RA_LS147 Raleigh, NC Wed Mar 17, 2010 USDA-NC Dept of Ag Market News Mt. Airy Stockyards, Mt. Airy, NC Report for Tuesday Mar 16, 2010 Cattle Receipts: 1020 Last Week: 1321 Last Year: 525 Slaughter cows trended mostly 1.00 to 2.00 higher, bulls trended mostly steady. Feeder cattle trended mostly 1.00 to 4.00 higher. ***The complete report is not available at this time.*** Cows/Calf Pairs: (27) Small 1 and 2 625-795 lbs middle age cows with 80-120 lbs calves 480.00-630.00 per pair. Medium 1 and 2 845-1075 lbs middle age cows with 50-450 lbs calves 590.00-900.00 per pair. Large 1 and 2 1100-1275 lbs middle age cows with 125-300 lbs calves 760.00- 850.00 per pair. Baby Calves, per head: Holsteins 12.50-20.00. Goats, per head: (22) Slaughter and Replacement Classes: Kids: Selection 1 20-40 lbs 25.00-47.50, 40-60 lbs 40.00-65.00. Source: NC Dept of Ag-USDA Market News Service, Raleigh, NC 919-733-7252 www.ams.usda.gov/lsmnpubsRA_LS147.txt