Livestock

SOUTH ST. PAUL (AP) (USDA) -- Friday cattle: 200

Compared to Thursday, not enough slaughter steers, heifers or Holstein steers offered to test prices. Small supply slaughter cows steady in a very light test. Slaughter bulls scarce. Near 150 feeders expected for auction.

Steers: At midweek, Choice 2-3 1,150-1,450 lbs. 62.30-63.75.

Holstein Steers: At midweek, Choice 2-3 1450-1750 lbs. 60.85-63.00.

Heifers: At midweek, Choice 2-3 1000-1300 lbs. 62.60-63.80.

Cows: Percent Lean Weight Bulk Low Dressing

Breakers 70-80 percent lean over 1100 lbs. 43.00-46.50; Boners 80-85 percent lean over 1,050 lbs. 40.00-44.00 36.00-40.00; Lean 85-90 percent lean over 850 lbs. 33.00-39.50 29.00-33.00.

Bulls: Yield Grade 1-2 1,550-2,050 lbs. 44.00-49.00.

For the week: Compared to last weeks closing sales, slaughter steers and heifers .50 to 1.00 lower. Holstein steers .50 to 1.00 lower. Slaughter cows steady to 2.00 lower. Bulls steady to weak.

Hog: 0.