Amarillo Livestock Auction Summary

The Amarillo Livestock Auction Summary, Amarillo, Texas, reported receipts of 507 head selling on Aug. 13, compared to 263 head last year, according to the USDA-Texas Department of Agriculture market News, Amarillo, Texas.

There was no recent comparison available due to reporter’s absence. Trade activity was light to moderate on moderate demand. Slaughter cows and bulls made up 4%, 1% replacements and 95% feeders. The feeder supply consisted of 46% steers and bulls, 54% heifers. Approximately 54% of the run weighed over 600 pounds.

Steers: Medium and large frame 1 400 to 500 lbs., 163.50 to 177.00; few 564 lbs., 145.00. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, few 322 lbs., 156.50; few 402 lbs., 153.00; few 505 lbs., 150.00; 600 to 650 lb. calves or full 134.00 to 140.00; 700 to 750 lbs., 138.00 to 140.00. Medium and large frame 2, few 477 lbs., 130.00; few 515 lbs., 139.00; few 637 lbs., 134.00. Holstein, Large frame 3, lot 520 lbs., 59.00; few 625 lbs., 60.00.

Feeder bulls: Medium and large frame 1, few 667 lbs., 134.00. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, few 308 lbs., 176.00; few 441 lbs., 138.00.

Heifers: Medium and large frame 1, few 410 lbs., 148.00; 500 to 550 lbs., 142.00 to 146.00; 600 to 700 lb. calves or full 131.50 to 133.00; lot 877 lbs., 125.00. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 400 to 450 lbs., 147.00 to 149.00; load 767 lbs., 135.50. Medium and large frame 2, 300 to 400 lbs., 120.00 to 134.00.

Slaughter cows: Breaking, 75 to 80% lean, 1300 to 1500 lbs., 50.00 to 51.50. Boning, 80 to 85% lean, 1000 to 1300 lbs., 50.00 to 51.50; high dressing, 58.00. Lean, 85 to 90% lean, 800 to 1200 lbs., 52.50; high dressing, 56.50.

Bred cows: Medium and large frame 1 to 2, young to aged, 800 to 900 lbs., 1 to 6 months bred 600.00; young to aged, 1100 to 1500 lbs., 3 to 9 months bred 735.00 to 800.00 per head.

Pairs: Medium and large frame 1 to 2, young, 650 to 700 lbs., with 200-lb. calves 885.00 to 1050.00 per pair.