McAlester livestock auction report
The McAlester Union Livestock Market, McAlester, Oklahoma, reported receipts of 1,750 head selling on May 22, compared to 1,400 head a week ago and 1,750 head last year, according to the USDA-Oklahoma Department of Agriculture Market News, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Compared to a week ago, steer calves were selling steady to $3 higher. Heifer calves were selling $2 to $4 higher. Quality was average to attractive. Demand was good. The supply included 35% over 600 pounds with 59% heifers. Slaughter cows were selling $2 to $3 higher. Slaughter bulls were selling $2 lower. A total of 350 cows and bulls sold with 48% going to packers. McAlester will not have a sale next week due to the Memorial holiday.
Feeder steers: Medium and large frame 1, 14 head, 300 to 350 lbs., 194.00 to 208.00 (196.59); 18 head, 350 to 400 lbs., 175.00 to 189.00 (179.83); 400 to 450 lbs., 171.00 to 184.00 (178.00); 15 head, 450 to 500 lbs., 159.00 to 172.00 (160.83); 500 to 550 lbs., 151.00 to 164.00 (158.00); 18 head, 550 to 600 lbs., 147.00 to 160.00 (153.39); 600 to 650 lbs., 143.00 to 149.00 (147.03); 650 to 700 lbs., 138.00 to 143.00 (140.60); 5 head, 700 to 750 lbs., 135.00 to 136.00 (135.20); 5 head, 800 to 850 lbs., 111.00 to 124.00 (121.39). Medium and large frame 2, 8 head, 300 to 350 lbs., 131.00 to 181.00 (153.17); 6 head, 350 to 400 lbs., 133.00 to 171.00 (154.15); 5 head, 400 to 450 lbs., 161.00 to 165.00 (164.20); 9 head, 450 to 500 lbs., 137.00 to 156.00 (150.95); 10 head, 500 to 550 lbs., 123.00 to 150.00 (143.65); 5 head, 550 to 600 lbs., 128.00 to 141.00 (136.38).
Feeder bulls: Medium and large frame 1, 12 head, 300 to 350 lbs., 173.00 to 208.00 (191.26); 16 head, 350 to 400 lbs., 162.00 to 181.00 (170.88); 400 to 450 lbs., 158.00 to 175.00 (166.52); 450 to 500 lbs., 136.00 to 173.00 (154.13); 500 to 550 lbs., 131.00 to 157.00 (145.05); 15 head, 550 to 600 lbs., 141.00 to 150.00 (145.79); 12 head, 600 to 650 lbs., 115.00 to 145.00 (140.86); 15 head, 650 to 700 lbs., 129.00 to 140.00 (136.44); 5 head, 700 to 750 lbs., 125.00 to 128.00 (126.20); 5 head, 800 to 850 lbs., 113.00 to 115.00 (114.00).
Feeder heifers: Medium and large frame 1, 300 to 350 lbs., 159.00 to 170.00 (164.73); 350 to 400 lbs., 160.00 to 166.00 (163.17); 400 to 450 lbs., 152.00 to 165.00 (158.29); 450 to 500 lbs., 139.00 to 150.00 (145.45); 500 to 550 lbs., 135.00 to 145.00 (141.39); 550 to 600 lbs., 135.00 to 145.00 (139.18); 600 to 650 lbs., 127.00 to 140.00 (137.67); 650 to 700 lbs., 127.00 to 137.00 (135.26); 7 head, 700 to 750 lbs., 116.00 to 125.00 (123.77); 5 head, 750 to 800 lbs., 113.00 to 125.00 (121.71). Medium and large frame 2, 7 head, 300 to 350 lbs., 121.00 to 156.00 (145.93); 9 head, 350 to 400 lbs., 135.00 to 152.00 (145.15); 18 head, 400 to 450 lbs., 125.00 to 149.00 (136.74); 11 head, 450 to 500 lbs., 121.00 to 137.00 (131.87); 10 head, 500 to 550 lbs., 121.00 to 131.00 (126.32); 7 head, 550 to 600 lbs., 125.00 to 130.00 (128.29); 5 head, 600 to 650 lbs., 111.00 to 121.00 (118.40); 5 head, 650 to 700 lbs., 101.00 to 116.00 (112.49).
Slaughter cows: Breakers, 29 head, 75 to 80% lean, 1200 to 1700 lbs., 56.00 to 59.00; high dressing, 60.00 to 63.00; low dressing, 51.00 to 55.00. Boners, 36 head, 80 to 85% lean, 1050 to 1500 lbs., 55.00 to 58.00; high dressing, 59.00 to 62.00; low dressing, 50.00 to 54.00. Lean, 46 head, 85 to 90% lean, 1000 to 1325 lbs., 55.00 to 58.00; high dressing, 59.00 to 62.00; low dressing, 50.00 to 54.00. Lights, 37 head, 85 to 90% lean, 750 to 950 lbs., 54.00 to 57.00; high dressing, 58.00 to 61.00; low dressing, 49.00 to 53.00.
Slaughter bulls: Yield grade 1 to 2, 23 head, 1300 to 2000 lbs., 75.00 to 78.00; high dressing, 79.00 to 82.00; low dressing, 70.00 to 74.00.
Replacement cows: All were pre-tested for pregnancy and age. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 1 to 4 years old, 1000 lbs., 6 to 8 months bred, high quality 1050.00; 5 to 6 years old, 1100 to 1200 lbs., 4 to 8 months bred, average to high quality 900.00 to 1110.00; 7 to 8 years old, 1050 to 1100 lbs., 4 to 8 months bred, average quality 800.00 to 925.00; 9 to 10 + years old, 1200 lbs., 6 to 8 months bred, average quality 810.00.
Pairs: Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 1 to 4 years old, 1100 lbs., with 250-lb. calves, high quality 1400.00; 5 to 6 years old, 950 lbs., with 100-lb. calves, average quality 1200.00; 7 to 8 years old, 925 to 1125 lbs., with 100- to 300-lb. calves, average quality 900.00 to 1075.00; 9 to 10+ years old, 1000 to 1400 lbs., with 200- to 400-lb. calves, average to high quality 910.00 to 1160.00.