Tulsa Livestock Auction report
The Tulsa Livestock Auction, Tulsa, Oklahoma, reported receipts of 2,340 head selling on March 5, compared to 1,044 head a week ago and 2,279 head last year, according to the USDA-Oklahoma Department of Agriculture Market News, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Compared to the limited receipts from a week ago, steers and heifers were selling mostly steady to $2 higher. Quality was good. Demand was good. Receipts included 19% over 600 pounds and 43% heifers. Slaughter cows were selling $2 higher following limited receipts a week ago also. Slaughter bulls were selling $1 higher also. A total of 272 cows and bulls sold with 72% going to packers.
Feeder steers: Medium and large frame 1, 305 to 348 lbs., 210.00 to 219.00 (213.12); 350 to 398 lbs., 206.00 to 216.00 (209.02); 400 to 435 lbs., 205.00 to 211.00 (207.94); 450 to 495 lbs., 195.00 to 205.00 (198.59); 505 to 541 lbs., 185.00 to 193.50 (188.94); 18 head, 550 to 560 lbs., 175.00 to 185.00 (181.10); 600 to 643 lbs., 157.50 to 167.50 (164.38); 650 to 689 lbs., 152.50 to 162.50 (156.75); 703 to 745 lbs., 143.50 to 152.00 (148.87); 750 to 795 lbs., 135.00 to 145.00 (140.07); 14 head, 805 to 845 lbs., 124.50 to 134.50 (126.77). Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 300 to 333 lbs., 199.00 to 209.00 (205.81); 350 to 398 lbs., 195.00 to 205.00 (199.06); 405 to 449 lbs., 194.00 to 204.00 (199.21); 458 to 496 lbs., 184.50 to 194.50 (189.74); 505 to 540 lbs., 174.00 to 184.00 (178.92); 553 to 593 lbs., 164.00 to 174.00 (169.56); 11 head, 610 to 648 lbs., 146.50 to 156.50 (151.68); 650 to 688 lbs., 141.50 to 151.50 (147.15). Medium and large frame 2, 14 head, 310 to 345 lbs., 188.00 to 198.00 (192.89); 410 to 444 lbs., 183.50 to 193.50 (190.75); 465 to 488 lbs., 173.50 to 183.50 (178.35); 505 to 545 lbs., 163.00 to 173.00 (166.66); 555 to 599 lbs., 153.00 to 163.00 (159.36).
Feeder bulls: Medium and large frame 1, 14 head, 305 to 325 lbs., 201.00 to 211.00 (203.44); 355 to 395 lbs., 198.00 to 208.00 (200.10); 400 to 440 lbs., 196.00 to 206.00 (200.51); 460 to 495 lbs., 189.00 to 199.00 (190.77); 20 head, 510 to 538 lbs., 174.00 to 184.00 (178.84); 565 to 593 lbs., 159.50 to 169.50 (164.45); 610 to 644 lbs., 148.00 to 158.00 (154.59). Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 20 head, 366 to 385 lbs., 187.00 to 197.00 (190.54); 400 to 445 lbs., 185.00 to 195.00 (190.01); 505 to 535 lbs., 163.00 to 173.00 (167.78).
Feeder heifers: Medium and large frame 1, 13 head, 315 to 333 lbs., 167.50 to 177.50 (176.03); 353 to 398 lbs., 165.00 to 175.00 (169.86); 400 to 448 lbs., 162.50 to 172.50 (168.20); 450 to 496 lbs., 164.00 to 174.00 (168.03); 504 to 540 lbs., 160.00 to 170.00 (166.99); 552 to 593 lbs., 154.00 to 164.00 (156.24); 600 to 635 lbs., 144.00 to 149.00 (146.27); 16 head, 668 to 690 lbs., 136.00 to 146.00 (137.50); 14 head, 700 to 745 lbs., 120.00 to 130.00 (125.11); 16 head, 763 to 788 lbs., 116.50 to 126.50 (122.29); 13 head, 805 to 845 lbs., 112.00 to 122.00 (116.55). Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 308 to 347 lbs., 156.00 to 166.00 (160.94); 353 to 398 lbs., 154.00 to 164.00 (160.99); 400 to 444 lbs., 151.00 to 161.00 (158.26); 455 to 499 lbs., 153.50 to 163.50 (159.15); 500 to 545 lbs., 146.00 to 157.00 (151.83); 573 to 599 lbs., 143.00 to 153.00 (147.37); 600 to 645 lbs., 133.00 to 143.00 (137.94); 16 head, 655 to 695 lbs., 125.00 to 135.00 (129.37).
Slaughter cows: Breakers, 23 head, 75 to 80% lean, 1150 to 1550 lbs., 65.50 to 69.50; high dressing, 70.00 to 75.00; low dressing, 59.50 to 63.50. Boners, 39 head, 80 to 85% lean, 1000 to 1400 lbs., 64.00 to 69.00; high dressing, 70.00 to 75.00; low dressing, 58.50 to 63.00. Lean, 51 head, 85 to 90% lean, 1000 to 1375 lbs., 67.00 to 72.00; high dressing, 79.50; low dressing, 61.00 to 66.00. Light, 38 head, 80 to 90% lean, 750 to 1000 lbs., 59.50 to 64.00; high dressing, 65.00 to 67.50; low dressing, 54.00 to 58.00; very low, 40.00 to 45.00.
Slaughter bulls: Yield grade 1 to 2, 46 head, 1400 to 2200 lbs., 94.50 to 98.00; high dressing, 101.00 to 107.00; low dressing, 85.00 to 91.00; very low, 75.00 to 80.00.
Replacement cows: All were pre-tested for pregnancy and age. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 2 to 4 years old, 1100 to 1250 lbs., 4 to 7 months bred, average quality 900.00 to 1210.00; 5 to 6 years old, 1325 to 1850 lbs., 4 to 8 months bred, average quality 810.00 to 1175.00; 7 to 8 years old, 1175 to 1350 lbs., 4 to 7 months bred, average quality 860.00 to 1000.00.
Pairs: Medium and large frame 1 to 2, not tested.