Cattle Auction
The report from the July 9 sale at Lampasas Cattle Auction is as follows.
Cattle and calves: Estimated receipts 999. Compared to two weeks ago, feeder steers and heifers $2-$3 higher; slaughter cows $1-$2 higher; slaughter bulls $2-$5 higher. Trade and demand good.
Bulk supply medium and large frame 1-2, 300-700 lb. feeder steers and heifers. Slaughter cows made up 19 percent of the offering, slaughter bulls 3 percent, and feeders 78 percent.
Feeder steers: medium and large frame 1, 200-300 lb., $121- $129; 300-400 lb., $112-$116; 400-500 lb., $112-$119; 600-700 lb., $102-$106.
Medium and large frame 2, 300-400 lb., $101-$108; 400-500 lb., $100-$107; 500-600 lb., $97- 106; 600-700 lb., $92-$98.
Medium and large frame 3, 500-600 lb., $79-$81.50.
Heifers: medium and large frame 1, 400-500 lb., $100-$110; 500-600 lb., $104-$106.
Medium and large frame 2, 400-500 lb., $93.50-$99; 500-600 lb., $90-$97; 600-700 lb., $90-$96.
Medium and large frame 3, 500-600 lb., $79-$81.
Slaughter cows: boners, 80-85 percent lean, 1,200-1,600 lb., average dressing, $52.50-$58, high dressing, $60.50-$65; boners, 80- 85 percent lean, 1,000-1,200 lb., average dressing, $47.50-$52, high dressing, $60.50-$65.50; lean, 85- 90 percent lean, 800-1,000 lb., average dressing, $42.50-$47.50, high dressing, $51-$56.50.
Slaughter bulls: high dressing, 1,975-2,145 lb., $76.50-$80.25; low dressing, 1,425-1,515 lb., $66- $68.50.
Cow/calf pairs: medium and large frame 1-2 young to middle aged 900-1,200 lb. cows with 100- 250 lb. calves, $720-$990 per pair; aged, 900-1,200 lb. cows w/100- 250 lb. calves, $580-$670 per pair.








