Report Date: 3/31/2017
AM_LS120
Amarillo, Texas Fri Mar 31, 2017 USDA-TX Dept of Ag Market News
Cattleman's Livestock Auction - Dalhart, TX
Feeder Cattle Narrative report for Thursday 03/30/2017
Cattle and Calves: 993 Week ago: 2,203 Year Ago: 2,479
Compared to last week: Steer and heifer calves under 600 lbs firm, a few
thin load lots 2.00 higher; feeder steers and heifers over 600 lbs steady in a
light test. Much needed rain fell over the trade area the prior two days, this
limited receipts able to get to town. Slaughter cows and bulls steady. Trade
fairly active. Demand fairly good. Bulk of supply Medium and Large 1-2 400-800
lb feeder steers and heifers. Slaughter cows made up 15 percent, slaughter
bulls less than 1 percent, replacement cows less than 1 percent, and feeders 85
percent. The feeder supply included 52 percent steers and 48 percent heifers.
Near 56 percent of the run weighed over 600 lbs.
Feeder Steers Medium and Large 1 Calves: few 300-400 lbs 185.00-189.00; pkg
440 lbs thin 190.00, pkg 425 lbs 187.00, pkg 495 lbs 173.50; pkg 570 lbs 156.00;
Yearlings: 650-700 lbs 141.00-143.00; lot 795 lbs 131.00; 900-965 lbs 120.50-
124.00.
Medium and Large 1-2: 400-500 lbs 179.00-182.00; 500-600 lbs 150.00-157.00;
pkg 620 lbs 139.00; pkg 680 lbs 130.00; pkg 795 lbs 123.50.
Medium and Large 2: pkg 375 lbs 143.00; pkg 565 lbs 140.00; few 700-800 lbs
114.00-119.00.
Feeder Heifers Medium and Large 1 Calves: pkg 215 lbs 188.00; pkg 310 lbs
169.00; 400-500 lbs 152.00-159.00, load 445 lbs 166.50, pkg 495 lbs 147.00; 500-
550 lbs 142.00-147.00, load 505 lbs 151.00; Yearlings: pkg 600 lbs 139.00; lot
755 lbs 120.50; 800-850 lbs 118.00-119.75; lot 940 lbs 116.00.
Medium and Large 1-2: few 400-500 lbs 137.00-143.00; 500-600 lbs 134.50-
138.00; pkg 635 lbs 122.00, pkg 665 lbs 126.00; 750-800 lbs 115.00-119.50; pkg
935 lbs 114.50.
Slaughter Cows:
Percent Lean Weight Avg Dressing Hi Dressing Lo Dressing
Breaking 75-80 1400-1600 64.00-67.00 ----- -----
Boning 80-85 1200-1500 ----- 71.00-74.00 -----
Lean 85-90 1000-1200 ----- ----- -----
Lean 85-90 800-1000 ----- ----- -----
Dairy Slaughter Cows:
Breaking 75-80 1400-1600 59.00-66.00 ----- -----
Boning 80-85 1200-1400 58.00-63.00 65.00-65.50 -----
Lean 85-90 900-1200 51.00-56.50 60.00-66.00 -----
Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade 1-2 1600-1900 lbs 92.00
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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