McAlester Union livestock Market report
The McAlester Union Livestock Market, McAlester, Oklahoma, reported receipts of 875 head selling on March 27, compared to 1,350 head a week ago and 1,200 head last year, according to the USDA-Oklahoma Department of Agriculture Market News, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Compared to a week ago, steer calves under 500 pounds were selling $4 to $8 lower, over 500 pounds were selling $1 to $3 higher. There was only a light test and uneven in all classes. Heifer calves were selling $1 to $3 higher. Quality was plain to average. Demand was moderate. The supply included 20% over 600 pounds with 46% heifers. Slaughter cows were selling $1 to $4 higher. Slaughter bulls were selling steady. A total of 180 cows and bulls sold with 68% going to packers.
Feeder steers: Medium and large frame 1, 11 head, 300 to 350 lbs., 180.00 to 193.00 (189.12); 6 head, 350 to 400 lbs., 177.00 to 190.00 (185.58); 400 to 450 lbs., 160.00 to 169.00 (163.81); 14 head, 450 to 500 lbs., 166.00 to 172.00 (168.74); 13 head, 500 to 550 lbs., 170.00 to 183.00 (175.08); 550 to 600 lbs., 169.00 to 182.00 (178.60); 7 head, 600 to 650 lbs., 154.00 to 166.00 (159.16); 14 head, 650 to 700 lbs., 143.00 to 156.00 (152.46); 700 to 750 lbs., 124.00 to 137.00 (133.45); 5 head, 750 to 800 lbs., 124.00 to 127.00 (125.79); 5 head, 800 to 850 lbs., 125.00 to 130.00 (127.19). Medium and large frame 2, 12 head, 300 to 350 lbs., 156.00 to 175.00 (157.95); 5 head, 350 to 400 lbs., 137.00 to 154.00 (144.38); 5 head, 400 to 450 lbs., 148.00 to 153.00 (150.21); 5 head, 500 to 550 lbs., 132.00 to 162.00 (151.47); 6 head, 550 to 600 lbs., 145.00 to 167.00 (152.80).
Feeder bulls: Medium and large frame 1, 300 to 350 lbs., 154.00 to 197.00 (180.13); 19 head, 350 to 400 lbs., 159.00 to 180.00 (169.64); 400 to 450 lbs., 147.00 to 172.00 (158.23); 450 to 500 lbs., 151.00 to 174.00 (162.78); 18 head, 500 to 550 lbs., 142.00 to 168.00 (155.05); 8 head, 550 to 600 lbs., 132.00 to 181.00 (155.31); 8 head, 600 to 650 lbs., 139.00 to 150.00 (143.24); 6 head, 650 to 700 lbs., 130.00 to 140.00 (132.81); 5 head, 700 to 750 lbs., 126.00 to 130.00 (128.01); 5 head, 750 to 800 lbs., 107.00 to 111.00 (109.39).
Feeder heifers: Medium and large frame 1, 300 to 350 lbs., 159.00 to 174.00 (168.40); 350 to 400 lbs., 150.00 to 163.00 (159.22); 400 to 450 lbs., 151.00 to 164.00 (156.49); 450 to 500 lbs., 147.00 to 160.00 (153.48); 18 head, 500 to 550 lbs., 144.00 to 151.00 (147.31); 13 head, 550 to 600 lbs., 137.00 to 147.00 (142.14); 19 head, 600 to 650 lbs., 132.00 to 140.00 (137.51); 8 head, 650 to 700 lbs., 123.00 to 135.00 (129.78); 14 head, 700 to 750 lbs., 115.00 to 124.00 (120.47); 5 head, 750 to 800 lbs., 120.00 to 125.00 (121.78). Medium and large frame 2, 7 head, 300 to 350 lbs., 141.00 to 154.00 (148.80); 9 head, 350 to 400 lbs., 131.00 to 152.00 (140.44); 14 head, 400 to 450 lbs., 123.00 to 148.00 (139.44); 13 head, 450 to 500 lbs., 131.00 to 145.00 (136.86); 10 head, 500 to 550 lbs., 126.00 to 139.00 (133.31); 5 head, 700 to 750 lbs., 102.00 to 111.00 (107.17).
Slaughter cows: Breakers, 16 head, 75 to 80% lean, 1200 to 1750 lbs., 62.00 to 65.00; high dressing, 66.00 to 69.00; low dressing, 57.00 to 61.00. Boner, 17 head, 80 to 85% lean, 1050 to 1500 lbs., 64.00 to 67.00; high dressing, 68.00 to 71.00; low dressing, 58.00 to 62.00. Lean, 32 head, 85 to 90% lean, 1000 to 1325 lbs., 65.00 to 68.00; high dressing, 69.00 to 72.00; low dressing, 60.00 to 64.00. Light, 36 head, 85 to 90% lean, 750 to 950 lbs., 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, 22 head, 1300 to 2000 lbs., 80.00 to 83.00; high dressing, 84.00 to 87.00; low dressing, 75.00 to 79.00.
Replacement cows: All were pre-tested for pregnancy and age. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 1 to 4 years old, 800 to 925 lbs., 4 to 8 months bred, high quality 1100.00 to 1360.00; 1 to 4 years old, 750 to 875 lbs., 4 to 8 months bred, average quality 835.00 to 1050.00; 5 to 6 years old, 1300 lbs., 4 to 6 months bred, average quality 1060.00.
Pairs: Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 1 to 4 years old, 675 to 850 lbs., with 200- to 275-lb. calves, average quality 925.00 to 1125.00; 7 to 8 years old, 825 lbs., with 200-lb. calves, average quality 910.00; 9 to 10 years old, 950 to 1300 lbs., with 125- to 150-lb. calves, average quality 810.00 to 960.00.