Compared to last week: All feeder cattle were too lightly tested to develop an accurate market trend, however lower undertones were noticed on all offerings. Demand for feeder cattle was mostly light for light offerings. Quality this week was mostly plain. Most feeders were offered in small packages with many singles noticed. Many feeders were cutbacks off summer video sales. CME positions moved lower almost daily over the last week and buyers adjusted break evens accordingly. CME positions were sharply higher today with most contracts 5.00 to 6.00 higher, however many buyers adjusted prices lower after last weeks sharply lower movement. Market activity was mostly slow to moderate with a small pool of buyers noticed. Weigh up cows sold on mostly moderate demand and offerings. Cow quality this week was mostly plain to average. Feeding cow demand softened some this week as many buyers say feedlots are starting to fill. Canadian buyers purchased cows on lighter demand this week as they purchased fewer cattle compared to last week. American packers showed light demand for cows to feed and were very selective as they bid on feeding cows. Private feeders continue to show light to moderate demand for feeding cows. Feeding cows sold mostly 5.00-8.00 lower on all classes. Slaughter cows sold generally steady on all classes. Packer buyers were able to buy some of the lame and blemished cows that feeding cow buyers had been buying away from them as prices for feeding and slaughter cows are as close as they have been in months. Weigh up conditions were mostly average to below average. Slaughter bulls sold generally steady in a narrow comparison. Young age cows sold mostly steady to 10.00 lower in a narrow comparison.