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Dalhart livestock sales report

The Cattleman's Livestock Auction, Dalhart, Texas, reported receipts of 1,380 head June 5, compared to 2,436 head last week and 1,924 head last year, according to the Texas Department of Agriculture Market News-USDA Market News, Amarillo, Texas.

Compared to last week, feeder steers under 600 pounds were firm, over 600 pounds were $1 to $2 higher. Feeder heifers were $1 to $3 higher. Slaughter cows and bulls were $2 lower. Trade and demand were moderate to good. The bulk of the supply were medium and large frame 1 to 2, 350- to 800-pound feeder steers and heifers. Slaughter cows made up 16% of the offering, slaughter bulls 2%, replacement cows 4%, and feeders 78%. The feeder supply included 59% steers and 41% heifers, with nearly 42% of the run weighed over 600 pounds.

Steers: Medium and large frame 1, package 255 lbs., 157.50; two packages 368 lbs., 134.00 to 142.00; 400 to 500 lbs., 122.00 to 124.00, two packages 415 to 430 lbs., 128.00 to 130.00; 500 to 600 lbs., 115.00 to 120.25, package 511 lbs., 123.00; 600 to 700 lbs., 108.00 to 115.50; two packages 701 to 735 lbs., 108.00 to 109.00, two loads 779 to 795 lbs., thin 112.00 to 113.35; package 842 lbs., 106.00. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 300 to 400 lbs., 116.00 to 121.00, package 300 lbs., 127.00; 400 to 500 lbs., 111.00 to 116.00; two packages 623 to 627 lbs., 106.00; package 777 lbs., 104.00. Medium and large frame 2, package 536 lbs., 104.00; few 800 to 900 lbs., 93.00 to 94.00.

Heifers: Medium and large frame 1, package 285 lbs., 123.00; 300 to 400 lbs., 115.00 to 119.00; 400 to 500 lbs., 104.00 to 108.00, pre to conditioned 113.00 to 114.50; 500 to 600 lbs., 108.00 to 113.25; 600 to 700 lbs., 107.00 to 109.00; package 783 lbs., 96.00. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, few 300 to 400 lbs., 105.00 to 106.00; few 400 to 500 lbs., 105.00 to 108.50; 500 to 600 lbs., 105.00 to 106.00; few 600 to 700 lbs., 100.00 to 105.50; package 755 lbs., 96.00. Medium and large frame 2, package 448 lbs., 101.00; 500 to 600 lbs., 95.50 to 99.00; package 675 lbs., 95.50.

Slaughter cows: Breakers, 75 to 80% lean, 1300 to 1600 lbs., 53.50 to 57.00. Boners, 80 to 85% lean, 1100 to 1400 lbs., 52.00 to 56.50. Lean, 85 to 90% lean, 1000 to 1200 lbs., 52.50 to 58.50; 85 to 90% lean, 800 to 1000 lbs., 50.50 to 59.00; low dressing, 47.25 to 50.50.

Dairy slaughter cows: Breakers, 75 to 80% lean, 1600 to 1700 lbs., 56.50 to 58.50. Boners, 80 to 85% lean, 1200 to 1600 lbs., 55.00 to 59.50. Lean, 85 to 90% lean, 1000 to 1500 lbs., 52.00 to 58.00.

Slaughter bulls: Yield grade 1 to 2, 1400 to 2000 lbs., 70.50 to 75.50.

Pairs: Medium and large frame 1 to 2, young to middle-aged, 800 to 1100 lbs., with 65- to 175-lb. calves, 610.00 to 910.00 per pair; middle-aged to aged, 900 to 1100 lbs., with 100- to 150-lb. calves, 735.00 to 860.00 per pair.

6/16/08
5 Star OK\26-B

Date: 6/12/08


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