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Prices Trend Every Which Way
Slaughter meat goat prices went every direction from steady in most recent sales. Hamilton reported sharply higher prices, Fredericksburg was steady and San Angelo firm, Goldthwaite steady on lightweights but $5-10 lower on heavies, and New Holland, Pennsylvania $8-10 lower per head.
Packer Lambs Again Trade Steady To Up
San Angelo light slaughter lamb prices were firm this week, feeder lambs $5-10 lower. Goldthwaite feeder lambs were steady on a light test, light slaughter lambs $3-5 higher and heavyweights steady. Fredericksburg feeder and packer lambs were all steady. Hamilton lambs all sold $20 higher. Billings feeder lambs weighing under 90 pounds sold $26-28 higher and over 90 pounds $33-34 higher.
Panhandle Feedlots Trade Early,
Maintain Steady Price At $98.50
Panhandle fed cattle traded on Tuesday this week, enjoying brisk movement at a steady $98.50.

In Trans-Pecos Pronghorn Numbers
Initial results on stomach worm samples collected from pronghorns in 2009 indicated that the Trans-Pecos samples had six times more worms than the Panhandle samples. In the Trans-Pecos, average Haemonchus numbers per abomasum was 552, though it ranged from zero to 4080 worms per abomasum. Furthermore, they found that samples from the Marfa Plateau, the area deemed high priority, had the highest worm counts while samples from Jeff Davis County had the second highest worm loads. Samples from Culberson and Hudspeth counties, the area north of I-10, had much lower worm counts and were, in fact, closer to levels found in the Panhandle. They also discovered that the populations with the lowest fawn recruitment in 2010, based on TPWDs annual aerial pronghorn survey, also had samples with the highest worm counts documented from the disease sampling effort in 2009.
Attorney Shares List Of Must
Haves For Oil And Gas Leases
Texas is the largest oil and gas producing state in the nation without a surface damage act. In other words, the state gives no protection to surface-only owners. In fact, Texas law provides no duty for an operator to reclaim the surface.
Simple Bunker Storage Process
Preserves Wet Distillers Grain
When wet distiller's grain first became available to feedlots, the thinking was that it would spoil quickly so it couldn't be stored.
NCBA Head Discusses Concerns,
Issues He Has With Government
Steve Foglesong, president of the National Cattleman's Beef Association, says that by nature he is an optimist, but lately he is questioning a great many things in the marketplace.
Working Dogs Converge At Texas
Cattle Dog Association Finals
More than 60 working dogs competed earlier this month at the Texas Cattle Dog Association state finals in the Young County Arena just outside Graham.
Sometimes Humor Only
Way To Relay Bad News
Last weeks Texas Cattle Feeders Association market report newsletter includes a somewhat tongue-in-cheek assessment of the bewildering overall conditions surrounding and impinging on the cattle business and particularly the feeding sector. Potential window jumpers are forewarned:
Light Angelo Packer Lamb Prices Firm
Light slaughter lambs were firm Tuesday, slaughter ewes weak to $3 lower, feeder lambs $5-10 lower, nannies steady, kids firm. Sheep and goat receipts totaled 5250 head.
Athens Steers Quoted Firm To $2 Higher
Feeder steers were firm to $2 higher, heifers $1-2 higher, slaughter cows firm, slaughter bulls $2-3 higher. Receipts totaled 2261 head.
Beeville Feeder Steer Prices Hold Steady
Feeder steers were steady, feeder heifers steady to weak, slaughter cows steady, slaughter bulls steady to firm. Receipts totaled 992 head.
Billings Feeder Lamb Prices Rise Markedly
Feeder lambs under 90 pounds sold $26-28 higher compared to two weeks ago, lambs over 90 pounds $33-34 higher, slaughter ewes $4-7 higher. Receipts totaled 3176 head.
Boxed Beef Cutout Prices Move Lower
The national comprehensive boxed beef cutout report for last week showed prices down $2.50 from the previous week at $155.10. A year ago the cutout value was $139.32.
Buffalo Feeder Steer Trend $2-3 Higher
Feeder steers were $2-3 higher, heifers steady, slaughter cows and bulls steady. Receipts totaled 2216 head.
Clifton Light Feeder Steers $3-5 Higher
Feeder steers 300-450 pounds were $3-5 higher, over 500 pounds $2 higher, heifers steady to firm, slaughter cows and bulls steady. Receipts totaled 1394 head.
Light Coleman Steers Steady To $2 Higher
Feeder steers under 500 pounds were steady to $2 higher, over 500 pounds $2-3 higher, heifers under 500 pounds steady to $3 lower, over 500 pounds $1-3 lower, slaughter cows and bulls $1-3 lower, replacement cows and cow-calf pairs $100 lower. Receipts totaled 2696 head.
Comanche Feeder Cattle Prices Called Steady
Feeder steers and heifers were steady, packer cows and bulls $2-4 lower. Receipts totaled 585 head.
Light Dalhart Feeder Cattle Prices Firm
Feeder steers and heifers under 550 pounds were firm, over 550 pounds firm to $2 higher, heifers steady except calves 600-700 pounds $2 lower, slaughter cows and bulls steady. Receipts totaled 3277 head.
Durant Yearling Steer, Heifer Prices Higher
Preconditioned calves were mostly $2-7 higher, yearlings $3-5 higher, slaughter cows and bulls steady to $3 lower. Receipts totaled 1968 head.
Edinburg Auction Sells 536 Head Of Cattle
No price comparison was available on cattle receipts of 536 head.
Fredericksburg Packer, Feeder Lambs All Steady
Feeder lambs were steady, slaughter lambs steady, slaughter goats steady. Receipts totaled 2452 head.
Light Goldthwaite Packer Lambs Higher
Feeder lambs were steady on a light test, light slaughter lambs $3-5 higher, heavyweights steady, feeder goats steady, light slaughter goats steady, heavyweights $5-10 lower. Receipts totaled 1955 head.
Light Graham Steers Sell Steady To Firm
Feeder steers under 500 pounds were steady to firm, over 500 pounds $1-2 higher, heifers under 500 pounds steady to firm, over 500 pounds $2-4 higher, slaughter cows steady, slaughter bulls $3-5 higher, replacement cows and cow-calf pairs $100-150 lower. Receipts totaled 1631 head.
Hamilton Kid Goat Prices Sharply Higher
Kid goats were sharply higher Monday, nannies $15 higher, wool lambs $20 higher, Barbado lambs $20 higher, Dorper lambs $20 higher, ewes $15 higher. Sheep and goat receipts totaled 2102 head.
Imported Meat Total 8% Below Last Year
Imported meat for the week ending October 2 totaled 20,129 metric tons. This compares to 21,822 metric tons for the same period last year and is an eight percent decrease. The following figures represent metric tons.
San Saba And Mason Stocker Cattle Steady
Mason and San Saba stocker steers and heifers were steady, feeder steers $2 lower, feeder heifers $1 lower, packer cows $2 lower, packer bulls $1 lower. Receipts totaled 2643 head for the two sales, including 100 head of bulls in a special sale.
Lampasas Feeder Steer Prices Increase $2-4
Feeder steers were $2-4 higher, heifers under 500 pounds $2 higher, over 500 pounds $1-2 lower, slaughter cows $2-3 higher, slaughter bulls $2 lower. Receipts totaled 1206 head.
Mohair And Wool LDP Levels Are Unchanged WASHINGTON As of Wednesday the LDP for wool is unchanged at 29 cents. The LDP for mohair remains at zero, as the posted price is still above the target price of $4.20.
Lockhart Feeder Steer, Heifer Market Steady
Feeder steers and heifers were steady, slaughter cows and bulls $1 lower. Receipts totaled 846 head.
Red Meat Production 4.6% Above A Year Ago
Total red meat production under federal inspection last week was estimated at 1002.7 million pounds, .5 percent higher than the previous week and 4.6 percent higher than last year. Cumulative meat production for the year to date was 1.6 percent lower than last year.
Feeder Cattle Prices Again
Termed Uneven Across Country
Feeder and stocker cattle prices were uneven across the country again last week, as backgrounders and feeders face the peak of the fall run, the largest nationwide auction receipts since the last week of March, with expectations of extremely tight availability once it is over, and sharply higher feed costs than they have become accustomed to.
Navasota Steers $3-5 Higher, Heifers Off
Feeder steers were $3-5 higher, heifers $3-5 lower. Receipts totaled 1848 head.
Most Pleasanton Steer Prices $3-6 Higher
Feeder steers were $3-6 higher, instances $10 higher, heifers steady to $2 higher, instances $5 higher, slaughter cows $4 higher, slaughter bulls $2 higher. Receipts totaled 884 head.
Johnston Wins Mountain States
Circuit Finals Average Title
After taking the average title at the 2009 Dodge Mountain States Circuit Finals Rodeo, tie-down roper Chase Johnston was simply hoping for a chance to defend it this year. Once he got there, he went right back to his winning form.
Three Rivers Feeders Firm To $3 Higher
Feeder steers and heifers were firm to $3 higher, slaughter cows firm, slaughter bulls $2 higher. Receipts totaled 1588 head.
Tulia Feeder Cattle Sell Steady To Firm
Feeder steers and heifers were steady to firm, instances $2-3 higher, slaughter cows and bulls steady. Receipts totaled 1288 head.
Domestic Wool Slow, Aussie Market Higher
Domestic wool trading on a clean basis was slow last week, with no confirmed sales and moderate to good demand.

November 22 Early advertising deadline for issue of the Livestock Weekly dated November 25, 2010. Livestock Weekly offices will be closed November 25 and 26 for Thanksgiving.
November 17-19Colorado Cattlemens Association mid-winter conference, Colorado Springs. FMI: 303-431-6422.
November 18-19 Kansas Cattlemens Association Annual Convention, Great Bend, Kan. FMI: 785/238-1483.
November 18 Largent & Sons Desert Mart Tool Time Sale, at the ranch, Kaycee, Wyoming. FMI: 307/738-2443; 307/267-4491.
November 18 Special Cow Sale, Producers Livestock Auction, San Angelo, Tex. FMI: 325/653-3371.
November 20 Special Cow Sale, Floydada Livestock Sales, Floydada, Texas. FMI: 806/983-2153.
November 20 Camp Cooley Ranchs Liquidation Sale, at the ranch, Franklin, Texas. FMI: 903/495-4522.
December 1 21st Wehrmann-Donnell Bull Sale, Abilene Livestock Auction, Abilene, Texas. FMI: 940/362-4555.
December 2 Special Bull Offering by Mallett Simmentals, Jordan Cattle Auction, San Saba, Texas. FMI: 325/372-5159.

December 4 Special Replacement Female Sale, Jordan Cattle Auction, San Saba, Tex. FMI: 325/372-5159.
December 6 Special Stocker and Feeder Sale, Jordan Cattle Auction, Mason, Tex. FMI: 325/372-5159.
December 6 Special Stocker and Feeder Calf Sale, Producers Livestock Auction, San Angelo, Tex. FMI: 325/653-3371.
December 8-10 Nebraska Cattlemens Association Annual Convention, Kearney, Neb. FMI: (402) 475-2333.
December 9 Special Stocker and Feeder Sale, Jordan Cattle Auction, San Saba, Tex. FMI: 325/372-5159.
December 16 Brangus Breeders Associations Bull Sale, Jordan Cattle Auction, San Saba, Texas. FMI: 325/372-5159.
December 16 Last issue of the Livestock Weekly for 2010. There will be no paper published the week of December 23 nor the week of December 30. Publication will resume on January 6, 2011.
January 10 Special Stocker and Feeder Sale, Jordan Cattle Auction, Mason, Texas. FMI: 325/372-5159.
January 13 Special Stocker and Feeder Sale and Premium Weaned Calf Sale, Jordan Cattle Auction, San Saba, Texas. FMI: 325/372-5159.
January 20 Special Bull Offering, Jordan Cattle Auction, San Saba, Texas. FMI: 325/372-5159.
January 22 Special Replacement Female Sale, Jordan Cattle Auction, San Saba, Texas. FMI: 325/372-5159.