Most Abilene Cattle
Prices Trend Lower

ABILENE —(March 2)— Feeder steers sold $2-3 lower, heifers steady to $1 lower, slaughter cows steady to $1 lower, bulls steady to $2 higher, stock cows and pairs steady. Receipts totaled 1553 head.

Feeder steers: medium and large No. 1 200-300 lbs. $100-108, 300-400 lbs. $100-106, 400-500 lbs. $89-96.50, 500-600 lbs. $76-84.50, 600-700 lbs. $71-76, 700-800 lbs. $68-72, 800-900 lbs. $64-66.50.

Feeder heifers: medium and large No. 1 200-300 lbs. $91-98, 300-400 lbs. $84-94, 400-500 lbs. $78-84, 500-600 lbs. $73-78, 600-700 lbs. $66-71, 700-800 lbs. $64-67.50, 800-900 lbs. $60-64.50.

Slaughter cows: breakers $32.50-36, boners $33-36.50, high dressing $37-39, lean 900-1200 lbs. $31-35, 750-900 lbs. $28.50-32, under 750 lbs. $25-28.50; yield grade 1-2 bulls 1300-2100 lbs. $36.50-47, high dressing 1500-2100 lbs. $49-51.50.

Stock cows: medium and large 1-2 young 900-1350 lbs. 5-8 months bred $450-530 per head, aged 950-1400 lbs. 6-8 months bred $340-440; medium and large 1-2 young 950-1350 lb. cows with 75-150 lb. calves $550-640 per pair.