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Texhoma cattle market news

The Texhoma Livestock Auction, Texhoma, Okla., reported receipts of 1,266 head Dec. 14, compared to 1,230 head last week, according to the USDA Market News Service, Oklahoma City, Okla.

Compared to last week, feeder steers were not well tested. Feeder heifers were steady to $2 higher. Steer calves were $2 lower in a limited test. Heifer calves under 600 pounds were steady to $2 lower, heavier weights were $2 higher. Demand was good for feeder heifers, moderate for steers and calves. Weigh-ups were average to full. Quality was average to plain, few attractive. The supply was comprised of 25% steers, 75% heifers with 75% over 600 pounds. Slaughter cows were $1 to $2 higher. Slaughter bulls were $2 to $3 higher. A total of 115 cows and bulls sold with 81% going to packers.

Feeder steers: Medium and large frame 1, 7 head, 425 lbs., 144.25; 8 head, 515 lbs., 121.00 calves; 553 to 598 lbs., 128.00 to 132.50 (131.88) calves; 18 head, 616 to 632 lbs., 118.00 to 119.00 (118.34) calves; 17 head, 667 to 668 lbs., 116.00 to 118.00 (116.94) calves; 8 head, 659 lbs., 121.00; 26 head, 738 lbs., 116.00; 24 head, 795 lbs., 111.50. Medium and large frame 2, 10 head, 581 lbs., 117.50 calves; 6 head, 640 lbs., 116.50 calves; 80 head, 630 lbs., 117.50. Small frame 4, 12 head, 716 lbs., 83.00 Corriente.

Feeder bulls: Medium and large frame 1, 11 head, 501 to 513 lbs., 120.50 calves; 11 head, 607 to 640 lbs., 111.00 to 113.75 (112.21) calves. Medium and large frame 3. 9 head, 806 lbs., 94.00. Small and medium frame 2, 4 head, 407 lbs., 128.00; 6 head, 457 lbs., 118.00; 7 head, 507 lbs., 116.00 calves.

Feeder heifers: Medium and large frame 1, 12 head, 370 to 399 lbs., 136.50 to 139.00 (137.70); 14 head, 405 to 427 lbs., 121.00 to 130.50 (126.33); 18 head, 462 to 478 lbs., 114.00 to 122.00 (117.93); 520 to 541 lbs., 115.50 to 118.50 (117.35) calves; 550 to 595 lbs., 110.50 to 115.25 (113.25) calves; 606 to 631 lbs., 111.75 to 113.35 (113.16) calves; 9 head, 710 lbs., 107.25 calves; 656 to 683 lbs., 112.00 to 113.00 (112.28); 10 head, 705 lbs., 108.00; 758 to 765 lbs., 109.50 to 111.00 (110.21); 61 head, 759 lbs., 107.50 fleshy; 10 head, 814 lbs., 106.00.

Slaughter cows: Boners, 25 head, 80 to 85% lean, 1000 to 1700 lbs., 48.00 to 50.50; high dressing, 51.00 to 54.25; low dressing, 44.50 to 47.50. Lean, 47 head, 85 to 90% lean, 900 to 1500 lbs., 45.50 to 47.00; high dressing, 51.00 to 52.50; low dressing, 43.00 to 46.00. Light, 12 head, 85 to 90% lean, 775 to 1100 lbs., 35.00 to 40.50.

Slaughter bulls: Yield grade 1 and 2, 8 head, 1425 to 1850 lbs., 62.50; high dressing, 64.50 to 67.00; low dressing, 57.00 to 60.00.

Date: 12/21/05


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