DTN CATTLE PRICES/TRENDS               04/18 08:05

      HEAD SOLD LIVE  STEERS  DRESSED        LIVE  HEIFERS DRESSED 
KANSAS     .    .             .              .             .
NEBRASKA   .   *127.00(BID)  *204.00(BID)   *127.00(BID)  *204.00(BID)
TEXAS      .    .             .              .             .
COLORADO   .    .             .              .             .
IOWA       .    .             .              .             .
                               *PRIVATE SOURCES     
    
DTN COMMENTS: Some bids are being noted in parts of the North this morning 
following yesterday's moderate trade in the South at $126, $2 higher than 
the prior week's weighted average. Although we may see a little cleanup 
trade, it is possible that business is essentially done for the week in 
Kansas and Texas. Asking prices are around $128 to $130 on a live basis and 
$208 plus dressed. Beef cutouts are expected to be mixed with light to 
moderate box movement.

NOTE:  Feedlots are encouraged to call DTN with any cattle sales, at
1-800-369-7675, 1-402-399-6402. 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.