Report Date: 1/10/2014
AM_LS120
Amarillo, Texas Fri Jan 10, 2014 USDA-TX Dept of Ag Market News
Cattleman's Livestock Auction - Dalhart, TX - Thursday - 01/09/14
Cattle and Calves: 2058 Three Weeks ago: 1577 Year Ago: 2286
Compared to three weeks ago: Feeder steers and heifers over 600 lbs 1.00-
3.00 higher; under 600 lbs 2.00-5.00 higher, instances 8.00-10.00 higher.
Receipts under 600 lbs were limited and competition among buyers wanting summer
grazing calves was stiff. Receipts over 600 lbs were attractive with a
significant amount of weaning time on them; they were also well received by
buyers on hand. Slaughter cows and bulls steady to weak. Trade active. Demand
good. Bulk of supply Medium and Large 1-2 400-775 lb feeder steers and heifers.
Slaughter cows made up 12 percent, slaughter bulls 1 percent, bred cows and
pairs 2 percent and feeders 85 percent. The feeder supply included 68 percent
steers and 32 percent heifers. Near 73 percent of the run weighed over 600 lbs.
Steers: Medium and Large 1 300-400 lbs 231.00-241.00, pkg 313 lbs 251.00;
400-425 lbs 215.00-223.00; 450-500 lbs 203.00-210.00; 500-550 lbs 195.00-196.00,
pre-conditioned 203.00-209.50; 550-600 lbs 185.00-189.00, pkg 567 lbs 198.00,
pkg 599 lbs 178.00; 600-700 lbs 172.00-176.50, pkg 628 lbs 179.00, pkg 632 lbs
180.00, few calves 165.00-167.00; 700-800 lbs 164.00-169.75, lot 743 lbs 172.25,
pkg 740 lbs calves 161.00; lot 829 lbs 163.00, 850-900 lbs calves 153.00-155.50.
Medium and Large 1-2 300-400 lbs 201.00-209.00; 600-700 lbs 163.00-167.00, pkg
658 lbs 170.00, pkg 627 lbs 176.00; 700-750 lbs 161.00-165.50.
Medium and Large 2 500-600 lbs 156.00-161.00.
Heifers: Medium and Large 1 300-355 lbs 200.00-206.00; pkg 435 lbs 191.00,
pkg 401 lbs 202.00; 450-500 lbs 182.00-188.00, pkg 458 lbs 175.00; 500-600 lbs
170.00-174.00, pkg 511 lbs 178.00; 600-700 lbs 157.00-164.00, calves 156.00-
159.00; 700-800 lbs 155.00-162.50, calves 151.00-152.00; pkg 809 lbs 152.00.
Medium and Large 1-2 pkg 385 lbs 172.00; 400-500 lbs 161.00-167.00; pkg 555
lbs 154.50; 600-700 lbs 146.00-149.50.
Medium and Large 2 pkg 493 lbs 150.00; pkg 577 lbs 147.00.
Slaughter Cows:
Percent Lean Weight Avg Dressing Hi Dressing Lo Dressing
Breaking 75-80 1500-1600 83.00-89.00
Boning 80-85 1100-1400 83.00-87.00 88.00-92.00
Lean 85-90 1000-1200 83.00-88.00 75.00-80.00
Lean 85-90 800-1000 79.00-85.00
Dairy Slaughter Cows:
Boning 80-85 1300-1600 82.50-86.00
Lean 85-90 1100-1400 79.50-82.50
Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade 1-2 1700-1850 lbs 101.00-108.50
Replacement Cows: Medium and Large 1-2: Young to middle aged 1000-1250 lb cows
3-6 months bred 1050.00-1235.00 per head; middle aged to aged 1000-1350 lb cows
3-6 months bred 1075.00-1350.00 per head.
Source: USDA Market News Service, Amarillo, TX
806/372-6361 - amarillo.lgmn@ams.usda.gov
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