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Old 06/08/11, 03:10 PM
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How to decifer market reports?

http://www.springfieldlivestockcente...ry-sale-market

This the market report for my area...being really new to cattle I've been looking trying to figure it out.

Supreme - 1250.00-1530.00 Approved - 1000.00-1200.00,
Crossbreds 1000.00- 1180.00
Medium - 800.00- 980.00 Common Dollar amount speaks for itself..but what are the other categories...well Crossbred is understandable as well...
What exactly is a Springer cow?
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Old 06/08/11, 05:04 PM
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A "springer" cow or heifer is a female that is about to give birth to a calf. Topside...
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Old 06/08/11, 05:08 PM
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Those holstein & jersey bull calves sure are priced high...Everything else is priced about normal. Topside
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I don't know dairy cows but I assume "supreme" and "approved" and "medium" are refering to the quality of cows.
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Old 06/09/11, 07:53 AM
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As a follow up question....what are the criteria for rating a cow in each section?
What makes a cow Supreme as opposed to Approved?
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