Tulia Livestock Auction report

The Tulia Livestock Auction, Inc., Tulia, Texas, reported receipts of 1,223 head selling on Aug. 9, compared to 742 head a week ago and 1,437 head last year, according to the USDA Market News Service, Amarillo, Texas.

Compared to a week ago, feeder steers and heifers were selling $1 to $2 lower. Trade was moderate to active on fairly good demand. Slaughter cows and bulls were selling $2 to $4 lower on a limited test. Slaughter cows and bulls made up 2%, 0% replacements and 98% feeders. The feeder supply consisted of 69% steers and bulls, 31% heifers. Nearly 55% of the run weighed over 600 pounds.

Steers: Medium and large frame 1, few 404 lbs., 178.00; lot 573 lbs., 162.00; lot 603 lbs., 159.00, 600 to 700 lb. calves 140.00 to 145.00; 700 to 800 lbs., 146.00 to 150.25, few 723 lb. calves 135.00; few 800 lbs., fleshy 129.50. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, lot 276 lbs., 175.00; 400 to 450 lbs., 160.00 to 168.00; 500 to 600 lbs., 140.00 to 160.00, few 526 lbs., full 136.00; 600 to 650 lbs., 145.00 to 152.50; 700 to 800 lbs., 141.50 to 148.50. Medium and large frame 2, few 546 lbs., 140.00.

Feeder bulls: Medium and large frame 1, few 384 lbs., 180.00. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, few 394 lbs., 152.00; few 459 lbs., 162.00; 550 to 600 lbs., 126.00 to 128.00.

Heifers: Medium and large frame 1, 400 to 500 lbs., 135.00 to 148.00; 500 to 600 lbs., 130.00 to 149.00; 650 to 700 lbs., 137.00 to 142.25, calves 131.50 to 136.50; 700 to 800 lbs., 130.50 to 134.25, few 764 lbs., fleshy 125.00. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 400 to 450 lbs., 135.00 to 148.00; 500 to 600 lbs., 134.00 to 143.75; few 660 lbs., 133.00; 700 to 800 lbs., 126.00 to 130.50.

Slaughter cows: Breaking, 75 to 80% lean, 1300 to 1700 lbs., 48.00. Boning, 80 to 85% lean, 1000 to 1300 lbs., 50.00 to 52.75; low dressing, 55.00. Lean, 85 to 90% lean, 850 to 1200 lbs., 52.00 to 52.50; low dressing, 45.00 to 48.00.

Slaughter bulls: Yield grade 1 to 2, low dressing, individual 1445 lbs., 67.00.