McAlester Union cattle market report
The McAlester Union Livestock Market, McAlester, Oklahoma, reported receipts of 1,780 head on June 12, compared to 2,280 head a week ago and 1,350 head last year, according to the USDA-Oklahoma Department of Agriculture Market News, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Compared to a week ago, the steer calves weighing under 500 pounds were selling $8 to $10 higher. The steer calves from 500 to 650 pounds were selling $2 to $5 lower and those over 650 pounds were selling $3 to $7 higher. The heifer calves were selling $2 to $4 higher. The demand was good. The quality was average through attractive. The supply included 32% weighing over 600 pounds and 49% was heifers. The slaughter cows were selling $1 to $5 lower. The slaughter bulls were selling $1 lower. A total of 250 cows and bulls was sold with 59% going to packers.
Feeder steers: Medium and large frame 1, 8 head, 300 to 345 lbs., 194.00 to 207.00 (199.75); 14 head, 350 to 395 lbs., 183.00 to 196.00 (187.56); 409 to 445 lbs., 173.00 to 186.00 (176.90); 450 to 499 lbs., 156.00 to 169.00 (158.82); 6 head, 460 lbs., 174.00 to 176.00 (175.33) fancy; 500 to 548 lbs., 147.00 to 160.00 (155.39); 555 to 595 lbs., 141.00 to 154.00 (147.25); 600 to 645 lbs., 142.00 to 149.00 (144.76); 650 to 698 lbs., 131.00 to 145.00 (142.37); 18 head, 703 to 725 lbs., 132.00 to 140.00 (137.13); 5 head, 755 to 785 lbs., 128.00 to 132.00 (131.00); 5 head, 800 to 835 lbs., 120.00 to 129.00 (124.16). Medium and large frame 2, 11 head, 355 to 393 lbs., 161.00 to 171.00 (165.30); 7 head, 405 to 443 lbs., 134.00 to 168.00 (157.73); 460 to 498 lbs., 137.00 to 155.00 (150.00); 8 head, 505 to 540 lbs., 138.00 to 146.00 (143.70); 5 head, 700 to 735 lbs., 123.00 to 126.00 (124.18).
Feeder bulls: Medium and large frame 1, 7 head, 305 to 338 lbs., 175.00 to 208.00 (190.19); 14 head, 360 to 395 lbs., 170.00 to 193.00 (173.13); 16 head, 410 to 445 lbs., 147.00 to 174.00 (165.95); 460 to 495 lbs., 139.00 to 157.00 (147.97); 505 to 545 lbs., 131.00 to 156.00 (148.34); 19 head, 565 to 587 lbs., 131.00 to 153.00 (141.15); 20 head, 600 to 620 lbs., 135.00 to 145.00 (140.85); 5 head, 655 to 695 lbs., 135.00 to 139.00 (136.19); 5 head, 700 to 745 lbs., 112.00 to 127.00 (119.11).
Feeder heifers: Medium and large frame 1, 11 head, 300 to 345 lbs., 141.00 to 152.00 (149.44); 355 to 395 lbs., 149.00 to 161.00 (153.91); 400 to 448 lbs., 142.00 to 155.00 (149.83); 453 to 498 lbs., 136.00 to 149.00 (140.34); 500 to 545 lbs., 135.00 to 144.00 (139.70); 553 to 598 lbs., 132.00 to 143.00 (137.35); 604 to 635 lbs., 136.00 to 149.00 (139.23); 650 to 690 lbs., 128.00 to 141.00 (138.36); 10 head, 705 to 731 lbs., 119.00 to 127.00 (122.51); 5 head, 750 to 775 lbs., 118.00 to 120.00 (119.00); 5 head, 800 to 830 lbs., 118.00 to 120.00 (118.79). Medium and large frame 2, 5 head, 300 to 330 lbs., 127.00 to 135.00 (131.17); 15 head, 370 to 395 lbs., 120.00 to 141.00 (133.78); 400 to 448 lbs., 110.00 to 140.00 (133.46); 6 head, 450 to 495 lbs., 108.00 to 132.00 (125.09); 9 head, 505 to 545 lbs., 121.00 to 134.00 (129.12); 6 head, 555 to 595 lbs., 112.00 to 126.00 (121.91); 14 head, 600 to 645 lbs., 101.00 to 135.00 (125.32); 6 head, 665 to 690 lbs., 120.00 to 125.00 (120.99).
Slaughter cows: Breakers, 28 head, 75 to 80% lean, 1200 to 1950 lbs., 53.00 to 56.00; high dressing, 57.00 to 60.00; low dressing, 48.00 to 52.00. Boners, 40 head, 80 to 85% lean, 1050 to 1500 lbs., 52.00 to 55.00; high dressing, 56.00 to 59.00; low dressing, 47.00 to 51.00. Lean, 35 head, 85 to 90% lean, 1000 to 1325 lbs., 50.00 to 53.00; high dressing, 54.00 to 57.00; low dressing, 45.00 to 49.00. Lights, 37 head, 85 to 90% lean, 750 to 950 lbs., 49.00 to 52.00; high dressing, 53.00 to 56.00; low dressing, 44.00 to 48.00.
Slaughter bulls: Yield grade 1 to 2, 17 head, 1300 to 2000 lbs., 78.00 to 82.00; high dressing, 83.00 to 86.00; low dressing, 72.00 to 76.00.
Replacement cows: Pre-tested for pregnancy, and age. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 1 to 4 years old, 1100 to 1225 lbs., 6 to 8 months bred, average quality 960.00 to 1035.00; 1 to 4 years old, 900 to 1100 lbs., 4 to 8 months bred, average to hi quality 1000.00 to 1050.00; 5 to 6 years old, 900 to 1150 lbs., 4 to 8 months bred, average quality 880.00 to 950.00; 7 to 8 years old, 1000 to 1225 lbs., 6 to 8 months bred, average quality 820.00 to 850.00.
Pairs: Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 1 to 4 years old, 800 lbs., with 200-lb. calves, high quality 1100.00; 5 to 6 years old, 875 to 1075 lbs., with 225- to 400-lb. calves, average to high quality 1100.00 to 1500.00; 7 to 8 years old, 900 to 1150 lbs., with 275- to 375-lb. calves, low to average quality 900.00 to 1075.00; 9 to 10 years old, 925 to 1200 lbs., with 175- to 300-lb. calves, average to high quality 1000.00 to 1150.00.