2012-02-21 / Agribusiness

Cattle Auction

The report from the Feb. 15 Lampasas Cattle Auction follows.

Cattle and calves: Estimated receipts 370 compared to 430 last week and 965 last year.

Compared to last week, feeder steers and heifers $8-$10 higher; slaughter cows steady; and slaughter bulls $3-$5 higher. 82 percent slaughter cows and bulls accounted for 18 percent.

Steers: 200-300 lbs., $1.83-$2.57 lb.; 300-400 lbs., $2.24-$2.54 lb. 400-500 lbs., $2-$2.37 lb.; 500- 600 lbs., $1.88-$2 lb.; 600-700 lbs., $1.68-$1.80 lb.; 700-800 lbs., $1.56- $1.72 lb.

Slaughter cows: under 800 lbs., $.35-$.51 lb.; 800-1,100 lbs., $.52- $.67 lb.; 1,100-1,300 lbs., $.68-$.86 lb.

Heifers: 200-300 lbs., $2.25-$2.39 lb.; 300-400 lbs., $1.91-$2.29 lb.; 400-500 lbs., $1.81-$2.08 lb.; 500- 600 lbs., $1.59-$1.85 lb; 600-700 lbs., $1.44-$1.67 lb.; 700-800 lbs., $1.01-$1.02 lb.

Slaughter bulls: 1,300-2,100 lbs., $.97-$102.50.

Bred replacement cows: Young to middle aged $950-$1,400 per hd.

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