Market News Cattle and Hogs Mixed as Slaughter Steers Hold
Slaughter steers active steady to strong with some 50 higher in places cows mostly 25 lower and feeders steady. Hogs fair active with barrows and gilts 50 cents higher. sows 1300-1350. Sheep and lambs steady. slaughter lambs 85-95 pounds noted.
Market News Reports Vintage Sale
The Thursday sale at New Holland Sales Stables progressed normally despite the Thanksgiving holiday with receipts of 635 cattle 170 calves and 11 sheep and steady price trends. Slaughter steers 1000-1350 lb mostly 2425-2600 dollars, cows mostly 1100-1360, vealers strong, hogs active, and horse sale results listed.
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Chicago Cattle Prices and Market Trend Summary
Chicago cattle receipts for the first three days totaled about 24700 with week-ago and year-ago comparisons. Slaughter steers were 50-75 lower, cows steady to 50 lower, heifers steady, bulls weak to 50 lower, feeders mixed. Hog receipts 367 head with steady to firm prices. hogs 17-17.50 retail, 16-17 wholesale, shoats 6-14. Overall, demand softened as receipts rose, but later Friday prices rose as slaughter volumes fell.
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