Tulsa livestock auction report
The Tulsa livestock auction, Tulsa, Oklahoma, reported receipts of 1,440 head selling on April 9, compared to 660 head a week ago and 2,760 head last year, according to the USDA-Oklahoma Department of Agriculture Market News Service, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Following a light sale on April 2, there was good demand this week. There were too few receipts a week ago to compare, but an extremely high undertone was noted on both steers and heifers. Quality was good. Receipts included 18% over 600 pounds and 43% heifers. Slaughter cows were selling $4 to $6 higher following a light test last week. Slaughter bulls were selling $9 higher also following limited receipts last week. A total of 260 cows and bulls sold with 57% going to packers.
Feeder steers: Medium and large frame 1, 315 to 345 lbs., 194.00 to 204.00 (197.19); 350 to 395 lbs., 183.50 to 194.50 (189.07); 19 head, 400 to 444 lbs., 175.00 to 185.00 (181.46); 13 head, 465 to 485 lbs., 179.00 to 189.00 (183.74); 12 head, 505 to 544 lbs., 166.00 to 176.00 (171.72); 19 head, 550 to 580 lbs., 158.50 to 168.50 (165.55); 603 to 630 lbs., 149.50 to 159.50 (156.21); 11 head, 725 to 740 lbs., 125.00 to 134.00 (128.45); 755 to 771 lbs., 122.50 to 132.00 (130.22). Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 313 to 345 lbs., 179.00 to 189.00 (182.85); 358 to 390 lbs., 169.00 to 180.00 (175.05); 403 to 440 lbs., 164.00 to 174.00 (170.63); 460 to 495 lbs., 168.00 to 178.00 (171.22); 500 to 545 lbs., 155.50 to 165.00 (161.00); 555 to 590 lbs., 147.00 to 157.00 (154.41). Medium and large frame 2, 422 to 448 lbs., 153.00 to 163.00 (159.93); 450 to 496 lbs., 157.00 to 167.00 (164.77).
Feeder heifers: Medium and large frame 1, 18 head, 300 to 345 lbs., 161.00 to 171.00 (166.53); 355 to 394 lbs., 158.00 to 168.00 (163.94); 400 to 439 lbs., 156.50 to 167.00 (161.81); 455 to 499 lbs., 145.00 to 155.00 (149.07); 500 to 545 lbs., 136.50 to 146.50 (142.65); 550 to 595 lbs., 135.00 to 145.50 (139.68); 600 to 642 lbs., 130.50 to 140.75 (139.57); 11 head, 650 to 698 lbs., 126.00 to 136.00 (131.71); 15 head, 705 to 725 lbs., 117.50 to 127.00 (124.85); 16 head, 755 to 785 lbs., 112.00 to 122.00 (115.78). Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 18 head, 333 to 345 lbs., 150.00 to 160.00 (156.23); 13 head, 367 to 388 lbs., 145.00 to 155.00 (152.77); 400 to 443 lbs., 144.00 to 155.00 (151.75); 460 to 494 lbs., 134.00 to 144.00 (141.46); 13 head, 506 to 530 lbs., 124.00 to 135.00 (130.78); 19 head, 553 to 580 lbs., 124.00 to 134.00 (128.46); 620 to 644 lbs., 119.00 to 129.00 (125.09).
Feeder bulls: Medium and large frame 1, 12 head, 318 to 345 lbs., 194.00 to 204.00 (195.91); 11 head, 350 to 395 lbs., 164.00 to 175.00 (169.64); 19 head, 400 to 435 lbs., 169.00 to 179.50 (175.34); 12 head, 450 to 490 lbs., 174.00 to 184.00 (177.89); 11 head, 506 to 545 lbs., 158.00 to 168.00 (163.47); 11 head, 558 to 585 lbs., 140.00 to 151.50 (148.54); 14 head, 600 to 630 lbs., 133.00 to 143.00 (136.81); 16 head, 710 to 730 lbs., 122.00 to 132.75 (129.81). Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 13 head, 310 to 325 lbs., 175.00 to 186.00 (181.51); 425 to 445 lbs., 158.00 to 168.00 (163.73); 460 to 495 lbs., 163.00 to 173.00 (167.40).
Slaughter cows: Breakers, 30 head, 75 to 80% lean, 1150 to 1550 lbs., 65.00 to 70.00; high dressing, 71.00 to 77.00; low dressing, 60.00 to 64.50. Boners, 19 head, 80 to 85% lean, 1000 to 1400 lbs., 65.00 to 70.00; high dressing, 71.00 to 76.00; low dressing, 59.00 to 63.00. Lean, 43 head, 85 to 90% lean, 1000 to 1375 lbs., 65.00 to 70.00; high dressing, 71.50 to 76.00; low dressing, 59.00 to 64.00. Light, 33 head, 80 to 90% lean, 750 to 1000 lbs., 59.00 to 64.00; high dressing, 67.00 to 71.00; low dressing, 53.00 to 58.00; very low, 44.00 to 49.00.
Slaughter bulls: Yield grade 1 to 2, 23 head, 1400 to 2200 lbs., 83.00 to 88.00; high dressing, 89.00 to 93.00; low dressing, 73.00 to 78.00; very low, 44.00.
Replacement cows: All were pre-tested for pregnancy and age. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 3 to 4 years old, 1000 to 1125 lbs., 2 to 8 months bred, average quality 1000.00 to 1125.00; 5 to 6 years old, 1275 to 1425 lbs., 4 to 6 months bred, average black 1025.00 to 1350.00; 7 to 8 years old, 1375 to 1650 lbs., 3 to 6 months bred, average quality 900.00 to 1025.00.
Pairs: Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 5 to 7 years old, 1000 to 1275 lbs., with 150- to 225-lb. calves, average quality 1000.00 to 1160.00.