Jefferson City, MO  Tue Nov 24, 1998  MO Dept of Ag-USDA Market News

MISSOURI SHO-ME SELECT REPLACEMENT HEIFER SALE
Fruitland- Fruitland Livestock Auction, 11-14-98

   **NEW REPORT** 

Receipts: 208 (All bred heifers)

   Heifers have met minimum standards for reproductive soundness,
pelvic size, body condition and weight. They have also undergone a
comprehensive health program, and are guaranteed bred. Many are
mated artificially to leading calving ease bulls in their respective
breeds and most are to calve between February 1 and April 1, 1999. 
Offering was primarily black and black white face heifers, sorted in
uniform lots according to projected calving dates and sale day
similarity.  

   Bred Heifers: High Medium and Large 1 Natural and A.I. bred
(sorted in groups of 2 head or more for uniformity, color and
calving dates) 900-1100 lbs 725.00-925.00, few 950.00 per head. 
Sale average 823.00 per head. 

SOURCE: Missouri Dept of Ag-USDA Market News Service
        Lonnie Peetz, Market Reporter, Office Phone 573-751-4339