Special Alliance Market Report 
for Thursday, January 15, 2009
Receipts: 1456 head
Compared with the previous auction;  feeder steers under 700 lbs and heifers under 600 lbs steady, heavier weights 1.00-3.00 lower.  Cattle quality attractive with several reputation strings offered.  Demand moderate to good with the supply consisting entirely of cattle participating through on e of several alliance programs;  North Missouri Angus Breeders Alliance;  MFA Health Track Alliance;  Purina 4-Square Pre-Conditioning Program.  All cattle source verified, weaned, and vaccinated with many of the feeders QSA (Quality Systems Assessment) verified.