Texas
Compared to two weeks ago: Feeder steers and heifers sold 2.00 to 5.00 higher. Trade activity and demand were moderate to good. Slaughter cows and bulls traded 1.00 to 3.00 higher. Supply included: 84% Feeder Cattle (52% Steers, 45% Heifers, 3% Bulls); 14% Slaughter Cattle (93% Cows, 7% Bulls); 2% Replacement Cattle (76% Stock Cows, 13% Bred Cows, 7% Bred Heifers, 4% Cow-Calf Pairs). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 59%.
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Compared to last week: Feeder steers 6.00 to 10.00 higher. Steer calves sold 10.00 – 15.00 higher. Feeder heifers and heifer calves sold 6.00 – 10.00 higher. Demand moderate to good. Unseasonably cool temps. Numbers continue to move thru area auctions as winter feed supplies remain a concern. Slaughter cattle price improved late in the week as future prices moved higher and numbers of finished cattle remain tight. Slaughter cows sold 4.00 – 8.00 lower. Slaughter bulls steady. Packer demand moderate to good as cow numbers begin to decline some. Supply included: 90% Feeder Cattle (56% Steers, 40% Heifers, 4% Bulls); 8% Slaughter Cattle (94% Cows, 6% Bulls); 2% Replacement Cattle (8% Stock Cows, 75% Bred Cows, 2% Bred Heifers, 16% Cow-Calf Pairs). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 44%. Supply included: 90% Feeder Cattle (53% Steers, 41% Heifers, 0% Cows, 6% Bulls); 9% Slaughter Cattle (91% Cows, 9% Bulls); 1% Replacement Cattle (16% Stock Cows, 76% Bred Cows, 2% Bred Heifers, 6% Cow-Calf Pairs). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 41%.
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