Report Date: 6/27/2014
AM_LS120
Amarillo, Texas Fri Jun 27, 2013 USDA-TX Dept of Ag Market News
Cattleman's Livestock Auction - Dalhart, TX - Thursday - 06/26/14
Cattle and Calves: 770 Week ago: 1108 Year Ago:
Compared to week ago: Not enough feeder steers and heifers on offer for
market comparison, however three loads of 700 to 833 lb feeder heifers sold
10.00-12.00 higher. Slaughter cows and bulls 4.00-5.00 higher. There was good
buyer participation for the limited receipts on offer. Receipts have slowed
significantly with the healing rains that have fallen over the trade area the
past 30 days. Trade active. Demand very good. No sale next week due to
holiday. Bulk of supply Medium and Large 1-2 525-835 lb feeder steers and
heifers. Slaughter cows made up 20 percent, slaughter bulls less than 1
percent, bred cows and pairs 10 percent and feeders 70 percent. The feeder
supply included 30 percent steers and 70 percent heifers. Near 85 percent of
the run weighed over 600 lbs.
Steers: Medium and Large 1 pkg 309 lbs 309.00, pkg 320 lbs pre-conditioned
320.00; few 400-500 lbs pre-conditioned 260.00-263.00; two pkgs 534-583 lbs
249.00; pkg 625 lbs 226.00, pkg 637 lbs pre-conditioned 241.00; few 700-760 lbs
202.00-210.00.
Medium and Large 1-2 few 200-300 lbs 268.00-278.00; few 400-500 lbs 235.00-
240.00; pkg 520 lbs thin 237.00, pkg 573 lbs 220.00; few 600-700 lbs 212.00-
215.00; pkg 831 lbs 174.50; pkg 904 lbs 173.50.
Medium and Large 2 few 500-600 lbs 214.00-215.00; pkg 673 lbs 194.00.
Medium and Large 2-3
Heifers: Medium and Large 1 pkg 420 lbs 230.00; few 550-600 lbs 210.00-
211.00; load 700 lbs 203.00; three loads 833 lbs 182.00.
Medium and Large 1-2 pkg 235 lbs 260.00; few 400-500 lbs 218.00-221.00; few
600-700 lbs 190.00-192.00.
Medium and Large 2
Slaughter Cows:
Percent Lean Weight Avg Dressing Hi Dressing Lo Dressing
Breaking 75-80 1200-1500 113.50-115.50
Boning 80-85 1100-1300 117.50-122.25
Lean 85-90 800-1000 112.00-117.00
Dairy Slaughter Cows:
Breakers 75-80 1550-1750 105.00-107.25
Boning 80-85 1400-1700 104.00-107.00
Lean 85-90 1000-1400 103.50-105.50 93.00-101.00
Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade 1-2 1300-1850 lbs 126.50-134.00
High Dressing 1600-2050 lbs 135.50-144.00
Low Dressing 1300-1700 lbs 119.00-122.00
Replacement Cows:
Medium and Large 1-2: Young to middle aged 900-1100 lb cows 1-3 months bred
1325.00-1550.00 per head; young to middle aged 900-1200 lb cows 3-6 months bred
1250.00-2125.00 per head.
Source: USDA Market News Service, Amarillo, TX
806/372-6361 - amarillo.lgmn@ams.usda.gov
USDA 24 hour price information 806-372-3494
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