GX_LS230        
Springfield, IL    Wed May 22, 2013    USDA-IL Dept of Ag Market News

Illinois Direct Slaughter Sows and Boars

Today's estimated receipts:  950       Tuesday's actual:  575                 
                  Week ago:  775   
                  Year ago: 1300   

Slaughter sows traded 2.00 higher, with moderate demand for light 
offerings. 

Barrows and gilts traded steady, with moderate demand and moderate 
offerings.
            
US 1-3 under 400 lbs   49.00-54.00 
         400-450 lbs   52.00-55.00 
         450-500 lbs   54.00-56.00  
         500-550 lbs   57.00-59.00 
        over 550 lbs   60.00-63.00	

Boars: under 300 lbs   34.00-36.00             
       over  300 lbs   10.00-16.00

IL direct barrow and gilts: US 1-3 220-290 lbs at 62.00 to 66.00

Source: USDA-IL Dept of Ag Market News, Springfield, IL 
        Jerry Millburg, Market Reporter
        Phone: 217-782-4925, in-state only toll free 888-458-4787
        www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/GX_LS230.txt

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