Amarillo Livestock Auction Summary, Amarillo, TX – 07/09/2018

Receipts: 260 Two Weeks Ago: 215 Year Ago: 628

Compared to two weeks ago: No trend available on any class of cattle due to limited comparable sales. Trade was slow on moderate demand.
Slaughter cows and bulls made up 2 percent, 0 percent replacements, and 98 percent feeders. Feeder supply consisted of 49 percent steers and
bulls, 51 percent heifers. Approximately 34 percent of the run weighed over 600 lbs.

Steers: Medium and Large 1 few 455 lbs 174.00; 650-700 lb calves 137.00-139.00; couple 827 lbs 136.00.
Medium and Large 1-2 few 616 lbs full 126.00.
Holstein Steers: Large 3 few 415 lbs 51.00; few 570 lbs 54.00.

Feeder Bulls: Medium and Large 1 few 327 lbs 171.00; few 490 lbs 150.00; few 598 lbs 141.50; few 725 lbs 120.00.
Medium and Large 1-2 couple 575 lbs 139.00.

Heifers: Medium and Large 1 350-400 lbs 141.00-145.00; lot 546 lbs 141.00; few 640 lb calves 130.50; few 717 lbs 127.00; few 809 lbs fleshy
97.00.
Medium and Large 1-2 few 661 lbs 125.00.
Medium and Large 2 few 265 lbs 135.00.

Slaughter Cows:
Percent Lean Weight Avg Dressing Hi Dressing Lo Dressing
Boning 80-85 1000-1350 60.00
Lean 85-90 800-1200 50.50

Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade 1-2 1980 lbs 85.00

Source: USDA-TX Dept of Ag Market News Service, Amarillo, TX