Report Date: 6/13/2014
AM_LS120
Amarillo, Texas Fri Jun 13, 2013 USDA-TX Dept of Ag Market News
Cattleman's Livestock Auction - Dalhart, TX
Feeder Cattle Narrative Report for Thursday 06/12/2014
Cattle and Calves: 686 Week ago: 1375 Year Ago: 1396
Compared to last week: Not enough comparable sales this week for a
market trend, however a much higher undertone noted. Receipts were in
mostly thin to moderate flesh. Slaughter cows 5.00-6.00 higher.
Slaughter bulls not well tested. Much needed rain has fallen over the
trade area during the past two weeks with rainfall totals from four to
ten inches. Trade active. Demand very good on a light supply. Bulk of
supply Medium and Large 1-2 450-825 lb feeder steers and heifers.
Slaughter cows made up 36 percent, slaughter bulls less than 1 percent,
bred cows and pairs less than 1 percent and feeders 64 percent. The
feeder supply included 82 percent steers and 18 percent heifers. Near
70 percent of the run weighed over 600 lbs.
Feeder Steers Medium and Large 1 pkg 295 lbs 306.00, pkg 285 lbs
281.00; pkg 300 lbs 301.00; lot 675 lbs 213.75, lot 695 lbs 215.25, two
loads 655 lbs 220.00; pkg 765 lbs 196.00; lot 810 lbs 199.25.
Medium and Large 1-2 few 400-500 lbs 230.00-236.00; few 500-600 lbs
228.00-233.00, pkg 525 lbs thin fleshed 242.00; few 700-750 lbs 189.00-
191.00; few 800-900 lbs 170.00-173.00; 900-950 lbs 163.00-169.00.
Medium and Large 2 pkg 345 lbs 227.00; pkg 465 lbs 215.00; pkg 570 lbs
thin fleshed 227.50; few 600-650 lbs 191.00-195.00, pkg 695 lbs 202.00;
pkg 740 lbs 176.00, pkg 710 lbs 186.00; few 800-900 lbs 170.00-171.00.
Feeder Heifers Medium and Large 1 pkg 325 lbs thin fleshed 269.00; pkg
398 lbs thin fleshed 234.00; 400-500 lbs 218.00-221.00, pkg 440 lbs
212.00; pkg 495 lbs thin fleshed 227.00; pkg 530 lbs 219.50, pkg 580 lbs
202.00; pkg 840 lbs 167.00.
Medium and Large 1-2 pkg 585 lbs 197.00.
Slaughter Cows:
Percent Lean Weight Avg Dressing Hi Dressing Lo Dressing
Breaking 75-80 pkg 1535 105.75 ----- -----
Boning 80-85 1100-1300 108.50 111.00-115.50
Dairy Slaughter Cows:
Breakers 75-80 1500-1600 103.50-104.50 ----- -----
Boning 80-85 1200-1500 97.00-103.00 104.00-105.50 -----
Lean 85-90 1100-1500 103.00-105.00 ----- 86.50-93.00
Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade 1-2 not established.
Source: USDA Market News Service, Amarillo, TX
806/372-6361 - amarillo.lgmn@ams.usda.gov
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