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Winnipeg livestock market: Cows and bulls trading steady on Friday

May 4, 2012 | CP story

WINNIPEG - Slaughter cow trade appears to be cohesively steady with bull trading according to supply and demand.

The quality bred feeders are sporadic on offer compared to the orders and prices that are appearing fully steady.

Head count on bovine is slightly lower due to changing seasons and increase in demand as prices start to drop slightly.

Total head count 665.

Slaughter cattle 190; D1-D2 cows: $70-$78 per cwt; D3-D5 cows: $60-$70; good bulls: $88-$99; feeder cows; $78-$85.

Feeder cattle 475; Steers: 900-1000 lbs.; $118-$130 per cwt; 800-900 lbs.; $125-$134; 700-800 lbs. $132-$140; 600-700 lbs. $145-$158; 500-600 lbs. $150-$162.50; 400-500 lbs. $160-$182.

Heifers: 700-800 lbs. $118-$130 per cwt; 600-700 lbs. $125-$134; 500-600 lbs. $135-$149; 400-500 lbs. $140-$157.

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