Tulia cattle auction results

Tulia Livestock Auction, Tulia, Texas, reported receipts of 1,855 head of cattle selling on Jan. 16, compared to 3,157 head on Jan. 9, according to the USDA-Texas Department of Agriculture Market News, Amarillo, Texas.

The receipts included 1,184 head of feeder cattle, 36 head of slaughter cattle and five head of replacement cattle, compared to 3,114 head of feeder cattle and 43 head of slaughter cattle on Jan. 9. Compared to the previous week, the yearling steers and heifers weighing over 700 pounds were selling $2 to $4 lower and steers and heifers weighing under 700 pounds were steady to $3 higher. The trade was fairly active on moderate demand. Icy road conditions occurred with more chances of rain and snow throughout the day in the trading area. Feedlots are mostly full and watching increasing corn prices. The slaughter cows and bulls were selling with a higher undertone. The supply included 98% feeder cattle with 65% steers, 33% were heifers and 2% were bulls; 2% was slaughter cattle with 91% cows and 9% were bulls; and 0% was replacement cattle with 100% bred cows. The feeder cattle supply weighing over 600 pounds was 67%.