The fall calf run received a much needed boost following a very challenging October.

Canfax reports average bids for Saskatchewan feeder cattle were higher in every weight category.

There was a modest rise of 38 cents for 700 to 800 pound steers, with 800 to 900 pound steers increasing $5.13 to average $177.57 per hundredweight. The largest price jump was $10.98 for 300-400 pound steers. The average bid was $263.38 per hundredweight.

Lighter weight heifers saw larger price increases compared to heavier weight classes. The average bid for a 700-800 pound heifer was $161.94, an increase of $4.96 per hundredweight.

Canfax reports 47,468 head of cattle were sold in Saskatchewan last week, down from 52,441 head the previous week.

The price of slaughter cows continues to slide. D2 cows in Alberta were down $3.00 to average $69.33 per hundredweight. D3 slaughter cows declined $1.70 to average $59.88 per hundredweight.