 2 & Low 3 600-700 lbs. 85.50- 86.00, most 86.00, steady. 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Choice 2 600-700 lbs. 86.00-87.00, no comparison. Choice 4 500-700 lbs. 66.0087.00, stdy to 1.00 hgr. Good 2-3 550700 lbs. 83.0084.00, mst 84.00, mst steady. Gd 2 & Low 3 600700 lbs. 83.50 84.00, mst 84.00, mst steady. Steer and Heifer Primal Cuts: 2 Loads FOB Omaha Basis Choice 3 Fores 130210 lbs. 63.00 63.50. Cow Beef 42 Loads Midwest; Prices generaly steady, undertone firm on cutters. Eastern Texas and Oklahoma; Prices 1.00 to mostly 2.00 lower than last week. Demand light on light to moderate supplies. Some utility shipped to the Midwest. Sales in the Midwest Production NORTHEAST AGRI SYSTEMS, INC. P.O. Box 187 Fitchville, CT 06334 Phone: (203) 642-7529 Area FOB Omaha Basis Brk Utlty 1-3 450&up lbs. 67.00. Bng Utlty 1-3 400&up lbs. 69.50. Cutter 1-2 350&up lbs. 75.00. Sales In Eastern Texas And Oklahoma Production Areas Bng Utlty 2-3 450&up lbs. 66.50. Bng Utlty 1-3 400&up lbs 69.00- 70.00,71.00. Cutter 1-2 350&up lbs. 73.00-73.50, mst 73.00,74.00. 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Local Representative DAVID NEWMAN (717)299-9905 Lancaster Farming, Saturday, May 11,1985-Al5 Carlisle Livestock Carlisle, Pa. Tuesday, May 7 Report supplied by auction CATTLE: (300). Steers: 1.00 Lower on Good Run; Good 52.00- 54.00; Good Holsteins 47.25-50.10; Medium 47.75-50.00 Holsteins 41.00- 46.00. Heifers: Medium-Good 43.00- 50.75. Cows: Steady and Active; Strong Demand For Good Cows High yield 42.00-43.85; Good 40.00- 42.00; Medium 38.00-40.00 Big Middle 37.5042.25; Shelly 37.00 down. Fat Bulls: Medium 46.75- 49.50. FEEDER CATTLE: (162). Active bidding with strong demand for Good & Choice Steers and Heifers. Steers (300-550 lb.) Medium & Good Mostly Holsteins. Choice 63.00-66.00; Good 58.00- 62.00; Medium 52.00-57.00; Culls 45.00-51.00. Steers (600-650 lb.) Medium & Good mostly Holsteins. Choice 60.0065.50; Good 54.00- 58.00; Medium 43.00-53.00. Heifers (all weights) 1.00 higher on Large Run. Choice 52.00-58.00; Good 45.50-51.00; Medium 41.50-45.00. Bulls (all weights) Good 54.00- 59.00; Medium 49.00-50.00. VEAL CALVES: (145) Steady Prices. Good 70.00-80.00; Medium 60.00- Light 51.00-59.00 few down weak 50.00; Farm Bulls 70.00- HOGS: Barrows & Gilts .50-1.00 higher on 1 & 2’s. (Tues. & Wed. Supply 700 head) 210-250 lbs. 42.50- 44.75 over 260 lb. 37.00-41.25; Under 20036.00- 2&3’s 34.10-34.85. SOWS: Heavy 4.00 lower than last week. Over 450 lb. 34.75-38.50 under 450 33.25-33.75 ; 2 & 3’s 28.50- 30.25; Boars heavy 30.50-32.50; Light 33.00-35.50. FEEDER PIGS (45) (by the hd) (20-25 lbs. 18.00-22.00 ) 30-35 lbs. 29.00- (40-50 lbs. 34.0089.00 hd.). SHEEP: (24) Lambs: Choice 70.00- Ewes 23.00-27.00; EWES 10.00-28.00 lb. Goats: (14) (Lg) 40.00-48.00 (hd); Sm./Med. 14.00- (hd).