McAlester livestock auction report
The McAlester Union Livestock Market, McAlester, Oklahoma, reported receipts of 900 head selling on Feb. 27, compared to 1,700 head a week ago and 1,600 head last year, according to the USDA-Oklahoma Department of Agriculture Market News, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Compared to a week ago, steer calves were selling $2 to $5 lower. Heifer calves were selling $2 to $4 higher. Quality was average to attractive. Demand was moderate to good. Heavy rains across much of the trade area reduced receipts. The supply included 24% over 600 pounds with 52% heifers. Slaughter cows were selling $3 to $6 higher in a light test. Slaughter bulls were selling $4 higher. Packer demand was good for the limited receipts. A total of 120 cows and bulls sold with 78% going to packers.
Feeder steers: Medium and large frame 1, 300 to 350 lbs., 213.00 to 226.00 (219.80); 9 head, 350 to 400 lbs., 211.00 to 222.00 (213.46); 400 to 450 lbs., 196.00 to 209.00 (199.98); 12 head, 450 to 500 lbs., 184.00 to 197.00 (189.58); 14 head, 500 to 550 lbs., 162.00 to 173.00 (165.84); 18 head, 550 to 600 lbs., 159.00 to 171.00 (163.34); 11 head, 600 to 650 lbs., 153.00 to 166.00 (161.06); 5 head, 650 to 700 lbs., 150.00 to 153.00 (151.81); 9 head, 700 to 750 lbs, 133.00 to 139.00 (136.23); 5 head, 750 to 800 lbs., 134.00 to 139.00 (136.40); 5 head, 800 to 850 lbs., 136.00 to 139.00 (138.00). Medium and large frame 2, 8 head, 300 to 350 lbs., 178.00 to 205.00 (190.72); 8 head, 350 to 400 lbs., 132.00 to 196.00 (176.70); 12 head, 400 to 450 lbs., 139.00 to 181.00 (167.59); 14 head, 450 to 500 lbs., 148.00 to 175.00 (170.92); 5 head, 500 to 550 lbs., 121.00 to 142.00 (134.65); 7 head, 550 to 600 lbs., 131.00 to 157.00 (140.27).
Feeder bulls: Medium and large frame 1, 17 head, 300 to 350 lbs., 205.00 to 218.00 (210.68); 17 head, 350 to 400 lbs., 178.00 to 211.00 (197.05); 400 to 450 lbs., 172.00 to 210.00 (194.91); 450 to 500 lbs., 145.00 to 195.00 (172.50); 500 to 550 lbs., 155.00 to 172.00 (165.30); 12 head, 550 to 600 lbs., 150.00 to 166.00 (158.69); 5 head, 600 to 650 lbs., 125.00 to 142.00 (136.35); 12 head, 650 to 700 lbs., 146.00 to 164.00 (156.44); 5 head, 700 to 750 lbs., 134.00 to 139.00 (134.99).
Feeder heifers: Medium and large frame 1, 20 head, 300 to 350 lbs., 162.00 to 175.00 (168.21); 350 to 400 lbs., 162.00 to 175.00 (168.81); 400 to 450 lbs., 158.00 to 171.00 (164.81); 450 to 500 lbs., 153.00 to 166.00 (161.13); 500 to 550 lbs., 150.00 to 163.00 (155.71); 550 to 600 lbs., 144.00 to 156.00 (150.88); 600 to 650 lbs., 135.00 to 148.00 (143.46); 13 head, 650 to 700 lbs., 137.00 to 150.00 (141.94); 700 to 750 lbs., 130.00 to 143.00 (138.37); 8 head, 50 to 800 lbs., 126.00 to 131.00 (129.50); 5 head, 800 to 850 lbs., 125.00 to 127.50 (126.49). Medium and large frame 2, 16 head, 300 to 350 lbs., 137.00 to 161.00 (146.85); 5 head, 350 to 400 lbs., 131.00 to 161.00 (146.93); 8 head, 400 to 450 lbs., 136.00 to 151.00 (142.18); 4 head, 450 to 500 lbs., 138.00 to 149.00 (141.73); 8 head, 500 to 550 lbs., 134.00 to 147.00 (141.88); 6 head, 550 to 600 lbs., 131.00 to 143.00 (134.16); 5 head, 650 to 700 lbs., 125.00 to 136.00 (132.78); 5 head, 700 to 750 lbs., 115.00 to 128.00 (123.21).
Slaughter cows: Breakers, 9 head, 75 to 80% lean, 1200 to 1750 lbs., 69.00 to 72.00; high dressing, 73.00 to 76.00; low dressing, 64.00 to 68.00. Boner, 10 head, 80 to 85% lean, 1050 to 1500 lbs., 68.00 to 71.00; high dressing, 72.00 to 75.00; low dressing, 63.00 to 67.00. Lean, 17 head, 85 to 90% lean, 1000 to 1325 lbs., 66.00 to 69.00; high dressing, 70.00 to 73.00; low dressing, 60.00 to 64.00. Light, 33 head, 85 to 90% lean, 750 to 950 65.00 to 68.00; high dressing, 69.00 to 72.00; low dressing, 59.00 to 63.00.
Slaughter bulls: Yield grade 1 to 2, 25 head, 1300 to 2000 lbs., 87.00 to 90.00; high dressing, 91.00 to 94.00; low dressing, 82.00 to 86.00.
Replacement cows: All were pre-tested for pregnancy and age. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 1 to 4 years old, 875 to 1025 lbs., 4 to 6 months bred, average quality 800.00 to 1175.00; 5 to 6 years old, 1150 to 1225 lbs., 4 to 6 months bred, average quality 950.00 to 1275.00; 7 to 8 years old, 1050 lbs., 4 to 6 months bred, average quality 900.00.
Pairs: Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 1 to 4 years old, 1075 lbs., with 75-lb. calves, average quality 1175.00; 9 to 10+ years old, 1075 lbs., with 175-lb. calves, average quality 850.00.