DTN CATTLE PRICES/TRENDS               04/09 08:00

      HEAD SOLD LIVE  STEERS  DRESSED        LIVE  HEIFERS DRESSED 
KANSAS     .    .             .              .             .
NEBRASKA   .    .             .              .             .
TEXAS      .    .             .              .             .
COLORADO   .    .             .              .             .
IOWA       .    .             .              .             .
                               *PRIVATE SOURCES     
    
DTN COMMENTS: The country is quiet this morning, and so far no bids have 
been renewed. Asking prices are around $110 on a live basis, and $175 
dressed. A light to moderate trade has been reported in some areas this week 
at $105 live, $4 lower than last week's weighted average basis the South, 
while a light Northern dressed trade was reported yesterday at mostly $168, 
$6 lower than the prior week's weighted average basis Nebraska. Beef cutouts 
are expected to be lower, with light to moderate box movement.

NOTE:  Feedlots are encouraged to call DTN with any cattle sales, at
1-800-369-7675, ext. 3678. All sales will be listed anonymously and 
organized by state. All live sales are FOB and set for 1-9 day delivery. 
General trends and summaries from this data will also be posted on the Daily 
Sales Reported to DTN page.