Texas / w Okla fed cattle roundup - USDA .
AMARILLO 1996-12-06
Trade very slow in the Panhandle area Thursday .
Slaughter steers and heifers not well tested .
Feedlots reporting light inquiry from buyers .
- USDA
Thursday 200 Week Ago Holiday Year Ago 10,900
Wk to Date 69,100 Week Ago 58,100 Year Ago 30,800
Sales reported on 200 head steers ; 69,100 head confirmed for week to date which includes 14,000 formulated and 3,400 contracted cattle to be shipped this week .
Slaughter Steers : Pen Select and Choice 2-3 , 1150 lbs 67.00 .
Pen Select , few choice 2-3 1150 lbs 66.00 .