Report Date: 4/22/2016
AM_LS120
Amarillo, Texas Fri Apr 22, 2016 USDA-TX Dept of Ag Market News
Cattleman's Livestock Auction - Dalhart, TX
Feeder Cattle Narrative Report Thursday 04/21/2016
Cattle and Calves: 659 Week ago: 1,188 Year Ago: 1,921
Compared to week ago: Receipts on offer were limited due to recent rains in
the trade area. Some receipts were simply unable to get to town over muddy
roads. There was no market test on feeder steers and heifers due to limited
receipts but a firm undertone noted on calves under 500 lbs. Receipts on offer
were mostly thin fleshed. Slaughter cows and bulls steady. Trade and demand
moderate. Bulk of supply Medium and Large 1-2 350-950 lb feeder steers and
heifers. Slaughter cows made up 22 percent, slaughter bulls less than 1
percent, bred cows and pairs less than 1 percent and feeders 78 percent. The
feeder supply included 59 percent steers and 34 percent heifers. Near 59
percent of the run weighed over 600 lbs.
Feeder Steers Medium and Large 1 pkg 375 lbs thin fleshed 215.00; 450-500
lbs
value added 204.00-205.00; pkg 530 lbs 172.00, pkg 535 lbs 179.00; pkg 605 lbs
163.00; pkg 725 lbs 144.00.
Medium and Large 1-2 pkg 460 lbs value added 199.00; pkg 590 lbs thin
fleshed
163.50; pkg 610 lbs 158.00; 650-700 lbs 145.00-148.00; lot 700 lbs thin fleshed
153.00; pkg 850 lbs fleshy 129.50; pkg 900 lbs 129.00, pkg 955 lbs 127.00.
Medium and Large 2 pkg 570 lbs 160.00; 600-700 lbs 141.00-149.00.
Feeder Heifers Medium and Large 1 pkg 350 lbs 195.00; pkg 5535lbs 154.00;
pkg 640 lbs 140.00; pkg 730 lbs 134.00.
Medium and Large 1-2 pkg 470 lbs 156.00; 500-600 lbs 148.00-152.00; pkg
825 lbs 125.00; 900-970 lbs 116.00-119.50.
Medium and Large 2 800-865 lbs 120.00-121.00.
Slaughter Cows:
Percent Lean Weight Avg Dressing Hi Dressing Lo Dressing
Boning 80-85 pkg 1085 73.50 ----- -----
Dairy Slaughter Cows:
Breakers 75-80 pkg 1770 73.00 ----- -----
Boning 80-85 1100-1500 72.00-73.00 77.00 65.00-69.50
Lean 85-90 1000-1300 71.00-72.50 ----- 57.00-66.00
Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade 1-2 1300-1700 lbs 84.00--89.00
High Dressing 1800-2220 lbs 105.00-110.00
Low Dressing Not tested
Source: USDA Market News Service, Amarillo, TX
806/372-6361 - amarillo.lgmn@ams.usda.gov
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