Iowa-S Minn fed cattle market quiet , no sales-USDA .
DES MOINES 1996-12-06
Slaughter steers and heifers not tested , compared with Thursday 's close , USDA said .
Trade slow .
Demand and seller interest light .
Offerings light .
Steers - Select and Choice 2-4 no sales .
Heifers - Select and Choice 2-4 no sales .
Carcass Basis ( weight only ) Compared Thursdays Close - Slaughter steers and heifers not tested .
Steers - Select and Choice 2-4 no sales .
Holstein - ( weight only ) Select to mostly Choice 2-3 1250-1400 lbs no sales .
Holsteins - ( grade and weight ) Choice 2-3 1250-1450 lbs no sales Select 2-3 1250-1450 lbs no sales .
Heifers - Select and Choice 2-4 no sales .
Confirmed - None Week Ago - 800 Year Ago - 900
Wk to Date - None Week Ago - 800 Year Ago - 900
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