Tulsa Livestock Auction report
The Tulsa Livestock Auction, Tulsa, Oklahoma, reported receipts of 2,337 head selling on March 12, compared to 2,340 head a week ago and 1,469 head last year, according to the USDA-Oklahoma Department of Agriculture Market News Service, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Compared to a week ago, steers were selling $3 to $4 lower. Heifers were selling mostly steady. Demand was good. Quality was average. Receipts include 22% over 600 pounds and 43% heifers. Slaughter cows were selling $2 lower. Slaughter bulls were selling $5 lower. A total of 229 cows and bulls sold with 54% going to packers.
Feeder steers: Medium and large frame 1,18 head, 300 to 345 lbs., 209.00 to 218.00 (212.44); 19 head, 350 to 386 lbs., 209.00 to 219.00 (212.68); 403 to 430 lbs., 198.00 to 209.00 (203.37); 450 to 488 lbs., 184.50 to 194.50 (188.16); 500 to 543 lbs., 180.00 to 190.00 (184.86); 550 to 588 lbs., 174.00 to 184.00 (177.80); 604 to 630 lbs., 158.00 to 168.50 (166.70); 655 to 675 lbs., 152.00 to 162.00 (158.91); 703 to 745 lbs., 137.00 to 147.00 (144.18); 10 head, 805 to 847 lbs., 125.50 to 135.50 (130.56); 19 head, 935 to 945 lbs., 115.50 to 125.50 (124.56). Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 10 head, 315 to 344 lbs., 198.00 to 208.00 (204.05); 350 to 398 lbs., 197.00 to 208.00 (203.29); 407 to 448 lbs., 185.00 to 195.00 (188.70); 450 to 490 lbs., 174.00 to 184.00 (179.74); 500 to 545 lbs., 169.50 to 179.50 (172.49); 555 to 598 lbs., 163.00 to 173.00 (167.03); 600 to 648 lbs., 147.50 to 157.50 (153.63); 652 to 688 lbs., 141.00 to 151.00 (145.10). Medium and large frame 2, 365 to 395 lbs., 186.00 to 196.00 (191.67); 419 to 448 lbs., 174.00 to 184.00 (177.79); 455 to 499 lbs., 163.00 to 173.00 (167.86); 505 to 544 lbs., 158.00 to 168.00 (161.71).
Feeder heifers: Medium and large frame 1, 17 head, 300 to 346 lbs., 167.00 to 177.00 (172.24); 350 to 395 lbs., 169.00 to 178.00 (173.55); 400 to 446 lbs., 167.00 to 177.00 (174.27); 451 to 496 lbs., 162.00 to 173.00 (167.99); 500 to 539 lbs., 160.00 to 167.00 (164.35); 550 to 577 lbs., 154.00 to 164.00 (157.16); 600 to 646 lbs., 138.00 to 148.00 (139.80); 19 head, 655 to 688 lbs., 135.00 to 145.00 (138.22); 700 to 730 lbs., 124.00 to 134.00 (130.07); 15 head, 801 to 833 lbs., 118.00 to 128.00 (123.50). Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 300 to 344 lbs., 156.00 to 166.00 (162.63); 353 to 395 lbs., 156.00 to 167.00 (163.15); 405 to 445 lbs., 152.00 to 163.00 (160.04); 450 to 497 lbs., 151.00 to 161.00 (157.39); 515 to 548 lbs., 149.00 to 159.00 (155.06); 555 to 590 lbs., 143.00 to 153.00 (148.87); 600 to 644 lbs., 127.00 to 137.00 (135.32); 650 to 695 lbs., 123.00 to 133.00 (128.80). Medium and large frame 2, 303 to 345 lbs., 145.00 to 155.00 (150.00); 550 to 588 lbs., 132.00 to 142.00 (138.80).
Feeder bulls: Medium and large frame 1, 11 head, 305 to 340 lbs., 209.00 to 219.00 (215.52); 11 head, 350 to 380 lbs., 191.00 to 201.00 (196.02); 410 to 440 lbs., 192.00 to 202.00 (195.73); 15 head, 450 to 480 lbs., 181.00 to 191.00 (186.42); 17 head, 513 to 538 lbs., 166.00 to 176.00 (167.15); 16 head, 555 to 588 lbs., 161.00 to 171.00 (169.21); 20 head, 600 to 645 lbs., 148.00 to 158.00 (153.65); 653 to 686 lbs., 138.00 to 148.00 (143.76).
Slaughter cows: Breakers, 20 head, 75 to 80% lean, 1150 to 1550 lbs., 66.00 to 68.00; low dressing, 73.50; low dressing, 59.00 to 64.00. Boners, 20 head, 80 to 85% lean, 1000 to 1400 lbs., 64.50 to 69.00; high dressing, 69.50 to 74.00; low dressing, 57.00 to 63.50. Lean, 27 head, 85 to 90% lean, 1000 to 1375 lbs., 65.50 to 70.50; high dressing, 74.50 to 75.00; low dressing, 60.00 to 65.00. Light, 22 head, 80 to 90% lean, 750 to 1000 lbs., 58.00 to 63.50; high dressing, 65.50 to 71.50; low dressing, 52.00 to 57.00; very low. 43.00 to 48.00.
Slaughter bulls: Yield grade 1 to 2, 35 head, 1400 to 2200 lbs., 85.00 to 90.00; high dressing, 94.00 to 99.00; low dressing, 79.00 to 84.00; very low, 74.00 to 78.00.
Replacement Cows: All were pre-tested for pregnancy and age. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 1 to 4 years old, 1025 to 1250 lbs., 4 to 6 months bred, average quality 1125.00 to 1350.00; 5 to 6 years old, 1375 to 1725 lbs., 4 to 7 months bred, average quality 1000.00 to 1150.00; 7 to 8 years old, 1500 to 1625 lbs., 2 to 7 months bred, average quality 1000.00 to 1235.00.
Pairs: Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 5 to 6 years old, 1375 to 1700 lbs., with 150- to 275-lb. calves, average black 1600.00 to 1825.00.