San Angelo cattle auction summary

Producers Livestock, San Angelo, Texas, reported receipts of 618 head of cattle selling on Jan. 21, compared to 1,096 head on Jan. 14 and 1,045 head a year ago, according to the USDA-Texas Department of Agriculture Market News, San Angelo, Texas.

Compared to the previous week, the steer and heifer calves and yearlings were selling $1 to $2 lower. The slaughter cows and bulls were selling $1 to $3 higher. The stock cows and pairs were steady in a light test. The trading and demand were moderate for weather-shortened supply. The rain showers covered much of the area. The quality was not as attractive as the previous week. The supply included 73% feeder cattle with 49% steers, 49% were heifers and 3% were bulls; 19% was slaughter cattle with 65% cows and 35% were bulls; and 8% was replacement cattle with 68% stock cows, 29% were bred cows and 3% were cow-calf pairs. The feeder cattle supply weighing over 600 pounds was 36%.