Tulia Livestock Auction report

The Tulia Livestock Auction, Inc., Tulia, Texas, reported receipts of 1,466 head selling on June 28, compared to 1,467 head a week ago and 1,242 head last year, according to the USDA Market News Service, Amarillo, Texas.

Compared to a week ago, feeder steers and heifers were selling mostly steady to instances of firm on yearling steers. Trade activity and demand were moderate to good. Slaughter cows and bulls were selling $2 to $4 higher. Slaughter cows and bulls made up 8%, less than 1% replacements and 92% feeders. The feeder supply consisted of 54% steers and bulls, 46% heifers. Approximately 63% of the run weighed over 600 pounds. Tulia livestock was closed for the July 4th holiday.

Steers: Medium and large frame 1, few 317 lbs., 195.00; 400 to 500 lbs., 166.00 to 175.00; 500 to 600 lbs., 148.00 to 155.00; few 663 lb. calves 140.00; 700 to 750 lbs., 145.50 to 151.50; few 818 lbs., 134.00; 900 to 950 lbs., 115.00 to 117.00. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, lot 407 lbs., 165.00; 500 to 550 lbs., 146.00 to 159.50; load 614 lbs., thin fleshed 162.25; 650 to 700 lbs., 146.00 to 152.00; 700 to 800 lbs., 142.00 to 146.00; loads 808 lbs., 142.00; lot 886 lbs., 117.00. Medium and large frame 2, 750 to 800 lbs., 125.00 to 128.00.

Feeder bulls: Medium and large frame 1, lot 295 lbs., 190.00; few 363 lbs., 175.00; few 734 lbs., 128.50; few 784 lbs., 113.50. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, few 556 lbs., 133.50.

Heifers: Medium and large frame 1, lot 267 lbs., 180.00; 350 to 400 lbs., 147.00 to 160.00; 400 to 500 lbs., 143.00 to 150.00; 500 to 600 lbs., 135.00 to 144.00; 600 to 700 lbs., 134.00 to 139.00, few 626 lb. calves 138.00; 700 to 800 lbs., 129.50 to 133.25; few 802 lbs., 125.00. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 550 to 600 lbs., 135.00 to 147.50; load 688 lbs., 138.75; lot 715 lbs., 134.00; lot 837 lbs., full 110.00. Medium and large frame 2, lot 368 lbs., 137.50; few 476 lbs., 130.00.

Slaughter cows: Breaking, 75 to 80% lean, 1300 to 1600 lbs., 59.50 to 60.50. Boning, 80 to 85% lean, 1000 to 1350 lbs., 58.00 to 63.50; high dressing, 64.50. Lean, 85 to 90% lean, 900 to 1300 lbs., 57.00 to 62.50; high dressing, 64.00 to 65.00; low dressing, 52.50 to 56.00.

Slaughter bulls: Yield grade 1 to 2, 1285 to 1710 lbs., 78.50 to 82.00; low dressing, 1320 lbs., 74.50.

Pairs: Medium and large frame 1 to 2, aged 1100 lbs., with 200-lb. calves 850.00 per pair.