Cattle and Calves Trade Slower at Lancaster Yards
Cattle receipts for the week total about 3225 head, down from 3831 last week, with 35 percent slaughter steers and 50 percent stockers and feeders. Trading was slow and prices varied by weight and grade, with slaughter steers under 1300 lbs steady and over 1300 lbs weak to 25 lower. cows steady to 25 lower. bulls mostly steady to 50 lower. Calves, sheep, and hogs show mixed activity, with vealers 31-37 and 38-44 for high grades, lambs 10-22 for light weights, and utility stockers steady to lower.
Chicago Cattle Stockers Feeders In Good Supply
Local receipts about the same as last week and 50 percent above year-ago levels. Receipts show more steer volume while heifers fall, vealers scarce, stockers and feeders largest this year, with prime and choice slaughter grades fluctuating and weights influencing prices. Prices steady to firm for lighter steers, with spreads widest for heifers since 1958.
New Holland Horse Market Booms as February Sale Sets Records
New Holland reports a robust horse market with 343 head in February, strong demand for draft horses, mules, and killers. Dairy cattle receipts include 135 cows and 12 stock cattle. beef market shows active lightweight steers and steady heavyweights amid fluctuating prices.
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Livestock Market Summary of Steers Heifers and Stockers
The report lists load ranges for steer weights 1150 to 1400 pounds with prices 26.75 to 28.25, plus high choice 1013 pound steers at 28.00. Dealers offer 3000 to 3100 for good, standard 23.00 to 28.00, two loads 500 to 550 pounds. Stock steers 26.50 to 26.75, medium 1109 and 980 pounds at 19.75 and 20.75. Stocker and feeder stock at 19.00 to 24.00, and bulk stock heifers at 25.00.
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