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Texhoma livestock salesThe Texhoma Livestock Auction, Texhoma, Okla., reported receipts of 276 head May 28, compared to 575 head last week and 550 head last year, according to the USDA-Oklahoma Department of Agriculture Market News, Oklahoma City, Okla. Compared to last week, there were not enough cattle on offer for a good market test. Demand was good for all classes. Fill was average. The supply included 63% steers, 36% heifers with 65% over 600 pounds. Slaughter cows and bulls were steady. A total of 88 cows and bulls sold with 70% going to packers. Feeder steers: Medium and large frame 1, 5 head, 596 lbs., 115.50; 5 head, 650 lbs., 113.50; 44 head, 781 lbs., 109.10; 5 head, 840 lbs., 106.75. Medium and large frame 3, 8 head, 424 lbs., 118.00. Feeder Heifers Medium and large frame 1, 5 head, 477 lbs., 112.50; 19 head, 764 lbs., 103.50. Medium and large frame 2, 8 head, 559 lbs., 102.50. Slaughter cows: Breakers, 5 head, 75 to 80% lean, 1100 to 1500 lbs., 55.75 to 58.50; low dressing, 52.50. Boners, 14 head, 80 to 85% lean, 1000 to 1400 lbs., 57.25 to 58.25; high dressing, 59.00 to 60.50; low dressing, 54.50 to 55.50. Lean, 22 head, 85 to 90% lean, 1000 to 1300 lbs., 55.00 to 57.00; high dressing, 57.50 to 60.25; low dressing, 52.50 to 54.50. Light, 2 head, 85 to 90% lean, 750 to 1000 lbs., 45.00 to 50.50. Slaughter bulls: Yield grade 1 to 2, 9 head, 1400 to 2200 lbs., 72.50 to 74.00; high dressing, 75.00 to 77.50; low dressing, 71.00. Replacement cows: Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 4 to 5 years old, 1250 to 1275 lbs., 7 to 8 months bred, average to high blacks, 860.00 to 875.00.
Date: 5/29/08 Advertisement
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