McAlester Union Livestock Market report

The McAlester Union Livestock Market, McAlester, Oklahoma, reported receipts of 1,550 head selling on July 17, compared to 2,400 head a week ago and 1,000 head last year, according to the USDA-Oklahoma Department of Agriculture Market News Service, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Compared to a week ago, steer calves under 450 pounds were selling $3 to $6 higher, over 450 pounds were selling steady to $4 lower. Heifer calves under 550 pounds were selling $3 to $5 higher, over 550 pounds were selling $1 to $4 lower. Quality was plain through average, demand was moderate. The supply included 20% over 600 pounds with 46% heifers. Slaughter cows were selling $2 to $5 lower. Slaughter bulls were selling $3 higher. Packer demand was moderate to good. A total of 300 cows and bulls sold with 47% going to packers.

Feeder steers: Medium and large frame 1, 7 head, 300 to 350 lbs., 187.00 to 189.00 (187.29); 12 head, 350 to 400 lbs., 179.00 to 191.00 (185.74); 400 to 450 lbs., 170.00 to 184.00 (176.61); 450 to 500 lbs., 149.00 to 164.00 (156.10); 500 to 550 lbs., 143.00 to 156.00 (150.79); 550 to 600 lbs., 139.00 to 152.00 (149.38); 600 to 650 lbs., 137.00 to 148.00 (143.37); 650 to 700 lbs., 134.00 to 144.00 (139.44); 5 head, 700 to 750 lbs., 126.00 to 139.00 (131.59); 5 head, 750 to 800 lbs., 124.00 to 128.00 (126.78). Medium and large frame 2, 5 head, 300 to 350 lbs., 131.00 to 157.00 (147.70); 12 head, 350 to 400 lbs., 130.00 to 162.00 (146.66); 17 head, 400 to 450 lbs., 131.00 to 164.00 (145.74); 6 head, 450 to 500 lbs., 127.00 to 147.00 (142.14); 8 head, 500 to 550 lbs., 126.00 to 134.00 (130.15).

Feeder bulls: Medium and large frame 1, 300 to 350 lbs., 142.00 to 186.00 (167.83); 20 head, 350 to 400 lbs., 141.00 to 189.00 (170.59); 400 to 450 lbs., 140.00 to 195.00 (163.75); 450 to 500 lbs., 131.00 to 163.00 (151.20); 500 to 550 lbs., 138.00 to 155.00 (145.43); 9 head, 550 to 600 lbs., 129.00 to 142.00 (135.84); 600 to 650 lbs., 121.00 to 145.00 (141.02); 13 head, 650 to 700 lbs., 119.00 to 145.00 (129.72); 8 head, 700 to 750 lbs., 130.00; 7 head, 750 to 800 lbs., 114.00 to 121.00 (117.15); 5 head, 800 to 850 lbs., 122.00.

Feeder heifers: Medium and large frame 1, 11 head, 300 to 350 lbs., 150.00 to 156.00 (154.45); 350 to 400 lbs., 152.00 to 163.00 (158.51); 400 to 450 lbs., 149.00 to 162.00 (155.99); 450 to 500 lbs., 140.00 to 154.00 (145.33); 500 to 550 lbs., 137.00 to 148.00 (142.40); 550 to 600 lbs., 131.00 to 144.00 (136.07); 550 to 600 lbs., 152.50 fancy; 600 to 650 lbs., 132.00 to 143.00 (137.46); 18 head, 650 to 700 lbs., 124.00 to 134.00 (129.06); 5 head, 700 to 750 lbs., 115.00 to 127.00 (120.95); 5 head, 750 to 800 lbs., 117.00 to 126.00 (120.94). Medium and large frame 2, 14 head, 300 to 350 lbs., 126.00 to 136.00 (130.77); 350 to 400 lbs., 130.00 to 147.00 (138.39); 15 head, 400 to 450 lbs., 125.00 to 146.00 (137.48); 8 head, 450 to 500 lbs., 125.00 to 139.00 (130.98); 14 head, 500 to 550 lbs., 116.00 to 136.00 (127.21); 5 head, 550 to 600 lbs., 112.00 to 127.00 (119.11); 5 head, 600 to 650 lbs., 117.00 to 122.00 (119.19); 5 head, 650 to 700 lbs., 112.00 to 121.00 (118.06).

Slaughter cows: Breakers, 19 head, 75 to 80% lean, 1200 to 1600 lbs., 55.00 to 58.00; high dressing, 59.00 to 62.00; low dressing, 51.00 to 54.00. Boners, 37 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, 30 head, 85 to 90% lean, 1000 to 1325 lbs., 54.00 to 57.00; high dressing, 58.00 to 61.00; low dressing, 49.00 to 53.00. Lights, 39 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., 84.00 to 87.00; high dressing, 88.00 to 91.00; low dressing, 79.00 to 83.00.

Replacement cows: All were pre-tested for pregnancy and age. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 1 to 4 years old, 1100 to 1225 lbs., 4 to 8 months bred, high quality 1300.00 to 1475.00; 1 to 4 years old, 975 to 1200 lbs., 4 to 8 months bred, average quality 1000.00 to 1250.00; 5 to 6 years old, 1000 to 1275 lbs., 4 to 8 months bred, average to high quality 925.00 to 1075.00; 9 to 10 years old, 1125 to 1375 lbs., 6 to 8 months bred, average quality 850.00 to 925.00.

Pairs: Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 1 to 4 years old, 800 to 875 lbs., with 100- to 300-lb. calves, high quality 1050.00 to 1160.00; 5 to 6 years old, 975 to 1125 lbs., with 150- to 400-lb. calves, average to high quality 950.00 to 1425.00; 7 to 8 years old, 950 to 1350 lbs., with 100- to 325-lb. calves, average quality 900.00 to 1225.00; 9 to 10 years old, 975 to 1300 lbs., with 125- to 200-lb. calves, average to high quality 875.00 to 1060.00.