Report Date: 10/23/2015
AM_LS120
Amarillo, Texas Fri Oct 23, 2015 USDA-TX Dept of Ag Market News
Cattleman's Livestock Auction - Dalhart, TX
Feeder Cattle Narrative Report for Thursday 10/22/2015
Cattle and Calves: 973 Week ago: 2,421 Year Ago: 3,358
Compared to last week: Prices for steer and heifer calves were mostly firm
with pre-conditioned or thin and gaunt packages under 600 lbs 3.00-5.00 higher.
There were no feeder steers or heifers on offer, however pre-conditioned steer
and heifer calves weighing over 600 lbs were 2.00 higher. Slaughter cows
mostly 2.00-3.00 lower. Slaughter bulls not well tested. Trade and demand
moderate. The trade area saw three to six inches of rainfall over the
past few days. A large number of consigned receipts were unable to come to
town and buyer participation was somewhat dampened due to their own water-
soaked facilities. Bulk of supply Medium and Large 1-2 350-750 lb feeder
steers and heifers. Slaughter cows made up 26 percent, slaughter bulls less
than 1 percent, bred cows and pairs less than 1 percent and feeders 74 percent.
The feeder supply included 60 percent steers and 40 percent heifers. Near 25
percent of the run weighed over 600 lbs.
Feeder Steers Medium and Large 1 pkg 260 lbs 308.00, pkg 290 lbs 293.00; pkg
310 lbs 305.00, pkg 370 lbs 291.00; 400-450 lbs 242.00-248.00, few value
added 265.00-275.00; pkg 455 lbs 237.00; few 500-550 lbs 208.00-215.00, pkg
545 lbs fleshy 186.00; pkg 605 lbs 195.00, 600-700 lbs calves 188.00-193.00;
pkg 745 lbs 185.00; 700-750 lbs calves 172.00-182.00; pkg 815 lb calves 180.00;
pkg 900 lbs 172.00.
Medium and Large 1-2 pkg 245 lbs 309.00, pkg 280 lbs 305.00; pkg 310 lbs
thin fleshed 307.00, pkg 310 lbs 308.00, pkg 355 lbs 289.00; 375-400 lbs
280.00-287.00, pkg 395 lbs 255.00; pkg 425 lbs 258.00, pkg 435 lbs 247.00;
450-500 lbs 208.00-213.00; 500-550 lbs 193.00-198.00, pkg 525 lbs 203.50;
600-650 lbs 173.00-180.00; few 700-770 lbs 181.00-182.00.
Medium and Large 2 pkg 410 lbs 217.00; 500-600 lbs 178.00-182.00.
Feeder Heifers Medium and Large 1 pkg 335 lbs 247.00, pkg 360 lbs 270.00;
pkg 670 lb calves 156.00.
Medium and Large 1-2 pkg 225 lbs 280.00; 300-400 lbs 220.00-226.00, pkg
320 lbs 232.00; 400-450 lbs 191.00-196.00; 450-500 lbs 171.00-178.00; 500-
550 lbs 165.00-174.00, pkg 535 lbs 184.00; 550-600 lbs 165.00-175.00; pkg
635 lbs 168.50, pkg 670 lb calves 160.00.
Medium and Large 2 lot 380 lbs 210.00; 500-600 lbs 158.00-159.00.
Slaughter Cows:
Percent Lean Weight Avg Dressing Hi Dressing Lo Dressing
Boning 80-85 1200-1400 71.00-77.00 83.50 -----
Lean 85-90 1000-1200 ----- 81.00-86.00 -----
Lean 85-90 850-1000 74.50-78.50 ----- -----
Dairy Slaughter Cows:
Breakers 75-80 1600-1750 74.00-78.50 ----- ------
Boning 80-85 1200-1400 71.00-75.00 ----- 64.00-67.00
Lean 85-90 1000-1100 70.50-77.00 ----- 61.00-66.00
Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade 1-2 Not tested
Source: USDA Market News Service, Amarillo, TX
806/372-6361 - amarillo.lgmn@ams.usda.gov
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