Amarillo Livestock Auction Summary

The Amarillo Livestock Auction Summary, Amarillo, Texas, reported receipts of 215 head selling on June 25, compared to 581 head a week ago and 595 head last year, according to the USDA-Texas Department of Agriculture Market News Service, Amarilo, Texas.

Compared to a week ago, there were not enough comparable sales of steers and heifers for a market trend. Trade activity was slow on light to moderate demand. Slaughter cows and bulls were selling mostly steady on a light test. Slaughter cows and bulls made up 10%, 4% replacements and 86% feeders. The feeder supply consisted of 9% steers and bulls, 91% heifers, nearly 94% of the offerings weighed over 600 pounds.

Steers: Medium and large frame 1, few 462 lbs., 140.00; few 642 lb. calves 135.50.

Heifers: Medium and large frame 1 to 2, load 718 lbs., 130.00.

Slaughter cows: Breaking, 75 to 80% lean, 1400 to 1600 lbs., 59.50. Boning, 80 to 85% lean, 1000 to 1350 lbs., 57.00 to 59.50; high dressing, 62.50. Lean, 85 to 90% lean, 800 to 1200 lbs., 55.00 to 56.50; high dressing, 62.00; low dressing, 52.50.

Bred cows: Medium and large frame 1 to 2, middle aged, individual 800 lbs., 1 to 3 months bred 610.00; aged to short and solid mouth, 1100 to 1400 lbs., 6 to 9 months bred 800.00 to 925.00 per head.

Pairs: Medium and large frame 1 to 2, short and solid, 950 to 1200 lbs., wtih 100- to 200-lb. calves 850.00 to 975.00 per pair.