Amarillo Livestock Auction report

The Amarillo Livestock Auction, Amarillo, Texas, reported receipts of 946 head selling on Nov. 5, compared to 1,082 head a week ago and 1,476 head last year, according to the USDA-Texas Department of Agriculture Market News Service, Amarillo, Texas.

Compared to a week ago, stocker calves were selling mostly steady, yearlings were not well tested the previous week. Trade activity and demand were moderate to good. Slaughter cows and bulls were selling $2 to $4 lower. Slaughter cows and bulls made up 14%, 2% replacements and 84% feeders. The feeder supply consisted of 43% steers and bulls, with 57% heifers. Approximately 40% of the run weighed over 600 pounds.

Feeder steers: Medium and large frame 1, 11 head, 365 to 379 lbs., 199.00 to 200.00 (199.91); 8 head, 423 to 447 lbs., 174.00 to 177.00 (175.98); 450 to 494 lbs., 178.00 to 184.00 (181.77); 525 to 549 lbs., 149.00 to 169.00 (154.92); 8 head, 597 lbs., 163.50; 11 head, 600 to 635 lbs., 140.00 to 145.50 (142.46) calves; 14 head, 660 to 675 lbs., 136.00 to 139.50 (138.74) calves; 2 head, 717 lbs., 125.00 calves; 3 head, 796 lbs., 144.00; 15 head, 765 to 797 lbs., 122.00 to 126.50 (122.62) calves; 4 head, 840 lbs., 128.00 full; 7 head, 853 lbs., 119.00 fleshy; 5 head, 952 lbs., 120.00. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 3 head, 571 lbs., 150.00; 5 head, 603 lbs., 134.00 calves. Medium and large frame 2, 4 head, 426 lbs., 149.00.

Feeder heifers: Medium and large frame 1, 2 head, 305 to 340 lbs., 174.00 to 179.00 (176.36); 2 head, 390 lbs., 160.00; 403 to 440 lbs., 152.50 to 169.00 (161.68); 455 to 490 lbs., 140.00 to 151.00 (146.41); 13 head, 515 to 520 lbs., 141.00 to 145.00 (142.23); 553 to 571 lbs., 129.50 to 139.00 (134.57); 2 head, 597 lbs., 120.00 fleshy; 629 to 646 lbs., 120.00 to 124.50 (121.97) calves; 11 head, 656 to 695 lbs., 120.00 to 129.00 (123.42) calves; 5 head, 782 lbs., 116.00 full. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 4 head, 340 lbs., 150.00; 4 head, 432 lbs., 137.00; 17 head, 454 to 472 lbs., 135.00 to 143.50 (137.57); 6 head, 565 to 570 lbs., 126.00 to 135.00 (131.98); 69 head, 798 lbs., 138.00; 4 head, 772 lbs., 115.00 full.

Feeder bulls: Medium and large frame 1, 2 head, 477 lbs., 169.00; 4 head, 591 lbs., 148.00. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 4 head, 478 lbs., 142.00; 2 head, 545 lbs., 126.00.

Slaughter cows: Boning, 80 to 85% lean, 1000 to 1400 lbs., 37.50 to 40.00. Lean, 85 to 90% lean, 800 to 1200 lbs., 37.40 to 40.00; low dressing, 34.00 to 36.00.

Slaughter bulls: Yield grade 1 to 2, 1515 to 1795 lbs., 65.00 to 67.00; low dressing, 1300 to 1400 lbs., 59.00 to 63.00.

Bred cows: Medium and large frame 1 to 2, young to short and solid mouth, 900 to 1550 lbs., 1 to 9 months bred 600.00 to 885.00 per head.

Pairs: Medium and large frame 1 to 2, aged individual 1300 lbs., with 200-lb. calf 1026.00; broken mouth individual 1100 lbs., with 150-lb. calf 710.00 per pair.