Livestock

SOUTH ST. PAUL (AP) (USDA) -- Friday cattle: 350.

Compared to Thursday, not enough slaughter steers, heifers or Holstein steers offered to test prices. Small supply slaughter cows steady. Slaughter bulls scarce. Near 300 feeders expected for auction.

Steers: At midweek, Choice 2-3 1,075-1,450 lbs. 63.00-65.00.

Holstein Steers: At midweek, Choice 2-3 1,150-1,650 lbs. 62.75-65.30.

Heifers: At midweek, Choice 2-3 1,200-1,300 lbs. 63.50-65.00.

Cows: Premium White 70-75 percent lean over 1,200 lbs. 48.00-49.25; Breakers 70-80 percent lean over 1,100 lbs. 43.50-47.00; Boners 80-85 percent lean over 1,050 lbs. 42.00-44.50 36.00-42.00; Lean 85-90 percent lean over 850 lbs. 36.00-42.00 31.00-36.00.

Bulls: Couple Yield Grade 1-2 1,675-2,135 lbs. 50.50-50.75.

For the week: Compared to last weeks closing sales, slaughter steers and heifers .50 to 1.00 higher. Holstein steers 1.00 higher. Slaughter cows 1.00 higher. Slaughter bulls steady to firm.

Hogs: 400.

Barrows & Gilts: Compared to Thursday, 1.50 higher. 47-50 percent lean 220-260 lbs. 43.50; 47-50 percent lean 260-270 lbs. 42.50-43.50; 46-48 percent lean 270-280 lbs. 41.50-42.50; 44-46 percent lean 280-290 lbs. 40.50-41.50; 44-46 percent lean 290-300 lbs. 39.50-40.50.

Sows: Steady.

U.S. 1-3 300-500 lbs. 34.50-35.50; 500-550 lbs. 36.00; 550-700 lbs. 37.00.

Boars: 300-700 lbs. 15.00-16.00.

For the week: Compared to last Friday, barrows and gilts 1.00 lower. Sows steady.

Sheep: 150.