Dalhart livestock auction report
The Cattleman’s Livestock Auction, Dalhart, Texas, reported receipts of 1,238 head selling on Oct. 11, compared to 2,191 head a week ago and 3,025 head last year, according to the USDA Market News Service, Amarillo, Texas.
Compared to a week ago, limited receipts of pre-conditioned steer and heifer calves under 600 pounds were selling weak to $2 lower, fleshy kinds were selling $3 to $5 lower. Feeder steers and heifers over 600 pounds were not well tested but a lower undertone was noted. Most of the trade area has received 3 to 5 inches of rain and boggy pens and muddy pastures made for reluctant buyers. Slaughter cows were selling steady, slaughter bulls were not well tested. Quality was mostly attractive and fleshy conditioned. Trade and demand were moderate. The bulk of the supply was medium and large frame 1 to 2, 350- to 750-pounds feeder steers and heifers. Slaughter cows made up 26%, slaughter bulls less than 1%, replacement cows less than 1% and feeders 74%. The feeder supply included 57% steers and 43% heifers. Near 37% of the run weighed over 600 pounds.
Feeder steers: Medium and large frame 1, package 345 lbs., fleshy 184.00, package 315 lbs., value added 193.00, package 335 lbs., value added 200.00; three packages 405 to 475 lbs., value added 177.00 to 192.00; three packages 505 to 535 lbs., fleshy 154.00 to 166.00, package 540 lbs., value added 176.00; 550 to 600 lbs., fleshy 147.00 to 151.00; few 600 to 700 lbs., 146.00 to 147.00, calves 135.00 to 138.00; few 700 to 800 lbs., 143.00 to 150.00; package 865 lbs., 142.50; lot 975 lbs., 137.50; package 1085 lbs., 118.00. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, package 300 lbs., 180.00, package 345 lbs., 170.00; package 405 lbs., value added 181.00, package 410 lbs., fleshy 162.00, package 460 lbs., fleshy 148.00; 500 to 600 lbs., 150.00 to 156.00, package 575 lbs., fleshy 135.00; package 665 lbs, calves 129.00; package 740 lbs., calves 120.00; package 975 lbs., 121.25. Medium and large frame 2, package 531 lbs., 139.00, package 555 lbs., 138.00.
Feeder heifers: Medium and large frame 1, package 325 lbs., 170.00, package 395 lbs., 158.00; 400 to 500 lbs., 155.00 to 160.00, package 460 lbs., fleshy 143.00; 500 to 600 lbs., 135.00 to 139.50, package 545 lbs., value added 147.00; package 615 lbs., 140.50, lot 655 lbs., guaranteed open 142.50, 600 to 625 lbs., calves 125.00 to 126.00; package 720 lbs., guaranteed open 141.00, package 735 lbs., guaranteed open 137.00, package 880 lbs., 126.00, package 875 lbs., 129.00; package 1045 lbs., 112.50. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, package 395 lbs., 145.00; 400 to 500 lbs., 138.00 to 140.00, package 475 lbs., fleshy 126.00; 500 to 600 lbs., fleshy 123.00 to 130.00, package 560 lbs., 140.00; package 845 lbs., 119.00, package 805 lbs., 125.00. Medium and large frame 2, package 310 lbs., 151.00; package 540 lbs., 120.00.
Slaughter cows: Breaking, 75 to 80% lean, 1300 to 1550 lbs., 51.00 to 52.50. Boning, 80 to 85% lean, 1200 to 1350 lbs., 52.00 to 54.50. Lean, 85 to 90% lean, 1000 to 1200 lbs., 50.00 to 55.00; low dressing, 40.50 to 48.00; 85 to 90% lean, 800 to 1000 lbs., 48.55 to 53.00. Dairy slaughter cows, Breaking, 75 to 80% lean, 1500 to 1600 lbs., 43.00 to 45.50. Boning, 80 to 85% lean, 1200 to 1300 lbs., 41.00 to 45.00. Lean, 85 to 90% lean, 1000 to 1200 lbs., 37.50 to 43.00.
Slaughter bulls: Yield grade 1 to 2, 1500 to 1900 lbs., 70.00 to 78.00; high dressing, were not tested; low dressing, were not tested.
Replacement cows: Medium and large frame 1 to 2, were not tested.