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Fruitland Livestock FRUITLAND, Mo. -- Fruitland Livestock Auction Tuesday receipts, 326; last week, 558; last year, 274. Compared to last week feeder steers and heifers 250-600 lbs sold 2.00- 3.00 higher, the heavier side of the offering sold steady. Slaughter cows sold steady, slaughter bulls scarce; Demand and supply light. Cows made up approximately 17 percent of the run, feeders 83 percent. Steers made up approximately 53 percent of the offering and heifers 47 percent. Offerings over 600 lbs totaled around 29 percent.

Feeder steers: Medium and Large 1 300-375 lbs 116.00-124.00. Medium and large 1-2 350-400 lbs 104.00-108.00; 400-450 lbs 95.50-105.00; 500-550 lbs 89.50-95.00; 600-650 lbs 82.50-88.75; 700-750 lbs 76.00-85.00; 850-900 lbs 71.75-78.00. Medium and Large 2 450-475 lbs 90.00-92.00; 550-575 lbs 80.00-82.00.

Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1 300-350 lbs 101.00-105.00. Medium and Large 1-2 250-275 lbs 100.00-106.00; 350-400 lbs 90.00-95.50; 400-500 lbs 90.00-101.00; 500-600 lbs 85.00-90.50; 650-675 lbs 79.50-81.75; 750-800 lbs 70.25-75.25. Medium and Large 2 pkg 295 lbs 95.00; pkg 285 lbs 85.00; 400-450 lbs 85.00-90.00.

Slaughter Cows: percent lean Bulk High dressing Low dressing Breaking 75-80 37.50-39.00 Boning 80-85 39.00-42.50 up to 44.00 Lean 85-90 36.25-37.25 Slaughter bulls: Scarce: Replacement Cows: Medium and large 1-2 2-6 yrs 805-1245 lbs 2nd and 3rd stage bred cows 560.00-635.00 per head, 8 yrs 890-1235 lbs 2nd and 3rd stage 410.00-505.00 per head.

Cow-calf pairs: Medium and Large 1-2 4-7 yrs 875-1290 lbs, 150 lbs calves 650.00-825.00 per pair.

Source: Missouri Department of Agriculture-USDA Market News Service, Dennis Nagel, market reporter.