Market News Weekly Review Cattle and Hogs Report
Market news summarizes cattle and hog trading fields with prices for slaughter steers and heifers, cows and bulls, feeders, calves, and hogs. It notes weekly head counts, weight categories, and price ranges, with comparisons to last week and reference to continued coverage on the next page.
Market Report Showcases June Livestock Prices and Sales
CATTLE prices mix with slaughter steers mostly steady to 50 lower and cows 50 to 1.00 lower while bulls fall up to 25. Feeder steers and calves show selective gains and declines. Hog and sheep bids edge up, with dairy cattle, horses, and stock livestock movements noted. FDA drug testing requirements cited.
Chicago Cattle Receipts: Slower Demand Presses Prices
Cattle receipts for the first four days total 27 000 versus 28 500 week ago and year ago. Slaughter steer and heifer trade slow from last Friday with steers down about 25, heifers steady to 25 lower, cows down to 25, bulls about 50 lower. Prime loads traded: Monday six loads 1200 1365 lbs at 22 50, no totals over 22 25. Wednesday twelve loads 1163 1375 lbs at 22 25. Late Bulk High Choice. Continued on Page 9.
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