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

SHO-ME SELECT REPLACEMENT HEIFER SALE
Carthage- Joplin Regional Stockyards, 11-13-98

   **NEW REPORT**

Receipts: 383 (All bred heifers)

   All 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 February 1, thru May 1,
1999.  Offering was sorted into groups of 2 to 16 head of uniform
lots according to projected calving dates and sale day similarity.

   Bred Heifers: High Medium and Large 1 A.I. and Natural Bred
(sorted in groups of 2 head or more for uniformity, color, and
calving dates) 850-1250 lbs 600.00-850.00, lot 990.00; Several
exotic-crosses 550.00-700.00 per head, Sale average 701.00 per head.

Source: Missouri Dept. of Ag-USDA Market News Service, Joplin, Mo
             Jim Powell, Market Reporter 573-751-4339