Livestock

SOUTH ST. PAUL (AP) (USDA) -- Friday cattle: 500.

Compared to Thursday, not enough slaughter steer, heifers and Holstein steers offered to test prices. Slaughter cows steady. Bulls scarce.

Steers: Late in the week, Choice 2-3 1275-1360 lbs. 77.50-79.50.

Holstein Steers: Late in the week, Choice 2-3 1400-1750 lbs. 69.75-72.00. Select and Choice 2-3 1350-1600 lbs. 68.00-70.00.

Heifers: Late in the week, Choice 2-3 1120-1300 lbs. 77.25-79.00.

Cows: Boners 80-85 percent lean over 1050 lbs. 44.00-49.00 39.00-44.00; Lean (hi-dressing) 85-90 percent lean over 1100 lbs. 46.00-47.75; Lean 85-90 percent lean over 850 lbs. 39.50-45.00 34.00-39.50.

Bulls: Couple Yield Grade 1-2 1325-1400 lbs. 52.50-53.00.

For the week: Compared to last weeks closing prices, slaughter steers and heifers finished the period 1.00 to 1.50 higher. Holstein steers firm to fully .50 higher. Slaughter cows 1.00 to 3.00 higher. Bulls 2.00 to 3.00 higher.

Hogs: 500.

Barrows & Gilts: Compared to Thursday, steady. 47-50 percent lean 220-260 lbs. 39.50, few 40.00; 47-50 percent lean 260-270 lbs. 38.50-39.50; 46-48 percent lean 270-280 lbs. 37.50-38.50; 44-46 percent lean 280-290 lbs. 36.50-37.50; 44-46 percent lean 290-300 lbs. 35.50-36.50.

Sows: Steady to 1.00 higher.

U.S. 1-3 300-500 lbs. 31.00-32.50; 500-700 lbs. 33.00-34.50.

Boars: 300-700 lbs. 15.00.