Hamilton Feeder Steer,
Heifer Prices Decline

HAMILTON —(Oct. 2)— Feeder steers and heifers sold lower, slaughter cows and bulls lower, stock cows and pairs higher. Receipts totaled 517 head.

Feeder steers: medium and large No. 1 200-300 lbs. $98-115, 300-400 lbs. $95-119, 400-500 lbs. $93-115, 500-600 lbs. $82-94, 600-700 lbs. $77-85, over 700 lbs. $70-81.50.

Feeder heifers: medium and large No. 1 200-300 lbs. $95-111, 300-400 lbs. $92-109, 400-500 lbs. $90-106, 500-600 lbs. $80-91, 600-700 lbs. $75-88, over 700 lbs. $60-75.

Slaughter cows: high dressing $39-45.50, low dressing $34-38; high dressing bulls $50-53, low dressing $44-48; choice bred stock cows $700-900 per head, medium $550-690, aged $425-600; choice cows with calves $810-1050 per pair, medium $610-750, aged $550-600.

Representative sales: Bob Rhudy, Gatesville, steer, 375 lbs. $119; Lloyd Huggins, Hico, steer, 405 lbs. $112; Royce Westfall, Gustine, steer, 425 lbs. $110; Randy Klatt, Hamilton, steer, 505 lbs. $94; Ed May, Hico, steer, 695 lbs. $85; four steers, 700 lbs. $81.50; Douglas Conner, Evant, heifer, 405 lbs. $106; Dedra Amyx, Stephenville, heifer, 375 lbs. $99; B&K Enterprise, Stephenville, steer, 430 lbs. $115; heifer, 540 lbs. $91; long bred cow, $900 per head; Robert Meissner, Cransfill Gap, two long bred cows, $760; Ralph Perryman, Purnela, cow with calf, $1050 per pair; Wesley Clearman, Carlton, pair, $1025.