Lancaster Yards Steady Trade Across Cattle Calves and Hogs
Cattle totaled 1700 for the holiday week with 1983 head last week and supply split 40 percent slaughter steers 50 percent stockers and feeders. Slaughter steers mostly steady to 50 higher with bulls 50 higher. stockers and feeders steady. Calves 350 head, vealers 29-44 with good to prime 36-44. Hogs 1050 head, barrows and gilts mostly 50 higher. sows steady. Sheep 250 head, slaughter lambs 15-20 for utility up to 18-20 for good and choice.
Chicago Cattle Market Mixed Week On Weather Hit
Cattle prices fluctuated as severe weather disrupted supply and prevented gains. Slaughter steers hovered near last week’s close, heifers rose then cooled, cows and bulls showed varied moves while prime loads set rare highs in midweek.
Vintage Livestock Auction Receipts Mixed Across Classes
The December 25 sale shows slaughter steers steady to 25 higher, cows up 25, and bulls 25–50 higher. Receipts include 483 head with many weight ranges and prices for slaughter steers, calves, hogs, and sheep, plus feeder and seeder cattle values.
New Holland Low Grades Feel Pressure at December Cattle Auction
Receipts reached 709 head with slaughter steers mainly 950 to 1,850 pounds selling 25.50 to 27.00, a few to 27.10 and 27.385 for good to low choice. Cows moved 16.75 to 17.75, cutters 15.25 to 16.75, canners down to 12. The market shows steady to slightly weak demand on low grades amid varied prices. The piece also includes a 1962 outlook urging poultry and livestock sectors to track breeding, nutrition, research, and potential government actions.
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