Tulia Livestock Auction report

The Tulia Livestock Auction, Inc., Tulia, Texas, reported receipts of 1,218 head selling on July 19, compared to 1,755 head a week ago and 1,699 head last year, according to the USDA Market News Service, Amarillo, Texas.

Compared to a week ago, feeder steers and heifers were selling steady to $1 higher. Trade activity was moderate on good demand. Slaughter cows and bulls were selling $2 to $3 lower. Slaughter cows and bulls made up 2%, less than 1% replacements and 97% feeders. The feeder supply consisted of 58% steers and bulls, 42% heifers. Near 54% of the run weighed over 600 pounds.

Steers: Medium and large frame 1, few 315 lbs., 197.00; 400 to 500 lbs., 163.00 to 182.00; 500 to 600 lbs., 154.00 to 169.00; lot 647 lb. calves 147.00; lot 654 lbs., 153.50; 700 to 750 lbs., 152.35 to 154.00, calves 142.00 to 143.50; 750 to 800 lbs., 145.00 to 152.50; lot 1003 lbs., 115.00. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, few 288 lbs., 212.00; 400 to 450 lbs., 172.00 to 176.50; 500 to 600 lbs., 145.00 to 151.50; 600 to 650 lb. calves 140.00 to 145.00; few 776 lbs., 145.50; few 890 lbs., 132.50.

Feeder bulls: Medium and large frame 1, 350 to 400 lbs., 184.00 to 193.00; 400 to 450 lbs., 171.00 to 174.00; few 641 lbs., 125.00; lot 738 lbs., 123.50. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, few 381 lbs., 180.00; few 472 lbs., 138.00; 500 to 550 lbs., 139.00 to 148.00.

Heifers: Medium and large frame 1, 350 to 400 lbs., 158.00 to 168.00; 400 to 500 lbs., 152.00 to 158.00; 500 to 600 lbs., 138.00 to 159.00; 600 to 650 lbs., 142.00 to 144.00, calves 139.00 to 140.50; 650 to 700 lbs., 138.50 to 140.50, calves 130.00 to 133.50; 700 to 750 lbs., 133.00 to 144.75; lot 755 lbs., 131.00. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 350 to 400 lbs., 156.00 to 159.00; 400 to 500 lbs., 147.00 to 148.00; few 588 lbs., 140.00; few 701 lbs., full 120.00; few 771 lbs., 125.00. Medium and large frame 2, few 488 lbs., 135.00; few 674 lbs., 125.00; few 709 lbs., 120.00.

Slaughter cows: Breaking, 75 to 80% lean, 1300 to 1500 lbs., 55.00 to 56.50. Boning, 80 to 85% lean, 1000 to 1350 lbs., 55.00 to 56.50; high dressing, 60.00. Lean, 85 to 90% lean, 850 to 1200 lbs., 52.00 to 55.00; high dressing, 57.00 to 58.00; low dressing, 48.00 to 51.00.

Slaughter bulls: Yield grade 1 to 2, 1525 to 2100 lbs., 75.00 to 76.00.

Bred cows: Medium and large frame 1 to 2, young 850 to 900 lbs., 6 to 9 months bred 830.00 to 860.00 per head.