Report Date: 1/18/2013
AM_LS120
Amarillo, Texas Fri Jan 18, 2013 USDA-TX Dept of Ag Market News
Cattleman's Livestock Auction - Dalhart, TX - Thursday - 01/17/13
Cattle and Calves: 1483 Two Weeks ago: 2286 Year Ago: 2669
Compared to last week: Feeder steers and heifers under 600 lbs steady to
3.00 higher, 600-700 lbs steers steady to 2.00 lower, steers over 700 lbs and
heifers over 600 lbs 2.00-5.00 lower. Slaughter cows steady; no comparison on
slaughter bulls. Trade and demand moderate to good. Feeder supply consisted of
several consignments of thin, long weaned calves that were in good demand and
noted highest price levels. Bulk supply Medium and Large 1-2 400-900 lb feeder
steers and heifers. Slaughter cows made up 19 percent, slaughter bulls less
than 1 percent, replacement cows than 2 percent, and feeders 78 percent. The
feeder supply included 48 percent steers and 52 percent heifers. Near 55
percent of the run weighed over 600 lbs.
Steers: Medium and Large 1 few 283 lbs 238.00; few 310 lbs 237.00, few 348
lbs 219.00; 400-415 lbs 208.00-211.00, 460-500 lbs 184.00-187.00; 500-535 lbs
177.00-182.00, 550-600 lbs 163.00-169.25; few 634 lbs 150.00, 650-700 lb calves
146.00-155.00; few 737 lb calves 145.00, 750-800 lbs 144.25-146.50, few 799 lb
calves 141.50; few 855 lb 135.50; few 900-906 lbs 131.00-132.50.
Medium and Large 1-2 few 391 lbs 193.00; few 400-500 lbs 176.00-186.00; few
500-525 lbs 169.00-170.00; few 630 lbs 151.00; few 717 lbs 142.50; 850-900 lbs
133,00-133.50.
Medium and Large 2 few 490 lbs 166.00.
Heifers: Medium and Large 1 few 290-295 lbs 186.00-191.00; few 310 lbs
183.00, 350-400 lbs 166.00-171.50; few 400-450 lbs 166.00-167.00, few 405 lbs
177.50, 450-500 lbs 154.50-161.00; 500-600 lbs 147.50-150.00, few 510 lbs
153.50; 600-650 lbs 140.50-143.00, 650-700 lbs 133.50-136.00, 600-650 lb calves
140.00-142.50; 700-800 lbs 133.00-136.00; 800-850 lbs 125.00-125.50. .
Medium and Large 1-2 few 280 lbs 160.00; few 370 lbs 161.00; 450-500 lbs
141.00-151.00; few 788 lbs 126.00.
Slaughter Cows:
Percent Lean Weight Avg Dressing Hi Dressing Lo Dressing
Breaking 75-80 1365-1495 78.00 84.00
Boning 80-85 1100-1400 76.00-79.25 80.00-83.00
Lean 85-90 1100-1300 76.50 71.50-72.00
Dairy Slaughter Cows:
Breaking 75-80 1940 78.00
Boning 75-80 1500-1800 73.00-75.00
Lean 85-90 1200-1600 71.00-74.50 69.00-69.75
Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade 1-2 1500-2000 lbs 98.000-100.50
High Dressing 101.00-105.00
Low Dressing 93.00
Bred Cows: Medium and Large 1-2 Middle Aged to Aged 1100-1400 lbs 3-8 months
bred 965.00-1100.000 per head.
Cow/Calf Pairs: Medium and Large 1-Middle Aged 1200 lbs w/100-150 lb calves
1310.000 per pair.
Source: USDA Market News Service, Amarillo, TX
806/372-6361 - amarillo.lgmn@ams.usda.gov
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