GX_LS230        
Springfield, IL   Wed Dec 04, 2019 USDA-IL Dept. of Ag Market News


Illinois Direct Slaughter Sows and Boars

Todays estimated receipts:   1525   Tuesday's actual: 1325                           
                 Week ago:   1000
                 Year ago:   975

Slaughter sow prices were steady, with moderate demand for heavy 
offerings. 
	
US 1-3 under 400 lbs.   23.00-26.00 
         400-500 lbs.   26.00-29.00 
         500-600 lbs.   29.00-32.00  
        Over 600 lbs.   32.00-34.00          

Boars: under 300 lbs.   8.00-10.00        
        over 300 lbs.    5.00-7.00

Barrows and gilts prices were steady, with moderate demand for moderate 
offerings. 

IL direct barrows and gilts: US 220-290 lbs. at 25.00 to 30.00.


      Source: USDA-IL Dept. of Ag Market News, Springfield, IL 
      Phone: 217-524-1083, in-state only toll free 888-458-4787
	www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/GX_LS230.txt  

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