Texas / w Okla fed cattle market thin at $ 67 - USDA .
AMARILLO 1996-12-06
Trade was slow in the Panhandle area Friday , USDA said .
Slaughter steers and heifers were $ 1.00 per cwt lower .
Feedlots reporting moderate inquiry .
Sales reported on 8,200 head slaughter steers and 1,000 heifers ; following weekly movement of 71,200 head .
Note - all cattle prices based on net weights FOB the feedlot after a 4 percent shrink .
Slaughter Steers - Select and Choice 2-3 1150-1200 lbs 67.00 .
Slaughter Heifers - Select and Choice 2-3 1050-1100 lbs 67.00 .
Confirmed - 9,300 Week Ago - None Year Ago - None
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