Tulia Livestock Auction report

The Tulia Livestock Auction, Tulia, Texas, reported receipts of 1,407 head selling on Nov. 1, compared to 448 head a week ago and 2,623 head last year, according to the USDA-Texas Department of Agriculture Market News Service, Amarillo, Texas.

Compared to a week ago, there were not enough comparable sales of yearlings for a market trend. Calves were selling mostly steady on a limited test. Trade was moderately active on good demand. Offerings consisted of mostly stocker calves as the trading area continues to dry out after battling muddy conditions. Slaughter cows and bulls were selling $5 to $7 lower. Slaughter cows and bulls made up 4%, less than 1% replacements and 96% feeders. The feeder supply consisted of 58% steers and bulls, 42% heifers. Nearly 55% of the run weighed over 600 pounds.

Feeder steers: Medium and large frame 1, 9 head, 370 to 383 lbs., 190.00 to 192.00 (191.32); 408 to 415 lbs., 185.00 to 198.00 (191.66); 14 head, 453 to 464 lbs., 159.00 to 161.00 (159.87); 503 to 541 lbs., 159.00 to 165.00 (162.34); 24 head, 540 lbs., 146.00 full; 553 to 588 lbs., 147.00 to 163.50 (156.49); 12 head, 602 to 608 lbs., 148.00 to 154.00 (150.99) calves; 682 to 686 lbs., 137.00 to 140.00 (139.62) calves; 6 head, 710 lbs., 153.00; 701 to 738 lbs., 131.50 to 132.50 (131.56) calves; 758 to 771 lbs., 150.00 to 155.00 (154.41); 6 head, 788 lbs., 137.00 calves; 11 head, 804 to 830 lbs., 151.00 to 154.00 (153.16); 10 head, 850 lbs., 154.00; 15 head, 935 lbs., 138.00; 12 head, 951 lbs., 145.00; 50 head, 1111 lbs., 127.00. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 3 head, 448 lbs., 165.00; 13 head, 508 to 541 lbs., 155.00 to 157.00 (155.29); 18 head, 552 to 560 lbs., 141.00 to 143.00 (142.66); 16 head, 611 lbs., 143.50 calves; 16 head, 700 to 731 lbs., 125.50 to 129.00 (126.35) calves; 6 head, 878 lbs., 141.00; 5 head, 927 lbs., 127.00. Medium and large frame 2, 23 head, 819 lbs., 142.00. Medium and large frame 2 to 3, 9 head, 667 lbs., 136.00.

Feeder heifers: Medium and large frame 1, 14 head, 335 to 339 lbs., 169.00 to 172.00 (171.14); 20 head, 359 to 398 lbs., 158.00 to 168.00 (161.25); 15 head, 430 lbs., 151.00; 454 to 473 lbs., 148.00 to 154.00 (151.45); 501 to 548 lbs., 135.00 to 150.00 (144.72); 561 to 587 lbs., 132.50 to 147.00 (137.78); 27 head, 620 lbs., 151.50; 5 head, 602 lbs., 127.50 calves; 6 head, 689 lbs., 144.00; 669 to 694 lbs., 123.00 to 135.25 (126.44) calves; 36 head, 730 lbs., 150.00; 4 head, 741 lbs., 130.00 calves; 753 to 781 lbs., 146.50 to 147.00 (146.94); 9 head, 784 lbs., 120.00 calves; 17 head, 820 lbs., 134.50; 2 head, 878 lbs., 127.00. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 3 head, 338 lbs., 166.00; 6 head, 578 to 598 lbs., 128.00 to 129.00 (128.49); 3 head, 598 lbs., 120.00 full; 11 head, 621 lbs., 146.00; 10 head, 611 to 640 lbs., 122.00 to 125.00 (122.62) calves; 6 head, 733 lbs., 123.00 calves; 11 head, 802 to 808 lbs., 124.00 to 132.50 (127.11); 6 head, 812 lbs., 110.00 fleshy.

Feeder bulls: Medium and large frame 1, 503 to 527 lbs., 138.00 to 155.00 (146.77); 8 head, 635 lbs., 120.00; 4 head, 761 lbs., 105.00.

Slaughter cows: Breaking, 75 to 80% lean, 1300 to 1800 lbs., 38.00 to 40.00; high dressing, 43.00; low dressing, 35.00 to 37.50. Boning, 80 to 85% lean, 1000 to 1400 lbs., 40.00 to 42.50; low dressing, 37.50. Lean, 85 to 90% lean, 900 to 1250 lbs., 37.50 to 40.00; low dressing, 32.50 to 36.00.

Slaughter bulls: Yield grade 1 to 2, 1410 to 2100 lbs., 60.00.

Bred cows: Medium and large frame 1 to 2, young 900 to 1100 lbs., 3 to 9 months bred 835.00 to 885.00 per head.

Pairs: Medium and large frame 1 to 2, short and solid mouth individual, 1100 lbs., with 150-lb. calf 610.00 per pair.