Abilene Feeder Steer,
Heifer Prices Higher

ABILENE —(Aug. 18)— Feeder steers and heifers sold $2-3 higher, slaughter cows and bulls $2-3 higher, stock cows and pairs mostly steady. Receipts totaled 2145 head.

Feeder steers: medium and large No. 1 200-300 lbs. $94-103, 300-400 lbs. $95-102, 400-500 lbs. $77-84, 500-600 lbs. $74-80, 600-700 lbs. $67-72, 700-800 lbs. $63-69, 800-900 lbs. $59-63.50.

Feeder heifers: medium and large No. 1 200-300 lbs. $81-87, 300-400 lbs. $74-81, package 333 lbs. $84, 400-500 lbs. $70-76.50, 500-600 lbs. $63.50-69, 600-700 lbs. $62-66, 700-800 lbs. $60.50-65, 800-900 lbs. $50-56.60.

Slaughter cows: breakers 1000-1250 lbs. $31.50-34, boners $34-38, high yielding $36-40, lean 900-1200 lbs. $32.50-36, 750-900 lbs. $28-34, under 750 lbs. $27-32; yield grade 1-2 bulls 1300-2100 lbs. $45-48.50, high dressing $47-50, 1000-1300 lbs. $38-45.50.

Stock cows: medium and large 1-2 young 950-1500 lbs. 5-8 months bred $430-530 per head, 1000-1250 lbs. 4-8 months bred $350-420; medium and large 1-2 young 1000-1350 lb. cows with 75-150 lb. calves $550-650 per pair, aged 1200-1350 lb. cows with 100-200 lb. calves $450-540.