Saskatchewan feeder cattle prices reported substantial gains in nearly every weight category between December 10th-16th.

Canfax reports 13,134 head were sold last week, down from 18,567 head reporter the previous week.

The largest increase was $12.50 for 700-800 pound steers which averaged $253 per hundredweight. 5-6 weight steers averaged $281.67 per hundredweight—up $11.73.

Feeder heifers reported bigger gains for lighter animals.

The price of D2 slaughter cows in Alberta increased $2.72 to average $84.80 per hundredweight. D3 cows were up $2.27 to average $72.60.