DTN CATTLE PRICES/TRENDS               12/04 09:50

      HEAD SOLD LIVE  STEERS  DRESSED        LIVE  HEIFERS DRESSED 
KANSAS     .    .             .              .             .
NEBRASKA   .    .            *172.00(BID)    .            *172.00(BID)
TEXAS      500  110.00        .              110.00        .
COLORADO   .    .             .              .             .
IOWA       .    .             .              .             .
                               *PRIVATE SOURCES     
    
DTN COMMENTS:  A few cleanup deals are being reported in parts of Texas at 
midmorning. While it is possible that we may see a little more trade take 
place today it is looking like the bulk of business is essentially done for 
the week. Asking prices for cattle left on showlists are around $112 plus in 
the South, and $175 plus in the North. Another round of light trade took 
place yesterday at generally steady money with Wednesday's business ($110 in 
the South, and $172 to $174 in the North). 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.