Cattle Auction

2008-07-22 / Agribusiness

The report from the July 16 sale at Lampasas Cattle Auction is as follows.

Cattle and calves: Estimated receipts 1,193. Compared to last week at 999 and 873 last year.

Compared to last week, feeder steers and heifers unevenly steady; slaughter cows $3-$5 lower; slaughter bulls $1-$2 lower. Replacement cows and cow/calf pairs $50 higher. Trade and demand good.

Bulk supply medium and large frame 1-2, 300-800 lb. feeder steers and heifers. Slaughter cows made up 13 percent of the offering, slaughter bulls 2 percent, replacement cows 13 percent, and feeders 72 percent.

Feeder steers: medium and large frame 1, 300-400 lb., $108-$117; 400-500 lb., $113-$118; 500-600 lb., $102-$107; 600-700 lb., $102- $105; 700-800 lb., $101-$108.

Medium and large frame 2, 300- 400 lb., $102.50-$107; 400-500 lb., $100-$106; 500-600 lb., $95- 97.50; 600-700 lb., $90-$99.50.

Heifers: medium and large frame 1, 500-600 lb., $103-$105; 600-700 lb., $100-$102.

Medium and large frame 2, 400- 500 lb., $94-$97; 500-600 lb., $90- $99; 600-700 lb., $89-$98.

Medium and large frame 3, 200- 300 lb., $85-$90; 300-400 lb., $74- $81; 400-500 lb., $83-$89; 500- 600 lb., $84-$87.50.

Slaughter cows: breakers, 75-80 percent lean, 1,200-1,600 lb., average dressing, $52-$58; boners, 80- 85 percent lean, 1,200-1,600 lb., high dressing, $55-$60, low dressing, $40.50-$47.25; boners, 80-85 percent lean, 1,000-1,200 lb., high dressing, $54-$59, low dressing, $40.25-$44.25; lean, 85-90 percent lean, 800-1,000 lb., average dressing, $33-$37.50; lean, 85-90 percent lean, under 800 lbs., average dressing, $35-$40.

Slaughter bulls: high dressing, 1,390-1,970 lb., $73-$78; low dressing, 1,150-1,735 lb., $59.50- $64.50.

Replacement cows: medium and large 1-2 young to middle aged 900-1,100 lb. cows, 6-8 months bred, $635-$825 per head; aged 900-1,200 lb. cows, 4-5 months bred, $555-$590 per head.

Cow/calf pairs: medium and large frame 1-2 young to middle aged 900-1,200 lb. cows with 100- 250 lb. calves, $760-$1,280 per pair; aged, 900-1,200 lb. cows w/ 100-250 lb. calves, $660-$960 per pair.

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