Report Date: 5/16/2014
AM_LS120
Amarillo, Texas Fri May 16, 2013 USDA-TX Dept of Ag Market News
Cattleman's Livestock Auction - Dalhart, TX
Feeder Cattle Narrative Report for Thursday 05/15/2014
Cattle and Calves: 1582 Week ago: 1249 Year Ago: 1124
Compared to week ago: Feeder steers firm. Feeder heifers under 600 lbs
steady; over 600 lbs 2.00-3.00 higher compared to limited receipts last week.
Included in the receipts were several packages of light weight new crop calves
and pairs due to drought reduction. Slaughter cows and bulls firm. Trade and
demand moderate to good. Bulk of supply Medium and Large 1-2 350-925 lb feeder
steers and heifers. Slaughter cows made up 17 percent, slaughter bulls less than
1 percent, bred cows and pairs 3 percent and feeders 80 percent. The feeder
supply included 61 percent steers and 39 percent heifers. Near 61 percent of the
run weighed over 600 lbs.
Feeder Steers Medium and Large 1 pkg 210 lbs 277.25; 300-400 lbs 261.00-
268.00; 450-500 lbs 234.00-244.00, pkg 495 lbs 230.00, pkg 495 lbs thin fleshed
246.00; 500-600 lbs 229.50-233.00, pkg 535 lbs thin fleshed 245.00; 600-650 lbs
197.00-204.00; 700-750 lbs 186.00-191.00; pkg 825 lbs 179.00, pkg 895 lbs 171.00;
load 920 lbs 170.00.
Medium and Large 1-2 200-300 lbs 266.00-273.00; three pkgs 300-390 lbs 222.00-
248.00; 400-500 lbs 218.00-226.00, pkg 495 lbs 213.00; 500-600 lbs 213.00-219.00,
pkg 595 lbs 203.00, lot 555 lbs yearlings 223.00; 600-700 lbs 185.00-190.50,
pkg 650 lbs 195.00; pkg 740 lbs 182.00, two loads 725 lbs 187.00; load 845 lbs
169.75.
Medium and Large 2 few 550-600 lbs 191.00-193.00; 600-700 lbs 161.00-166.00,
pkg 665 lbs thin fleshed 174.00.
Feeder Heifers Medium and Large 1 200-250 lbs 253.00-269.00; 350-400 lbs
225.00-236.00; pkg 340 lbs 253.00; 400-455 lbs 220.00-222.00, lot 420 lbs thin
fleshed 231.00, pkg 490 lbs 212.00; 500-550 lbs 196.00-201.50, pkg 550 lbs 191.00,
pkg 590 lbs 189.00; few 600-700 lbs 181.00-183.00; 700-800 lbs 170.00-175.25, pkg
725 lbs 180.00; pkg 825 lbs 161.00.
Medium and Large 1-2 pkg 260 lbs 241.00, pkg 250 lbs 228.00; pkg 330 lbs
237.00; pkg 470 lbs 203.00, pkg 485 lbs 196.00; 550-600 lbs 181.00-184.00; pkg
635 lbs 186.00, pkg 685 lbs fleshy 171.00; few 700-750 lbs 160.00-165.00.
Medium and Large 2 pkg 480 lbs 179.00; 750-800 lbs 150.00-153.50.
Slaughter Cows:
Percent Lean Weight Avg Dressing Hi Dressing Lo Dressing
Breaking 75-80 1400-1500 101.00-105.50 ----- -----
Boning 80-85 1100-1400 99.00-104.00 106.50-109.50 -----
Lean 85-90 1000-1200 101.00-103.50 105.00-108.50 -----
Lean 85-90 800-1000 101.00-105.00 ----- -----
Dairy Slaughter Cows:
Breakers 75-80 1575 92.50
Boning 80-85 1200-1400 89.00-94.25
Lean 85-90 1100-1300 92.50-95.00
Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade 1-2 1100-1300 lbs 113.00-114.00
High Dressing 1700-1900 lbs 125.00-126.00
Low Dressing not tested
Replacement Cows: Medium and Large 1-2: middle aged to aged 1100-1300 lb
cows 7-9 months bred 1185.00-1385.00 per head.
Cow/Calf Pairs: Medium and Large 1-2: middle aged to aged 1050-1150 lb
cows w/100-200 lb calves 1600.00-1650.00 per pair.
Source: USDA Market News Service, Amarillo, TX
806/372-6361 - amarillo.lgmn@ams.usda.gov
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