Report Date: 11/18/2016
AM_LS120
Amarillo, Texas Fri Nov 18, 2016 USDA-TX Dept of Ag Market News
Cattleman's Livestock Auction - Dalhart, TX
Feeder Cattle Narrative report for Thursday 11/17/16
***No sale next week because Thanksgiving***
Cattle and Calves: 2949 Week ago: 1944 Year Ago: 2310
Compared to last week: Steer and heifer calves 5.00-10.00 higher with
supply including several offerings of pre-conditioned kinds. Several
load lots of feeder steers and heifers were on offer. There were no
comparable offerings last week but a much firmer undertone was noted.
Slaughter cows and bulls steady to strong. Bulk of supply Medium and
Large 1-2 350-850 lb feeder steers and heifers. Slaughter cows made up 8
percent, slaughter bulls less than 1 percent, replacement cows less than
1 percent, and feeders 92 percent. The feeder supply included 66 percent
steers and 34 percent heifers. Near 42 percent of the run weighed over
600 lbs.
Feeder Steers Medium and Large 1 250-300 lbs value added 180.00-
185.00; pkg 325 lbs 161.00; 350-400 lbs value added 172.00-184.00; pkg
425 lbs 150.00. 400-450 lbs value added 167.50-170.50; pkg 495 lbs
143.00, pkg 485 lbs 146.00; 450-500 lbs value added 151.00-160.00; 500-
550 lbs value added 144.00-148.00; 550-600 lbs 130.00-138.00, value added
144.50-150.00; pkg 640 lbs calves 117.00, pkg 605 lbs 120.00, 600-650 lbs
value added 126.00-135.00; 650-700 lbs 119.00-123.00; 700-800 lbs calves
111.50-115.00, calves 117.00-121.00, two loads 795 lbs 132.00; pkg
845 lbs 129.00, pkg 825 lbs 126.00, 800-900 lbs calves 110.00-115.00; pkg
930 lbs 114.00, pkg 995 lbs 119.00.
Medium and Large 1-2 350-400 lbs 138.00-143.00; pkg 485 lbs 128.00,
pkg 495 lbs 139.00; 500-600 lbs 130.00-137.00, pkg 590 lbs lbs 122.00;
pkg 695 lbs 111.50, lot 630 lbs value added 133.00; 700-750 lbs thin
121.00-130.00; pkg 800 lbs 125.00.
Medium and Large 2 500-600 lbs 110.00-118.00; pkg 755 lbs 101.00; lot
825 lbs 116.00.
Feeder Heifers Medium and Large 1 300-400 lbs 141.00-153.00, pkg
355 lbs value added 165.00; 400-450 lbs value added 141.00-151.00; 450-
500 lbs value added 122.00-125.00, value added 130.00-137.00; 500-600 lbs
113.00-119.00, value added 118.00-129.00, pkg 520 lbs 131.00, load
510 lbs 138.50; 600-700 lbs calves 102.00-108.50, value added 111.50-
116.50, pkg 655 lbs 126.00; 700-800 lbs 113.00-116.00, value added
120.00-125.00; pkg 880 lbs 110.00.
Medium and Large 1-2 400-500 lbs 120.00-126.00, pkg 480 lbs 135.50;
500-600 lbs 109.00-112.00; pkg 620 lbs 109.00, pkg 655 lbs 102.00; 700-
800 lbs 110.00-113.00.
Slaughter Cows:
Percent Lean Weight Avg Dressing Hi Dressing Lo Dressing
Breaking 75-80 pkg 1290 57.50 ----- -----
Boning 80-85 1200-1400 56.00-61.50 63.00-64.00 -----
Lean 85-90 1000-1200 55.00-59.00 61.00 -----
Lean 85-90 800-1000 57.00-60.00 ----- -----
Dairy Slaughter Cows:
Breaking 75-80 pkg 1665 57.00 ----- -----
Boning 80-85 1100-1400 52.75-57.50 ----- -----
Lean 85-90 1000-1100 49.00-52.50 ----- -----
Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade 1-2 1500-1900 lbs 70.00-78.50
High Dressing 1700-2200 lbs 80.50-83.50
Low Dressing Not tested
Source: USDA Market News Service, Amarillo, TX
806/372-6361 - amarillo.lgmn@ams.usda.gov
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