Compared to last Friday, barrows and gilts 4 lower. Sows under 500 lbs. Slaughter ewes and feeder lambs steady. Trade moderate Thursday, otherwise quiet. Inquiry moderate and demand light through Wednesday turning good on Thursday when trading occurred.
Feedlots remain very current in their marketing.
Sales confirmed on 47,100 slaughter steers and 29,100 slaughter heifers for a total of 76,200 head compared with 87,600 the previous week and 77,600 head a year ago. Sales FOB feedlot net weights after 4 percent shrink.