Jefferson City, MO Mon Dec 16, 2002 MO Dept of Ag-USDA Market News
Northeast Missouri Show-Me Select Replacement Heifer Sale
Palmyra-F and T Livestock Market, 12/13/02
Receipts: 330 Year ago: 392
Coordinated by University of Missouri Extension, University of Missouri
Commercial Agriculture Program, MU College of Veterinary Medicine,
Missouri Cattlemen’s Association and Missouri Department of Agriculture.
Heifers in sale 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 to easy calving
bulls. Many were artificially bred. All heifers are expected to calve
from mid January thru the end of April, with projected dates given for
each lot of heifers. Offerings consisted mostly of black and black white
face heifers sorted into uniform groups according to calving dates and
body type similarity. Demand moderate to good on the heifers. All heifers
in the 2nd and 3rd periods. Sale average for heifers $1015.00
Replacement Bred Heifers:
Large 1 1100-1250 lbs 1150.00-1250.00, Two Lots fancy 1300.00; Large 1-2
1050-1200 lbs 1000.00-1150.00. Medium and large 1 1000-1150 lbs 975.00-
1075.00, Two lots fancy 1125.00-1150.00; Medium and Large 1-2 950-1150 lbs
950.00-1075.00. Medium 1 950-1050 lbs 935.00-1000.00, Medium 1-2 900-
1050 lbs 860.00-950.00, Medium 2 850-950 lbs 825.00-950.00.
Source: Mo Dept of Ag-USDA Market News Service, Palmyra Mo.
Greg Harrison, Market Reporter, 573-751-5619
24 hour recorded report, Toll Free 1-866-704-7574
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