Ada livestock auction report
The Southern Oklahoma Livestock Auction, Ada, Oklahoma, reported receipts of 1,582 head selling on April 19, compared to 1,755 head a week ago and 1,402 head last year, according to the USDA-Oklahoma Department of Agriculture Market News, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Compared to a week ago, steer and heifer calves were selling steady to $3 higher with most advance on weights over 350 pounds. Yearlings were not tested. Overall quality was plain to average. Demand was good for calves in thin to average flesh. Heifers made up 48% and cattle over 600 pounds were 19% of the supply. Slaughter cows were selling $3 to $4 lower. Slaughter bulls were selling $2 to $4 lower. Packer demand was moderate. A total of 367 cows and bulls sold with 36% going to packers.
Feeder steers: Medium and large frame 1, 6 head, 216 to 245 lbs., 200.00 to 212.50 (204.49); 5 head, 223 lbs., 237.50 thin fleshed; 10 head, 260 to 295 lbs., 200.00 to 213.00 (206.43); 310 to 323 lbs., 195.00 to 206.00 (202.18); 20 head, 353 to 396 lbs., 190.00 to 203.00 (195.93); 400 to 442 lbs., 185.00 to 196.00 (190.64); 2 head, 430 to 435 lbs., 170.00 to 180.00 (174.97) fleshy; 13 head, 450 to 473 lbs., 178.00 to 190.00 (181.06); 16 head, 471 to 491 lbs., 175.00 to 176.00 (175.62) fleshy; 505 to 545 lbs., 169.00 to 179.00 (174.58); 4 head, 563 lbs., 164.00; 7 head, 565 to 576 lbs., 155.00 to 157.00 (156.44) fleshy; 5 head, 635 lbs., 150.00 calves; 8 head, 688 lbs., 153.00. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 18 head, 463 to 498 lbs., 172.00 to 177.00 (174.20); 13 head, 501 to 513 lbs., 164.00 to 167.00 (165.55); 5 head, 551 lbs., 158.00. Medium and large frame 2, 5 head, 270 to 286 lbs., 180.00 to 197.00 (193.75); 4 head, 295 lbs., 193.00 thin fleshed; 10 head, 378 to 385 lbs., 165.00 to 180.00 (178.48); 5 head, 410 to 435 lbs., 167.00 to 180.00 (175.96); 8 head, 457 to 493 lbs., 166.00 to 174.00 (170.40); 7 head, 500 to 538 lbs., 160.00 to 163.00 (161.86); 13 head, 550 to 588 lbs., 151.00 to 161.00 (156.12); 11 head, 614 to 634 lbs., 144.00 to 154.00 (148.47).
Feeder bulls: Medium and large frame 1, 6 head, 490 to 493 lbs., 167.00 to 173.00 (171.01); 7 head, 510 to 540 lbs., 160.00 to 168.00 (161.94); 5 head, 558 to 560 lbs., 155.00 to 156.00 (155.80); 4 head, 610 lbs., 149.00; 5 head, 657 to 670 lbs., 136.00 to 139.00 (137.79); 6 head, 723 to 741 lbs., 129.00 to 132.00 (129.98).
Feeder heifers: Medium and large frame 1, 3 head, 205 lbs., 190.00; 4 head, 255 to 285 lbs., 175.00 to 181.00 (179.62); 12 head, 315 to 340 lbs., 169.00 to 176.00 (171.93); 10 head, 355 to 383 lbs., 168.00 to 170.00 (169.01); 400 to 448 lbs., 156.00 to 166.50 (162.77); 452 to 488 lbs., 159.00 to 164.00 (161.68); 7 head, 485 to 494 lbs., 145.00 to 148.00 (146.73) fleshy; 500 to 535 lbs., 148.00 to 155.00 (151.35); 13 head, 533 to 548 lbs., 140.00 to 147.00 (145.92) fleshy; 4 head, 555 lbs., 151.00; 7 head, 592 lbs., 142.00 fleshy; 9 head, 623 lbs., 141.00; 6 head, 618 to 645 lbs., 129.50 to 131.00 (130.49) fleshy; 5 head, 657 lbs., 129.00 fleshy; 5 head, 706 lbs., 124.50; 5 head, 710 lbs., 140.00 replacement; 13 head, 786 to 791 lbs., 122.00 to 123.00 (122.31). Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 5 head, 665 lbs., 128.00. Medium and large frame 2, 4 head, 318 lbs., 169.00; 10 head, 355 to 373 lbs., 156.00 to 170.00 (161.38); 8 head, 538 to 549 lbs., 130.00 to 141.00 (138.15); 17 head, 562 to 597 lbs., 130.00 to 140.00 (136.14); 6 head, 600 to 643 lbs., 129.00 to 134.00 (132.88); 4 head, 864 lbs., 111.00.
Slaughter cows: Breakers, 15 head, 75 to 80% lean, 1255 to 1543 lbs., 62.00; low dressing, 54.00 to 60.00. Boners, 26 head, 80 to 85% lean, 1100 to 1705 lbs., 62.00 to 64.00; low dressing, 55.50 to 61.00. Lean, 32 head, 85 to 90% lean, 1020 to 1258 lbs., 61.00 to 62.50; high dressing, 67.50; low dressing, 50.00 to 60.50. Light, 26 head, 85 to 90% lean, 805 to 1000 lbs., 64.50; low dressing, 50.00 to 55.00; very low, 41.00 to 48.00.
Slaughter bulls: Yield grade 1 to 2, 32 head, 1335 to 2310 lbs., 85.00 to 90.00; high dressing, 91.50; low dressing, 79.50 to 84.50.
Replacement cows: All were pre-tested for pregnancy and age. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 5 to 6 years old, 970 to 1185 lbs., 5 to 6 months bred, average black 1175.00 to 1225.00; 2 to 3 years old, 975 to 1020 lbs., 3 to 5 months bred, average black 975.00 to 1075.00; 5 to 6 years old, 1100 to 1225 lbs., 5 to 6 months bred, average quality 1100.00 to 1175.00; 5 to 7 years old, 900 to 1200 lbs., 5 to 7 months bred, low quality 650.00 to 875.00.
Pairs: Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 4 to 8 years old, 870 to 1160 lbs., with 85- to 270-lb. calves low quality 1000.00 to 1125.00.