Crockett Livestock Auction - Feb. 17, 2009

Crockett head count was up from last week, and doubled the offering a year ago. Feeder prices up slightly, slaughter prices trending down.

CROCKETT, TX, Feb. 17, 2009 -- Compared to last week, feeder steers and heifers under 500 lbs were steady to firm, over 500 lbs 2.00-3.00 higher. Slaughter cows and bulls 3.00-5.00 lower.

Trade and demand was active. Bulk supply Medium and Large 1-2 300-700 lb feeder
steers and heifers.

Slaughter cows made up 17 percent of the offering, slaughter bulls 2 percent, replacement cows 6 percent, and feeders 75 percent. The feeder supply included 59 percent steers and 41 percent heifers. Near 18 percent of the run weighed over 600 lbs.


Cattle and Calves: 998
Week Ago: 798
Year Ago: 489

Steers:
Medium and Large 1:
200-300 lbs 119.00-128.00, individual 130.00;
300-400 lbs 107.00-117.00, few to 119.00;
400-500 lbs 97.00-107.00, few to 114.00;
500-600 lbs 87.00-96.00, few to 105.00;
600-700 lbs 78.00-88.00, few to 94.00, calves 84.00-90.00;
700-800 lbs 75.00-85.00, few to 90.00;
800-900 lbs 70.00-78.00;
900-1000 lbs 65.00-67.00.

Medium and Large 2:
200-300 lbs 100.00-110.00;
300-400 lbs 93.00-103.00, few to 108.00, thin 110.00-119.00;
400-500 lbs 85.00-95.00, few to 104.00, thin 105.00-110.00;
500-600 lbs 85.00-95.00, few to 100.00;
600-700 lbs 77.00-84.00, few to 93.00, calves 87.00-91.00;
700-800 lbs 82.00-87.00.

Medium and Large 3:
300-400 lbs 85.00-95.00, few to 101.00, thin 107.00-117.00;
400-500 lbs 80.00-90.00.

Heifers:
Medium and Large 1:
300-400 lbs 91.00-99.00;
400-500 lbs 87.00-94.00, individual 100.00;
500-600 lbs 80.00-82.00;
600-700 lbs 75.00-78.00, individual 86.00.

Medium and Large 2:
200-300 lbs 92.00-98.00, individual 109.00;
300-400 lbs 86.00-95.00, individual 99.00;
400-500 lbs 80.00-90.00, few to 95.00;
500-600 lbs 80.00-90.00, few 91.00;
600-700 lbs 72.00-82.00, calves 77.00;
700-800 lbs 71.00-73.00;

Medium and Large 3:
300-400 lbs 75.00-85.00, few to 89.00, thin 93.00-95.00;
400-500 lbs 77.00-85.00, few to 89.00, thin 90.00-91.00.

Slaughter Cows:
       % Lean   Weight    Avg. Dressing  Hi Dressing  Lo Dressing
Breakers  75-80  1200-1600  45.50-46.50                              
Boners    80-85  1200-1600  44.00-49.50                 39.50-43.50
Boners    80-85  1000-1200  43.50-48.50                 39.50-42.50
Lean      85-90  1000-1200  37.00-42.50                 31.50-35.50
Lean      85-90   800-1000  36.50-41.50                 30.00-35.50

Slaughter Bulls
Yield Grade 1-2 1275-1785 lbs 50.50-55.50
High Dressing 1435-2055 lbs 55.50-58.50

Replacement Cows:
Medium and Large 1-2:
young 775-1015 lb cows 7-8 months bred 800.00-980.00 per head;
middle aged 1010-1400 lb cows 7-8 months bred 610.00-770.00 per head;
aged 1070-1365 lb cows 7-8 months bred 560.00-680.00 per head.

Cow/Calf Pairs:
Medium and Large 1-2:
young 815-1010 lb cows w/100-200 lb calves 840.00-910.00 per pair;
middle aged 965-1485 lb cows w/100-280 lb calves 710.00-810.00 per pair,
fancy 1260 lbs cow w/190 lbs calf 910.00 per pair.

Source: Texas Dept of Ag Market News-USDA Market News, Amarillo, TX

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Crockett Livestock Auction - Feb. 10, 2009

Crockett prices called steady to moderately lower on average supplies.

CROCKETT, TX, Feb. 10, 2009 -- Compared to last week, feeder steers and heifers under 500 lbs were selling 3.00-6.00 lower, over 500 lbs unevenly steady. Slaughter cows and bulls were 1.00-2.00 lower. Trade and demand were moderately active with quality not as attractive as the previous week's offering. The bulk of the livestock supply were Medium and Large 2-3 300-600 lb feeder steers and heifers.

Slaughter cows made up 12 percent of the offering, slaughter bulls 2 percent, replacement cows 7 percent, and feeders 79 percent. The feeder supply included 52 percent steers and 48 percent heifers. Nearly 19 percent of the run weighed over
600 lbs.


Cattle and Calves: 798
Week Ago: 811
Year Ago: 795

Steers:
Medium and Large 1:
200-300 lbs 120.00-124.00;
300-400 lbs 112.00-120.00, fleshy 97.00;
400-500 lbs 97.00-106.00, individual 111.00;
500-600 lbs 86.00-96.00, few to 99.00;
600-700 lbs 79.00-89.00, few to 91.00, calves 86.00-92.00;
700-800 lbs 74.00-79.00, few 85.00-87.00.

Medium and Large 2:
200-300 lbs 110.00-120.00;
300-400 lbs 95.00-105.00, few to 107.00, thin 111.00-122.00;
400-500 lbs 85.00-94.00, few to 103.00, thin 104.00-113.00;
500-600 lbs 82.00-92.00, few to 98.00, thin 99.00;
600-700 lbs 82.00-92.00, individual 88.00, calves 89.00-92.00;
700-800 lbs 74.00-76.00.

Medium and Large 3:
300-400 lbs 86.00-94.00, thin 104.00-107.00;
400-500 lbs 82.00-90.00.

Heifers:
Medium and Large 1:
300-400 lbs 88.00-98.00, few to 103.00;
400-500 lbs 84.00-93.00, fancy 104.00;
500-600 lbs 78.00-80.00, yearlings 78.00-80.00;
600-700 lbs 79.00-80.00;
700-800 lbs 73.00-74.00;
800-900 lbs 74.00-75.00.

Medium and Large 1-2:
pkg 589 lbs 81.50.

Medium and Large 2:
300-400 lbs 80.00-90.00, few to 98.00;
400-500 lbs 74.00-84.00, fancy 85.00-94.00;
500-600 lbs 75.00-85.00, individual 89.00, few to 83.00;
600-700 lbs 73.00-77.00, calves 75.00-82.00;
700-800 lbs 69.00-79.00.

Medium and Large 3:
300-400 lbs 74.00-84.00;
400-500 lbs 75.00-83.00, thin 92.00;
500-600 lbs 77.00-82.00.

Slaughter Cows:
         % Lean    Weight    Avg Dressing     Hi Dressing    Lo Dressing 
Breakers 75-80   1200-1600    45.50-48.50                                     
Boners   80-85   1200-1600    42.00-46.50     50.00-53.00                  
Boners   80-85   1000-1200    41.50-46.50     49.50-53.50                     
Lean     85-90   1200-1600    36.50-38.50,                                 
Lean     85-90   1000-1200    30.50-35.50      
Lean     85-90  under-800     27.00-30.50 

Slaughter Bulls:
Yield Grade 1-2 1400-1730 lbs 51.50-55.50
High Dressing 1705-2320 lbs 58.00-63.50

Replacement Cows:
Medium and Large 1-2:
young 640-970 lb cows 4-8 months bred 500.00-630.00 per head;
middle aged 815-1185 lb cows 2-7 months bred 600.00-820.00 per head;
aged 960-1285 lb cows 5-8 months bred 560.00-700.00 per head.

Cow/Calf Pairs:
Medium and Large 1-2:
middle aged 1055-1080 lb cows w/100-190 lb calves 820.00-900.00 per pair.

Source: Texas Dept of Ag Market News-USDA Market News, Amarillo, TX

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Crockett Cattle Auction - Jan. 28, 2009

Slaughter prices up slightly and feeders down on moderate trade affected by icy weather conditions.

CROCKETT, TX, Jan. 27, 2009 -- Compared to last week: Feeder steers and heifers 2.00-3.00 lower, with some lighter calves 6.00 lower. Slaughter cows 2.00-3.00 higher. Slaughter bulls 2.00 higher. Trade and demand moderate, however today's auction was affected by the icy weather to the north and west, hampering livestock movement. Bulk supply Medium and Large 2-3 300-600 lb feeder steers and heifers.

Slaughter cows made up 12 percent of the offering, slaughter bulls 1 percent, replacement cows 2 percent, and feeders 85 percent. The feeder supply included 52 percent steers and 48 percent heifers. Near 16 percent of the run weighed over 600 lbs.


Cattle and Calves: 1,068
Week Ago: 1,561
Year Ago: 790

Steers:
Medium and Large 1:
300-400 lbs 102.00-112.00, few to 115.00;
400-500 lbs 93.00-103.00, few to 112.00, fleshy 84.00-85.00;
500-600 lbs 86.00-96.00, few to 102.00;
600-700 lbs 76.00-86.00, few to 93.00, calves 80.00-89.00, few to 94.00;
700-800 lbs 84.00-85.00.

Medium and Large 2:
200-300 lbs 116.00-124.00;
300-400 lbs 91.00-101.00, few to 109.00, thin 111.00-120.00;
400-500 lbs 86.00-96.00, few to 98.00, thin 101.00-108.00;
500-600 lbs 79.00-89.00, few to 96.00;
600-700 lbs 85.50-95.00.

Medium and Large 3:
200-300 lbs 103.00-110.00;
300-400 lbs 89.00-99.00, individual 102.00;
400-500 lbs 76.00-85.00, individual 89.00;
500-600 lbs 73.00-75.00.

Heifers:
Medium and Large 1:
300-400 lbs 88.00-99.00;
400-500 lbs 77.00-87.00, few to 91.00, fleshy 72.00;
500-600 lbs 75.00-85.00, individual 89.00;
600-700 lbs 73.00-79.00, calves 76.00-77.00;
700-800 lbs 69.00-76.00.

Medium and Large 2:
few 200-300 lbs 88.00-99.00;
300-400 lbs 77.00-86.00, few to 90.00, fancy 94.00-97.00;
400-500 lbs 74.00-84.00, few to 89.00, fancy 90.00-97.00;
500-600 lbs 72.00-82.00, individual 87.00;
600-700 lbs 71.00-80.00, few to 84.00, calves 75.00-76.00;
700-800 lbs 65.00-75.00.

Medium and Large 3:
300-400 lbs 72.00-82.00, individual 88.00;
400-500 lbs 70.00-80.00, few to 84.00;
500-600 lbs 65.00-75.00.

Slaughter Cows:

         % Lean     Weight     Avg. Dressing     Hi Dressing     Lo Dressing
Boners   80-85    1200-1600     45.50-49.50      51.50-54.50                
Boners   80-85    1000-1200     43.00-48.00      49.50-52.50                  
Lean     85-90    1000-1200     40.00-43.00      45.50-47.50     35.50-36.50
Lean     85-90     800-1000     32.50-37.50      38.00-44.00     30.50-31.50
Lean     85-90    under 800     31.50-33.50

Slaughter Bulls
Yield Grade 1-2 1155-1935 lbs 50.50-54.50

Replacement Cows:
Medium and Large 1-2:
young 815-940 lb cows 5-6 months bred 660.00-740.00 per head,
fancy 1050 lb cows 6 months bred 880.00 per head;
middle aged 995-1095 lb cows 5-7 months bred 680.00-770.00 per head,
fancy 1325-1460 lb cows 7-8 months bred 870.00-890.00 per head;
aged 1020-1030 lb cows 6-8 months bred 560.00-640.00 per head

Source: Texas Dept of Ag Market News-USDA Market News, Amarillo, TX

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Crocket Livestock Auction - Jan. 20, 2009

Feeder and slaughter cattle prices steady to slightly lower on active demand in the face of a feeder glut.

CROCKETT, TX, Jan. 20, 2009 -- Compared to last week: Feeder steers and heifers unevenly steady, with some classes 1.00 lower. Slaughter cows 1.00 lower. Slaughter bulls 2.00 higher. Trade and demand strong and active. Bulk supply Medium and Large 2-3 300-600 lb feeder steers and heifers. Slaughter cows made up 11 percent of the offering, slaughter bulls 1 percent, replacement cows 1 percent, and feeders 87 percent. The feeder supply included 67 percent steers and 33 percent heifers. Near 20 percent of the run weighed over 600 lbs.

Cattle and Calves: 1,561
Week Ago: 1,561
Year Ago: 701

Steers:
Medium and Large 1:
200-300 lbs 134.00-136.00, individual 145.00;
300-340 lbs 120.00-128.00,
350-400 lbs 109.00-119.00;
400-445 lbs 96.00-106.00, few to 119.00,
450-500 lbs 93.00-103.00, few to 116.00;
500-545 lbs 92.00-101.00, few to 107.00,
550-600 lbs 91.00-99.00;
600-640 lbs 84.00-94.00, few to 98.00,
650-700 lbs 82.00-91.00, calves 88.00-96.00;
700-800 lbs 74.00-84.00, few to 88.00;
800-900 lbs 79.00-83.00.

Medium and Large 2:
200-300 lbs 115.00-122.00, thin 131.00-142.00;
300-400 lbs 95.00-105.00, few to 114.00, thin 115.00-127.00;
400-500 lbs 89.00-98.00, few to 107.00, thin 108.00-118.00;
500-600 lbs 82.00-92.00, few to 98.00;
600-700 lbs 74.00-82.00, few to 88.00, calves 79.00-88.00, few to 93.00;
700-800 lbs 73.00-82.00.

Medium and Large 3:
200-300 lbs 105.00-112.00;
300-400 lbs 90.00-100.00, few to 106.00, thin 110.00-114.00;
400-500 lbs 84.00-91.00, few to 101.00;
500-600 lbs 82.00-92.00.

Heifers:
Medium and Large 1:
200-300 lbs 110.00;
300-400 lbs 90.00-100.00;
400-420 lbs 92.00-98.00,
465-500 lbs 80.00-88.00;
500-600 lbs 77.00-86.00, few to 88.00;
600-700 lbs 76.00-79.00, individual 88.00, calves 78.00-83.00.

Medium and Large 2:
200-300 lbs 99.00-100.00;
300-400 lbs 79.00-89.00, few to 94.00;
400-500 lbs 79.00-89.00, few to 95.00;
500-600 lbs 77.00-85.00, few to 89.00;
600-700 lbs 71.00-79.00;
700-800 lbs 72.00.

Medium and Large 3:
300-400 lbs 77.00-87.00, few to 90.00;
400-500 lbs 70.00-80.00, few to 85.00;
500-600 lbs 73.00-79.00;
600-700 lbs 70.00.

Slaughter Cows:

         %Lean Weight    Avg. Dress   Hi Dress    Lo Dress
Breakers 75-80 1200-1600 43.50-47.50              38.50-40.50
Boners   80-85 1200-1600 42.50-47.50  48.50-49.50         
Boners   80-85 1000-1200 41.50-46.50  47.50-48.50 35.50-40.00
Lean     85-90 1000-1200 37.50-42.50  44.00-45.50 29.50-33.50
Lean     85-90  800-1000 32.50-37.50  39.50-44.00 27.50-31.50

Slaughter Bulls:
Yield Grade 1-2 1265-1910 lbs 51.50-56.50
High Dressing 1680-1910 lbs 57.50-59.50
Low Dressing 1375-1675 lbs 47.00-50.50

Replacement Cows:
Medium and Large 1-2:
young 855-860 lb cows 2-8 months bred 530.00-610.00 per head;
middle aged 1015-1375 lb cows 5-8 months bred 640.00-800.00 per head;
aged 1175-1440 lb cows 7-8 months bred 570.00-700.00 per head.

Cow/Calf Pairs:
Medium and Large 1-2:
middle aged 1200-1330 lb cows w/180-300 lb calves 700.00-850.00 per pair;
aged 930-1315 lb cows w/130-140 lb calves 600.00-750.00 per pair.

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Crockett Livestock Auction - Jan. 13, 2008

Slaughter prices remain firm as steer and heifer prices rise over last week, even with a larger offering.

CROCKETT, TX, Jan. 13, 2008 -- Compared to last week, feeder steers and heifers were going 3.00-5.00 higher, with instances to 7.00 higher. Slaughter cows and bulls firm. Trade and demand strong on a exceptionally good offering of feeders. Bulk supply Medium and Large 2-3 300-600 lb feeder steers and heifers. Slaughter cows made up 16 percent of the offering, slaughter bulls 1 percent, replacement cows 3 percent, and feeders 80 percent. The feeder supply included 53 percent steers and 47 percent heifers. Near 25 percent of the run weighed over 600 lbs.

Cattle and Calves: 1,561
Week Ago: 911
Year Ago: 1,300

Steers:
Medium and Large 1: 200-300 lbs 130.00-137.00, individual 175.00; 300-400 lbs 113.00-123.00, few 124.00-134.00; 400-500 lbs 100.00-110.00, few to 119.00; 500-600 lbs 88.00-98.00, few to 108.00; 600-700 lbs 80.00-90.00, few to 94.00, calves 90.00-97.00; 700-800 lbs 72.00-82.00, few to 86.00; 800-900 lbs 75.00-78.00.

Medium and Large 2: 200-300 lbs 114.00-124.00, individual 126.00, thin 134.00-137.50; 300-400 lbs 102.00-112.00, thin 114.00-124.00; 400-500 lbs 90.00-100.00, few to 106.00, thin 109.00-119.00; 500-600 lbs 87.00-97.00, few to 101.00, thin 104.00-106.00; 600-700 lbs 81.00-91.00, few to 92.00, calves 87.00-91.00; 700-800 lbs 76.00-85.00.

Medium and Large 3: 200-300 lbs 105.00-115.00; 300-400 lbs 99.00-107.00, thin 117.00; 400-500 lbs thin 105.00-108.00; 500-600 lbs 81.00-87.00, thin 96.00.

Heifers: Medium and Large 1: 200-300 lbs 152.00; 300-400 lbs 94.00-98.00,
individual 125.00; 400-500 lbs 80.00-90.00, few to 94.00, thin 113.00; 500-600 lbs 80.00-90.00, few to 95.00; 600-700 lbs 74.00-84.00, individual 88.00, calves 94.00-96.00; 700-800 lbs 74.00-76-00, individual 86.00.

Medium and Large 2: 200-300 lbs 120.00; 300-400 lbs 85.00-95.50, thin 96.00-98.00; 400-500 lbs 80.00-90.00, few to 95.00; 500-600 lbs 75.00-85.00, individual 88.00; 600-700 lbs 70.00-79.00, replacement 95.00, calves 79.00-82.00; 700-800 lbs 71.00-76.00; 800-900 lbs 65.00-74.00.

Medium and Large 3: 300-400 lbs 80.00-89.00, thin 93.00-95.00; 400-500 lbs 75.00-85.00, thin 91.00; 500-600 lbs 76.00-81.00; 600-700 lbs 71.00-76.00.

Slaughter Cows:
% Lean Weight Avg. Dressing Hi Dressing Lo Dressing
Breakers, 75-80%, 1200-1600#, Avg 42.50-45.00, Lo 38.50-40.50
Boners, 80-85%, 1200-1600#, Avg 41.50-46.50, Hi 47.50-50.50, Lo 37.00-41.00
Boners, 80-85%, 1000-1200#, Avg 40.50-45.50, Hi 47.00-48.50, Lo 35.50-39.50
Lean, 85-90%, 1200-1600#, Avg 35.50-39.50
Lean, 85-90%, 1000-1200#, Avg 32.50-37.50, Hi 40.50-44.50, Lo 35.50-40.00
Lean, 85-90%, 800-1000#, Avg 27.50-32.50, Hi 35.50-37.50, Lo 25.50-26.50

Slaughter Bulls Yield Grade 1-2 1350-2015 lbs 50.00-55.50

Replacement Cows: Medium and Large 1-2: young 920-1070 lb cows 3-8 months bred 660.00-790.00 per head, fancy 985 lbs cow 7 months bred 940.00 per head; middle aged 980-1530 lb cows 4-8 months bred 730.00-870.00 per head; aged 1025-1395 lb cows 5-8 months bred 600.00-720.00 per head.

Cow/Calf Pairs:
Medium and Large 1-2: young to middle aged 1070-1195 lb cows w/60-100 lb calves 800.00-940.00 per pair; aged 1035-1315 lb cows w/245-260 lb calves 710.00-790.00 per pair.

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Crockett Livestock Auction - Jan 6, 2008

Cattle demand in Crockett was strong yesterday, as the head count compared to last year at this time was down more than 50%.

CROCKETT, TX Jan 06, 2009 -- No comparison available due to holiday closing last
week. Trade and demand strong. Bulk supply Medium and Large 2-3 300-600 lb feeder steers and heifers. Slaughter cows made up 28 percent of the offering, slaughter bulls 5 percent, replacement cows 3 percent, and feeders 64 percent. The feeder supply included 54 percent steers and 46 percent heifers. Near 15 percent of the run weighed over 600 lbs.

Cattle and Calves: 977
Week Ago: Holiday
Year Ago: 1,687

Steers:
Medium and Large 1: 200-300 lbs 142.00; 300-400 lbs 114.00-122.00,
fleshy 106.00; 400-500 lbs 94.00-104.00, individual 113.00, fleshy 90.00; 500-
600 lbs 85.00-95.00, fleshy 77.00; 600-700 lbs 82.00-88.00, calves 89.00-88.00;
700-800 lbs 79.00-85.00. Medium and Large 2: 200-300 lbs 116.00-122.00; few 300-400 lbs 96.00-107.00, thin 111.00-120.00; 400-500 lbs 90.00-100.00, thin 104.00-110.00; 500-600 lbs 85.00-95.00, few to 99.00; 600-700 lbs 77.00-85.00, few to 88.00, calves 87.00-92.00; 700-800 lbs 75.00-84.00. Medium and Large 3: 200-300 lbs 114.00; 300-400 lbs 86.00-96.00, thin 101.00- 109.00; 400-500 lbs 90.00-96.00, thin 98.00-104.00; 500-600 lbs 87.00-93.00.

Heifers:
Medium and Large 1: 400-500 lbs 83.00-92.00, individual 96.00; 500-600 lbs 78.00-88.00, few to 90.00; 600-700 lb calves 83.00. Medium and Large 2: 200-300 lbs 94.00; 300-400 lbs 84.00-94.00, few to 90.00; 400-500 lbs 85.00-94.00, thin 100.00; 500-600 lbs 78.00-88.00, individual 89.00; 600-700 lbs 74.00-77.00, calves 75.00-84.00, individual 86.00; 700-800 lbs 67.00. Medium and Large 3: 200-300 lbs 90.00-100.00; 300-400 lbs 80.00-90.00, thin 91.00-99.00; 400-500 lbs 77.00-87.00, individual 88.00; 500-600 lbs 80.00.

Slaughter Cows:
Breakers, 75-80%, 1200-1600 Avg Dress 46.50-48.50
Breakers, 75-80%, 1000-1200 Avg Dress 42.50-44.50
Boners, 80-85%, 1200-1600 Avg Dress 45.50-50.50, Hi 52.50, Lo 43.00-43.50
Boners, 80-85%, 1000-1200, Avg Dress 44.00-49.50, Lo 40.00-43.00
Lean, 85-90%, 1200-1600, Hi Dress 44.00-47.50
Lean, 85-90%, 1000-1200, Avg Dress 37.50-41.50, Hi 43.50-46.50
Lean, 85-90%, 800-1000, Avg Dress 32.50-37.50, Hi 38.50-43.50, Lo 30.50-31.00

Slaughter Bulls:
Yield Grade 1-2, 1345-1990 lbs, 50.00-55.50
Low Dressing, 1105-1765 lbs, 44.50-49.50

Replacement Cows:
Medium and Large 1-2: young 1000-1260 lb cows 4-8 months bred 680.00-790.00 per head; middle aged 990-1380 lb cows 2-8 months bred 630.00-770.00 per head; aged 980-1090 lb cows 4-7 months bred 550.00-650.00 per head

Cow/Calf Pairs:
Medium and Large 1-2: young to middle aged 850-1055 lb cows w/130-160 lb calves 550.00-620.00 per pair.

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