Thursday's Internet Edition, 11:30 AM, July 29, 2010.


Decatur Monday
Decatur, TX — July 19 (Special) Receipts at Decatur Livestock Market were 1458 head including: 24 bulls, 261 cows, 77 calves, 110 Longhorns, 304 stocker heifers, 431 stocker bulls/steers, 132 feeder heifers, 119 feeder bulls/steers. Average prices $539, July 12 $538. A year ago $485. The extreme heat caused downward pressure on fat, juicy calves but demand for better cattle pushed prices higher than July 12’s levels. Fancy young pairs and bred cows in good demand with aggressive buyers.
Steers: 200-299 lbs. $85-169; WA $133.75; 300-399 lbs. $50-152.50; WA $127.99; 400-499 lbs. $49-138, WA $119.31; 500-599 lbs. $70-128, WA $109.24; 600-699 lbs. $68-116, WA $103.57; 700-799 lbs. $70-114, WA $98.03; 800-899 lbs. NT, WA NT; 900-999 lbs. $93-98, WA $94.60.
Heifers: 200-299 lbs. $75-145, WA $126; 300-399 lbs. $52.50-140, WA $108.02; 400-499 lbs. $58-118, WA $106.93; 500-599 lbs. $40-113, WA $105.77; 600-699 lbs. $47-109; WA $101.24; 700-799 lbs. $76-99, WA $93.90; 800-899 lbs. $85-93, WA $88.82; 900-999 lbs. NT, WA NT.
Pairs: young $900-1280; mid-age $825-1230. Pregnancy tested cows: young $855-960; mid-age NT.
Packer cows: under 1100 lbs. $35-95; over 1100 lbs. $42.50-68. Feeder bulls $88-96.
Bulls, Y.G. 1 & 2, 1400-2000 lbs. $69-74.50.
Calves: under 100 lbs.: dairy NT, beef $25-150; 100-200 lb. $125-320.
Some representative sales: Hidden Valley Ranch, Weatherford, 245 lb. steer at $169; Allen Powers, Bridgeport, 310 lb. steer at $152.50; Jason Uncel, Sunset, 3 head deal, 460 lb. steer at $138; Todd Christian, Krum, 210 lb. heifer at $145; Jim Johnson, Gunter, 2 head deal, 385 lb. heifer at $140; David Denson, Bowie, 495 lb. heifer at $118.
- Meridian Tuesday
Meridian, TX — July 13 (Special) Receipts at Meridian Livestock Commission: 314. Stocker and feeder steers steady. Stocker and feeder heifers steady. Slaughter cows $2-3 lower. Packer bulls $1-2 higher. Cow/calf pairs steady. Young replacements steady.
Steers: No. 1, under 300 lbs. $130-167.50; 300-400 lbs. $120-141; 400-500 lbs. $115-128; 500-600 lbs. $112-124; 600-700 lbs. $108-116; 700-850 lbs. NT.
Heifers: No. 1, under 300 lbs. $120-131; 300-400 lbs. $118-124; 400-500 lbs. $110-118; 500-600 lbs. $105-119; 600-700 lbs. $98-111; 700-850 lbs. NT.
Slaughter cows, high yielding $57-63; low yielding $45-50; fats $55-62; thin & shelly $40-50.
Packer bulls, $68-79.
Pairs: young choice $1000-1100; young fair $775-975; aged pairs split.
Young pregnancy tested stocker replacement cows $750-900.
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Waco Livestock Auction
Waco, TX — July 13, Receipts at Waco was 647 head.
No. 1 Steers: under 300 lbs. $120-180; 300-400 lbs. $120-147; 400-500 lbs. $115-136; 500-600 lbs. $105-123; 600-700 lbs. $100-113; 700-800 lbs. $100-110.
No. 1 Heifers: under 300 lbs. $110-140; 300-400 lbs. $110-133; 400-500 lbs. $105-122; 500-600 lbs. $105-119; 600-700 lbs. $95-109; 700-800 lbs. $88-98.
Slaughter Cows: high yielding $60-67, low yielding $50-56; fats $58-65, thin & shelly $40-50.
Packer Bulls, Y.G. 1 & 2, 1250-2075 lb. $65-79.
Cow & Calf Pairs: young choice $950-1225; young fair $800-950; aged pairs $600-800.
Young pregnancy test stocker replacement cows: $550-985.
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Paris Thursday
Paris, TX — July 15 (Special) Receipts at Cattlemen's Livestock Commission: 334 head of cattle and calves.
Steers: 300 lbs. and under $120-165, 300-400 lbs. $112-152.50, 400-500 lbs. $101-137.50 and 500 & up $85-121.
Heifers: 300 lbs. and under $114-147.50, 300-400 lbs. $104-130; 400-500 lbs. $95-125 and 500 & up $70-110.
Slaughter cows $28-62. Slaughter bulls $62-78. Stocker cows $530-870, pairs $700-900. Baby calves $35-175.
Holstein: steers 300-500 lbs. NT. Holstein: heifers 350-700 lbs. NT.
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Paris Saturday
Paris, TX — July 17 (Special) Receipts at Cattlemen's Livestock Commission: 1505 head of cattle and calves.
Steers: 300 lbs. and under $125-167.50, 300-400 lbs. $117-162.50, 400-500 lbs. $102-147.50 and 500 & up $80-131.
Heifers: 300 lbs. and under $117-150, 300-400 lbs. $111-142.50; 400-500 lbs. $95-126 and 500 & up $65-118.
Slaughter cows $25-60. Slaughter bulls $57-71.50. Stocker cows $400-1380, pairs $520-1420. Baby calves $35-150.
Holstein: steers 300-800 lbs $45-75. Holstein: heifers 800 lbs. NT.
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Buffalo Livestock
Buffalo, TX — July 17 Receipts: 1421.
Slaughter cows: cutter cows $55-61.50; fat cows $56-62; canner cows $43-59.
Slaughter bulls: heavy bulls $70-76.50; light bulls $65.50-70.
Cow/calf pairs & bred cows: choice $1000-1350; good $850-1000; plain $710-840; bred cows 3-6 yrs. old $610-850.
Steer/bull calves & yearlings: 150-200 lbs. $125-160; 200-300 lbs. $125-165; 300-400 lbs. $130-157; 400-500 lbs. $110-137.50; 500-600 lbs. $108-127; 600-700 lbs. $104-117; 700-800 lbs. $100-111.
Heifer calves & yearling: 150-200 lbs. $115-145; 200-300 lbs. $115-140; 300-400 lbs. $110-127; 400-500 lbs. $108-123; 500-600 lbs. $104-118; 600-700 lbs. $99-113; 700-800 lbs. $95-104.
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New Summerfield Saturday
New Summerfield, TX — July 17 - (Special) Receipts at Tri County Livestock Market, 1127 head. Some plain cattle below these figures.
Steers: under 300 lbs. $100-157; 300-400 lbs. $100-149; 400-500 lbs. $98-141; 500-600 lbs. $95-120; 600-700 lbs. $92-113; 700-800 lbs. $88-110.
Heifers: under 300 lbs. $100-131; 300-400 lbs. $98-137; 400-500 lbs. $96-121; 500-600 lbs. $94-112; 600-700 lbs. $90-104; 700-800 lbs. $86-95.
Slaughter cows $35-58. Heavy bulls $60-72. Stocker cows $575-780. Cow/calf pairs (top) NT. Calves NT.
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Hugo Friday
Hugo, OK — July 16 (Special) Receipts at Hugo Livestock Market: 1230 head.
Steers: 200-250 lb. $150.50-184; 250-300 lb. $154.13-178; 300-350 lb. $130.96-160; 350-400 lb. $129.47-148; 400-450 lb. $118.77-137.50; 450-500 lb. $116.89-127.50; 500-550 lb. $113.97-123; 550-600 lb. $109.94-120; 600-650 lb. $102.16-111; 650-700 lb. $96.18-110; 700-750 lb. $94.83-106; 750-800 lb. $96.90-104; 800 lbs. and up $88.94-100.
Heifers: 200-250 lb. $117.30-120; 250-300 lb. $112.14-128; 300-350 lb. $104.48-139; 350-400 lb. $112.60-128; 400-450 lb. $111.04-124; 450-500 lb. $111.40-144; 500-550 lb. $108.27-117; 550-600 lb. $104.26-112; 600-650 lb. $96.38-109; 650-700 lb. $97.18-106; 700-750 lb. $84.67-99; 750-800 lb. $79.25-92.50; 800 lbs. and up $85-90.
Stocker cows $45-76. Slaughter cows $34-44. Bulls $25-72.50. Bulls per head $1550-1550. Pairs $525-1150. Cows per head $500-1025.
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Gainesville Friday
Gainesville, TX — July 16 (Special) Receipts at The New Gainesville Livestock Market, LLC 2704. Light weight steers $2-4 higher. Light weight heifers $2-4 higher. Feeder steers and heifers $3-5 higher. Packer cows and bulls $2-3 lower. Pairs and bred cows steady.
Feeder Steers: Medium and large frame, 200-300 lbs., No. 1 $141-160, No. 2-3 $120-141; 300-400 lbs., No. 1 $130-160, No. 2-3 $100-130; 400-500 lbs., No. 1 $122-145, No. 2-3 $80-122; 500-600 lbs., No. 1 $114-131 No. 2-3 $80-114; 600-700 lbs., No. 1 $112-121, No. 2-3 $75-112; 700-800 lbs., No. 1 $100-115, No. 2-3 $80-100.
Feeder Heifers: Medium and large frame, 200-300 lbs., No. 1 $123-142, No. 2-3 $90-123; 300-400 lbs., No. 1 $115-125, No. 2-3 $80-115; 400-500 lbs., No. 1 $108-122, No. 2-3 $75-108; 500-600 lbs., No. 1 $107-119, No. 2-3 $75-107; 600-700 lbs., No. 1 $101-117, No. 2-3 $70-101; 700-800 lbs., No. 1 $94-102, No. 2-3 $65-94.
Slaughter bulls: Y.G. 1-2, 1200-2050 lbs. $66-78. Slaughter cows 1-3, $54-62.50, cutters $32-55.
Stocker cows: Large frame $850-1000, medium frame $600-850.
Cow and calf pairs: Cows with calves under 250 lbs., large frame $1000-1180, medium frame $700-1000.
Baby Calves: Holstein calves NT, crossbreds $115-275.
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Jordan Weekly Market Report
Mason & San Saba - July 15 (Special) Receipts totaled 2118 head for the week. Stocker steers were $3-4 higher while stocker heifers sold $2-3 higher. Feeder steers and heifers sold steady. Packer cows were $1 lower and packer bulls sold $2 lower. Stocker cows and pairs sold in good demand.
Steers: Choice lightweight calves $135-172.50; Choice medium weight calves $120-141; Choice heavyweight calves $115-124.50.
Heifers: Choice lightweight calves $120-134; Choice medium weight calves $110-129; Choice heavyweight calves $105-113.
Yearlings: Choice lightweight steers $110-120; Choice heavyweight steers $105-115; Choice lightweight heifers $98-113; Choice heavyweight heifers $92-99; #2 Steer calves & yearlings $100-125; #2 Heifer calves & yearlings $93-113; Shorties & Plainer calves & yearlings $85-90.
Cows: Choice bred $880-950; Medium to good bred $780-870; Plainer & older bred $675-770; High yield $62-67; Medium yield $56-61; Low yield $49-55; Heiferettes & young stock $65-75.
Bulls: High yield $76-79; Medium yield $71-75; Low yield $67-70; Feeders $67-74.
Pairs: Choice $1000-1260; Medium to good $880-990; Plainer & older pairs $750-870.
Some representative sales: Bill Blackwell, Goldthwaite, 2 steers, 445 lbs at $130; Threadgill Ranch, Burnet, 1 steer, 650 lbs at $123; Dick Giesecke, Dallas, 21 steers, 568 lbs at $124; Don Ackermon, Richland Springs, 1 heifer, 435 lbs at $128; Henry J. Warren, San Saba, 3 heifers, 518 lbs at $117; David Gilger, San Saba, 5 heifers, 572 lbs at $114
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Athens Friday
Amarillo, TX — July 16 (F-S) Receipts at Athens Livestock Auction for cattle and calves: 1,380. Feeder steers and heifers $1-3 higher. Slaughter cows $5-7 lower. Slaughter bulls $5-6 lower.
Steers: Medium and Large 1: 300-400 lbs 132.50-140.00, few 142.50-150.00; 400-500 lbs 125.00-135.00; 500-600 lbs 114.00-120.00; 600-700 lb calves 110.00-115.00; 700-800 lbs 103.00-106.00.
Heifers: Medium and Large 1: 300-400 lbs 119.00-127.00; 400-500 lbs 114.00-120.00; 500-600 lbs 107.00-113.00; 600-700 lb calves 102.00-106.00; 700-800 lbs 98.00-99.00.
Slaughter Cows: %Lean Weight Avg Dressing Hi Dressing Lo Dressing Breakers 75-80 1200-1600 55.00-59.00. Boners 80-85 1200-1600 53.00-56.50 58.00-62.50. Boners 80-85 1000-1200 53.00-57.00 58.00-62.00. Lean 85-90 1200-1600 47.00-53.00 42.50-45.50. Lean 85-90 1000-1200 47.50-53.00 41.00-46.50. Lean 85-90 800-1000 45.00-52.50 53.50-56.50 38.00-44.00. Lean 85-90 under 800 37.50-43.00.
Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade 1-2 1300-2100 lbs 67.00-70.50. High Dressing 1725-2000 lbs 71.00-74.00. Low Dressing 1000-1300 lbs 60.00-64.50.
Replacement Cows: Medium and Large 1-2: young 800-950 lb cows 4-7 months bred 54.00-75.00 CWT; middle aged 700-1170 lb cows 3-7 months bred 49.50-75.00 CWT, middle aged 1230-1505 lb cows 3-6 months bred 51.00-58.00 CWT; aged 935-1165 lb cows 3-7 months bred 48.00-56.00 CWT.
Cow/Calf Pairs: Medium and Large 1-2: young 650-950 lb cows w/100-200 lb calves 700.00-920.00 per pair; middle aged 800-1200 lb cows w/75-250 lb calves 510.00-910.00 per pair.
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Milano Tuesday
Milano, TX — July 13. Cattle and Calves: 808. Feeder steers and heifers steady to $1 higher. Slaughter cows $1-2 lower. Slaughter bulls steady on limited offerings. Trade active and demand good.
Steers: Medium and Large 1: 360-400 lbs 132.50-142.50; 400-450 lbs 127.50-137.50, 450-500 lbs 121.00-126.00; 500-600 lbs 114.00-122.00; 600-700 lbs 108.00-114.00; 700-800 lbs 104.00-109.00; few 800-830 lbs 103.00-107.00.
Heifers: Medium and Large 1: few 375-400 lbs 120.00-126.00; 400-500 lbs 112.50-119.00; 500-600 lbs 108.00-115.00; 600-700 lbs 103.00-111.00.
Slaughter Cows: % Lean Weight Avg Dressing Hi Dressing Low Dressing Breakers 75-80 1200-1600 59.00-61.50 62.50 56.50-58.50. Breakers 75-80 1000-1200 60.50. Boners 80-85 1200-1600 59.50-61.50 63.50 54.50-58.50. Boners 80-85 1000-1200 61.00 62.00-63.50 56.50-58.50. Lean 85-90 1200-1600 58.50-59.50 52.50-57.50. Lean 85-90 1000-1200 58.00-58.50 52.50-57.50. Lean 85-90 800-1000 56.00 48.00-54.50.
Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade 1-2 1555-1790 lbs 72.50-75.50. Low Dressing 1435 lbs 65.50.
Replacement Cows: Medium and Large 1-2: young to middle aged 1080-1335 lb cows 5-8 months bred 860.00-960.00 per head, young to middle aged 880-1035 lb cows 2-3 months bred 635.00-700.00 per head.
Cow/Calf Pairs: Medium and Large 1-2: young to middle aged 1025-1280 lb cows w/100-350 lb calves 890.00-1280.00 per pair.
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Oklahoma Hay
Oklahoma City, OK – July 15 (F-S) Alfalfa Hay: Alfalfa hay prices are steady and movement is slow to moderate. More rain and flooding problems hit the state in many areas. Hot and humid conditions have resulted in heat advisories this week. Drier weather the past few days has allowed some fields to dry out and some cutting of alfalfa has occurred.
Grass Hay: Grass hay prices are steady and movement is moderate. Rains earlier in the week hampered the cutting of grass hay, but the change in weather the past few days has allowed some producers to get back into the fields to harvest bluestem and bermudagrass.
Alfalfa: Central And Western Oklahoma: Premium quality small squares $190-210 per ton, large squares $120-130 per ton, large rounds $115-125. Good quality small squares $150-170 per ton, large squares $110-120, large rounds $100-110. Fair quality large squares $90-100 per ton. Fair large rounds $80-90 a ton.
Wheat Hay: Central And Western Oklahoma: Wheat hay in large round bales $55-75 a ton.
Panhandle And Western Feedlot Area: Good grinding alfalfa at the edge of the field or bale pile (spot) $80-95 a ton. Chopped and delivered to feedlots (short haul) $105-125 per ton.
Grass Hay: Central And Eastern Oklahoma: Premium quality small squares $100-130 per ton, large squares $65-80 a ton, large rounds $60-75. Good quality small squares $85-100 per ton, large rounds $50-70 per ton. Fair quality $45-60 per ton.
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OKC West Wednesday
Oklahoma City, OK — July 14 (F-S) Receipts at OKC West - El Reno Livestock Market: 6140. Feeder steers steady to $2 higher. Feeder heifers steady to $1 higher. Steer calves steady to $2 higher. Heifer calves steady. Trade active. Demand good. Quality average to attractive.
Feeder Steers: Medium and Large 1: pkg 370 lbs 155.00; pkg 410 lbs 141.00; 475-500 lbs 130.00-131.00; 500-550 lbs 128.50-135.00, pkg 545 lbs fleshy 120.50; 550-600 lbs 126.50-127.50; 6 pkg 605 lbs fleshy 115.00; 660-670 lbs calves 110.00-115.00; 680-700 lbs 115.25-116.50; 700-800 lbs 112.00-117.25; 800-900 lbs 105.00-112.50; 900-975 lbs 102.75-106.00; 1000-1050 lbs 100.00-103.25.
Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1: pkg 300 lbs 128.00; 400-500 lbs 115.00-120.00; 500-600 lbs 108.00-117.00; 625-670 lbs calves 108.00-113.50; 625-675 lbs 110.00-114.00; 700-800 lbs 105.00-110.75; 800-900 bs 98.00-105.00; 900-950 lbs 96.00-98.75.
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San Angelo Cattle
San Angelo, TX — July 15 (F-S) Receipts at Producers Livestock Auction Co.: 1454. A higher undertone noted on feeders, stock cows and pairs while a weaker undertone noted on slaughter cows and bulls. Trading fairly active, demand good.
Feeder Steers: Medium and Large 1 500-600 lbs 127.00-129.50; 600-650 lbs 118.00-121.00.
Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1 set 420 lbs 130.00; 500-600 lbs 115.50-117.00; 700-750 lbs 104.50-105.50.
Slaughter Cows: %Lean weight avg dress hi-dress low-dress Breakers 75-80 1300-1500 lbs 55.50-61.00. Boners 80-85 950-1450 lbs 54.50-62.50 63.50-67.00 53.00-55.00. Lean 85-90 850-1100 lbs 48.00-54.50 46.00-48.50. Lean 85-90 700- 900 lbs 42.00-46.00.
Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade 1 1475-2100 lbs 70.00-78.50; high-dressing 80.00-81.50; low-dressing 1150-1700 lbs 59.50-73.00.
Pregnancy Tested Stock Cows And Heifers: All sold by the head. Medium and Large 1-2 820.00-940.00.
Cow/Calf Pairs: All sold by the pair. Medium and Large 1-2 cows with 200-350 lbs calves 1030.00-1150.00.
Stocker And Feeder Cows: Medium and Large 1-2 (young and middle age) 850-1100 lbs 62.00-69.00 cwt; (middle age) 1000-1500 lbs 58.50-62.50 cwt; (aged) 950-1325 lbs 52.00-59.00 cwt.
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Texas Hay
Amarillo, TX — July 16 (F-S) Hay prices generally steady to weak. Tropical storms following Hurricane Alex flowed through Texas and brought rain to many areas of the state. This resulted in higher hay yields for the second cutting, but also some rained on hay still in windrows was reported. Trade slow to moderate and demand light to moderate this week. Pasture and rangelands were mostly good to excellent, with the exception of Northeast Texas. Flooding in West and Southwest Texas along the Rio Grande River resulted in large amounts of hay lost. Other areas also reported instances of flooding, with some receiving up to 14 inches of rainfall. Hay producers across the state are beginning to apply pesticides to control the movement of armyworms and grasshoppers into the area. Livestock are in good to excellent condition and are requiring minimal supplemental feeding. Prices for hay and pellets quoted per ton except where noted.
Panhandle: Alfalfa: Small squares: Delivered: Premium to Supreme quality $230-285, $7.00-8.50 per bale; Good to Premium quality $200-230, $6-7 per bale. Large squares: Delivered: Supreme quality $170-180; Premium to Supreme quality $150-170; Good to Premium quality $135-150; Good quality $125-135; Fair to Good quality $110-125; Fair quality $100. Organic Alfalfa: Delivered: Large Bales: Premium quality $210. Chopped Alfalfa: Delivered to feedlots: North: $125-130. South: $130-135, instances calf hay $140-145. Prairie Grass: Delivered: Small squares: $165-170, $5.00-5.25 per bale. Large Squares: $120-130. Coastal Bermuda: Delivered: Large Bales: $130; striped $115. Wheat Hay: Delivered: Large Bales: $100; Fair quality $60-70. Wheat Straw: Delivered: Large Bales: $50-65.
West Texas: Alfalfa: Small squares: FOB: Good to Premium quality $170-180. Large squares: FOB: Good to Premium quality $140-150; Good quality $120-140; Fair to good quality $115-120. Small squares: Delivered: Premium to Supreme quality $230-280, $7.00-8.50 per bale; Good to Premium quality $200-230, $6-7 per bale. Large squares: Delivered: Supreme quality $170-180; Premium to Supreme quality $150-170; Good to Premium quality $135-150; Good quality $125-135; Fair to Good quality $110-125.
North, Central and East Texas: Alfalfa: Small squares: Delivered: Premium to Supreme quality $240-300, $7.50-10.00 per bale; Good to Premium quality $200-240, $6.00-7.50 per bale. Large squares: Delivered: Supreme quality $170-185; Premium to Supreme quality $155-170; Good to Premium quality $140-155; Good quality $125-140; Fair to Good quality $110-125. Coastal Bermuda: Small squares: FOB: Good to Premium quality $6.00-7.50 per bale; Fair to Good quality $4-6 per bale. Large rounds: FOB: Good to Premium quality $60-70 per roll instance large squares $75 per bale; Good quality $50-60 per roll; Fair quality $40-50 per roll. Tifton 85: Small squares: FOB: Good to Premium quality $6-8 per bale. Large rounds: FOB: Good to Premium quality $60 per roll. Mid-size squares $70-75 per bale.
South Texas: Coastal Bermuda: Small squares: FOB: Good to Premium quality $6-7 per bale; Fair quality $4-6 per bale. Large rounds: FOB: Good to Premium quality $50-60 per roll; Fair to Good quality $40-50 per roll.
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Fort Smith Monday
Ft. Smith Livestock Auction – July 19. Receipts: 648. Slaughter cows were $1 lower. Slaughter bulls were $3-5 lower. Feeder steers were uneven, 300-400 lbs were $3-6 higher, and weights over 400 lbs were $2-5 lower. Feeder heifers were mostly steady.
Slaughter Cows: %Lean Weight Average Dress High Dress Low Dress Breakers 75-80% 1000-1550 57.00-61.50 62.00-66.00 52.00-56.50. Boners 80-85% 900-1400 55.00-59.50 60.00-64.00 50.00-54.50. Lean 85-90% 800-1300 53.00-57.50 58.00-62.00 48.00-52.50. Light 90-95% 600-850 39.00-43.50 44.00-48.50 34.00-38.50.
Slaughter Bulls: Weight High Dress Y.G. 1-2 1000-2100 72.50-75.00.
Feeder Steers: Medium and Large 1 300-340 lbs (327) 130.00-148.00 (138.76); 350-388 lbs (369) 130.00-142.00 (135.99); 405-445 lbs (417) 122.00-130.00 (125.33); 455-495 lbs (478) 119.00-125.00 (121.65); 512-543 lbs (535) 119.00-125.50 (122.76); 555-597 lbs (578) 110.00-117.50 (112.75); 615-645 lbs (638) 113.00-114.00 (113.24); 650-690 lbs (651) 103.00-111.50 (111.22); 703-740 lbs (715) 104.00-110.00 (107.93).
Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1 333-340 lbs (334) 115.00-116.00 (115.83); 355-370 lbs (362) 114.00-115.00 (114.34); 405-445 lbs (430) 107.00-115.00 (113.33); 450-493 lbs (476) 105.00-114.00 (110.95); 500-545 lbs (523) 105.00-113.50 (109.68); 550-595 lbs (580) 103.50-111.00 (108.05); 608-635 lbs (617) 106.50-109.00 (108.14).
Feeder Bulls: Medium and Large 1 400-440 lbs (425) 107.00-119.00 (113.39); 450-498 lbs (478) 110.00-117.00 (113.25); 505-525 lbs (520) 108.00-113.50 (110.08); 565-580 lbs (573) 105.00-112.00 (108.30); 655-660 lbs (658) 97.00 (97.00); 720-730 lbs (725) 90.00-95.00 (92.48).
Replacement Cows: Pre-tested for bangs; pregnancy; and aged. Medium and Large 1-2 Age Weight Months Bred Price 2-5 year old 600-1050 open cows 60.00-85.00 6-7 year old 700-1200 open cows 50.00-63.50.
Cow-Calf Pairs: Medium and Large 1-2: Age Cow Weight Calf Wt. Price 2-7 year old 850-1200 100-200 630.00-850.00 per pair.
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Goldthwaite Friday
Goldthwaite, TX – July 16 (Special) Receipts at Goldthwaite Sheep and Goat Sale: 2,362. Stocker and feeder lambs no test. Slaughter lambs steady. Stock and feeder goats $5-10 higher. Slaghter goats steady. Demand very good. Supply included around 40 percent sheep including near 500 lambs. Prices per CWT unless specified.
Stock and Feeder: Stock Bucks: 100.00-250.00 per head.
Dorper Ewes: 90-120 lbs 55.00-85.00, 50-70 lbs Fancy ewe lambs 150.00-180.00.
Barbados Ewes: 65-90 lbs 50.00-70.00.
Barbados Bucks: 100.00-200.00 per head.
Slaughter Lambs: Good and Choice 1-3: 40-85 lbs 130.00-146.00. Good: 40-85 lbs 120.00-130.00.
Slaughter Ewes: Good 2-3: (Fleshy): few 170 lbs 43.00.
Utility 1-3: (Medium Flesh): 100-140 lbs 48.00-52.00.
Cull: (Thin/Very Thin): 40.00-45.00.
Barbados: Lambs: 15-40 lbs 120.00-130.00, 40-70 lbs 120.00-135.00.
Slaughter Kids: Selection 1: 25-45 lbs 138.00-160.00, few to 168.00, 45-60 lbs 148.00-161.00, 60-80 lbs 144.00-161.00. Selection 2: 45-60 lbs 140.00-150.00, 60-80 lbs 130.00-140.00
Nannies: Selection 1: 80-120 lbs 65.00-80.00.
Billies: 90-180 lbs 75.00-90.00.
Muttons: Selection 1: 90-110 lbs 120.00-122.00.
Replacement Classes: Nannies: Selection 1: 80-110 lbs 80.00-100.00, few to 115.00.
Billies: Selection 1: 100.00-250.00 per head.
Stock and Feeder: 25-45 lbs 125.00-145.00.
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Oklahoma City Monday
Oklahoma City, OK — July 19 (F-S) Receipts at Oklahoma National Stockyards: 7000. Feeder steers and heifers steady to $1 higher. Steer and heifer calves steady to $2 lower. Demand moderate for fleshy unweaned calves as the heat begins to take a toll. Demand remains good for long weaned calves. Demand good for feeder cattle. Quality plain to average, few attractive. Weigh-ups gaunt to full.
Feeder Steers Medium and Large 1: lot 275 lbs fancy 178.00; lot 350 lbs fancy 164.00; pkg 355 lbs 152.50; 400-450 lbs 129.75-139.50, 425 lbs thin 143.00; 450-500 lbs 125.00-137.00; 500-550 lbs 120.00-130.50; 550-600 lbs 115.00-121.00; 600-700 lbs 116.00-121.25; 600-700 lb calves 108.50-117.75; 700-800 lbs 110.50-117.75; 800-900 lbs 107.00-112.00; 900-1000 lbs 103.25-108.75; 1040-1075 lbs 96.75-97.25.
Feeder Heifers Medium and Large 1: lot 275 lbs fancy 137.00; lot 355 lbs fancy 128.00; 400-500 lbs 115.00-123.50; 500-600 lbs 109.00-118.25; 600-700 lbs 108.00-114.00; 700-800 lbs 105.00-109.50; 800-900 lbs 99.00-105.25.


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