Report Date: 1/27/2017
AM_LS120
Amarillo, Texas Fri Jan 27, 2017 USDA-TX Dept of Ag Market News
Cattleman's Livestock Auction - Dalhart, TX
Feeder Cattle Narrative Report for Thursday 01/26/2017
Cattle and Calves: 1,933 Last Week: 1,714 Year Ago: 2,200
Compared to last week: Steer and heifer feeders and calves were mostly steady to
2.00 higher with fancy and thin kinds 3.00 to 4.00 higher. 600-700 lb steers were an
exception to this trend and these sold steady to 2.00 lower. Flesh and fill on
receipts were comparable to last week with many offerings being long weaned and on
the thin or gaunt side. Slaughter cows and bulls were steady. Trade and demand was
moderate to good. Bulk of supply Medium and Large 1-2 350-850 lb feeder steers and
heifers. Slaughter cows made up 11 percent, slaughter bulls less than 1 percent,
replacement cows less than 1 percent, and feeders 89 percent. The feeder supply
included 59 percent steers and 41 percent heifers. Near 49 percent of the run
weighed over 600 lbs.
Steers Medium and Large 1: pkg 295 lbs 210.00; load 370-400 lbs value added
171.00-187.00; pkg 425 lbs value added 184.00; 450-500 lbs value added 166.00-171.00,
pkg 460 lbs value added 178.50; 500-550 lbs value added 155.00-157.00, thin 164.00-
167.50; 550-600 lbs 152.00-160.50, lot 585 lbs full 146.50; 600-700 lbs 140.00-
143.50, pkg 650 lbs 133.00, pkg 640 lbs 135.00; 700-800 lbs 133.85-138.00, pkg
775 lbs 131.00, load 700 lbs 139.75; 800-900 lbs 128.50-129.00, pkg 895 lbs 123.00;
pkg 905 lbs 125.00.
Medium and Large 1-2: few 300-400 lbs 163.00-166.00; pkg 460 lbs 163.00; 500-
600 lbs 141.50-150.00; 700-750 lbs 120.00-125.00.
Medium and Large 2: pkg 360 lbs 152.00; pkg 485 lbs 145.00, lot 455 lbs 140.00;
pkg 575 lbs 124.00.
Heifers Medium and Large 1: pkg 265 lbs 148.00; pkg 355 lbs 152.00; 400-500 lbs
value added 142.00-153.00, fancy 155.00-161.00; 500-600 lbs 127.00-135.00, load
535 lbs value added 137.50; 600-700 lbs 125.00-128.00; 700-800 lbs 125.00-127.25; lot
805 lbs 122.25.
Medium and Large 1-2: pkg 370 lbs 145.00; 500-600 lbs 125.50-128.00; 600-700 lbs
118.00-122.00; few 700-800 lbs 118.00-120.00.
Medium and Large 2: pkg 345 lbs 141.00; 600-700 lbs 109.00-113.00; pkg 777 lbs
110.00; pkg 840 lbs 109.00.
Slaughter Cows:
Percent Lean Weight Avg Dressing Hi Dressing Lo Dressing
Breaking 75-80 pkg 1475 65.00 ----- -----
Boning 80-85 ----- ------ ----- -----
Lean 85-90 1000-1200 62.00-64.00 66.00 -----
Lean 85-90 800-1000 55.50-58.50 65.00 -----
Dairy Slaughter Cows:
Breaking 75-80 1400-1600 62.00-63.00 67.00 -----
Boning 80-85 1300-1550 55.50-62.75 ----- -----
Lean 85-90 1100-1200 51.50-52.00 ----- 41.00-49.00
Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade 1-2 1400-1800 lbs 80.00-81.00
High Dressing Not Tested
Low Dressing Not Tested
Replacement Cows: Not Tested
Source: USDA Market News Service, Amarillo, TX
806/372-6361 - amarillo.lgmn@ams.usda.gov
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