Saskatchewan feeder prices were lower in nearly every weight category last week due to falling U.S. cattle futures.

The only exception was 600-700 pound steers, which saw a small increase. The biggest decline was in the 800-900 pound weight class, dropping $6.37 per hundredweight. The average price for a 700-800 pound weight steer was $187.92 per hundredweight.

Feeder heifer values ranged from $3 to $5 per hundredweight lower. The average price for a 700-800 pound weight heifer was $163.40 per hundredweight.

The price of D2 slaughter cows in Alberta decreased 88 cents to averaged $86.79 per hundredweight. D3 slaughter cows rose $1 to average $76.50 per hundredweight.