The number of cattle moving through Saskatchewan auction marts has slowed down.

Canfax reported 18,567 head of feeder cattle were sold last week, down from 20,488 head the previous week.

The average prices for Saskatchewan feeder steers were mixed and ranged from $314.00 cwt for the 300-400 pound animals to $227.88 cwt for the 800-900 pound category. 

Feeder heifers ranged from $237.88 cwt for the 300-400 pound animals to $201.50 for the 800+ category. 

D2 slaughter cows averaged $82.08 cwt while D3 cows averaged $70.33.