McAlester livestock market report
The McAlester Union Livestock Market, McAlester, Oklahoma, reported receipts of 1,200 head selling on Sept. 4, compared to 1,320 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, steer calves were selling $4 to $7 higher. Heifer calves under 450 pounds were selling $2 to $5 lower, over 450 pounds were trading $3 to $6 higher. Demand was good. Quality was average through attractive. The supply included 16% over 600 pounds, with 49% heifers. Slaughter cows were selling $3 to $7 higher. Slaughter bulls were selling mostly $2 lower. A total of 180 cows and bulls sold with 66% going to packers.
Feeder steers: Medium and large frame 1, 300 to 350 lbs., 204.00 to 218.00 (211.73); 350 to 400 lbs., 179.00 to 191.00 (185.16); 400 to 450 lbs., 167.00 to 181.00 (173.34); 450 to 500 lbs., 162.00 to 176.00 (167.00); 500 to 550 lbs., 154.00 to 166.00 (160.51); 550 to 600 lbs., 150.00 to 160.00 (153.34); 600 to 650 lbs., 140.00 to 153.00 (147.83); 19 head, 650 to 700 lbs., 138.00 to 149.00 (144.66); 5 head, 700 to 750 lbs., 131.00 to 138.00 (135.55). Medium and large frame 2, 5 head, 300 to 350 lbs., 171.00 to 191.00 (175.53); 8 head, 350 to 400 lbs., 134.00 to 167.00 (152.05); 13 head, 400 to 450 lbs., 152.00 to 165.00 (157.11); 18 head, 450 to 500 lbs., 145.00 to 161.00 (154.34); 8 head, 500 to 550 lbs., 137.00 to 152.00 (147.05); 5 head, 550 to 600 lbs., 129.00 to 146.00 (141.61).
Feeder bulls: Medium and large frame 1, 11 head, 300 to 350 lbs., 150.00 to 212.00 (195.70); 18 head, 350 to 400 lbs., 164.00 to 201.00 (181.82); 400 to 450 lbs., 152.00 to 180.00 (166.48); 450 to 500 lbs., 150.00 to 167.00 (156.91); 500 to 550 lbs., 140.00 to 168.00 (150.78); 16 head, 550 to 600 lbs., 139.00 to 150.00 (145.84); 14 head, 600 to 650 lbs., 131.00 to 147.00 (141.56); 12 head, 650 to 700 lbs., 124.00 to 140.00 (136.48); 5 head, 700 to 750 lbs., 128.00 to 138.00 (130.58).
Feeder heifers: Medium and large frame 1, 300 to 350 lbs., 157.00 to 170.00 (165.59); 14 head, 350 to 400 lbs., 149.00 to 162.00 (156.88); 400 to 450 lbs., 142.00 to 155.00 (149.40); 450 to 500 lbs., 141.00 to 154.00 (147.70); 500 to 550 lbs., 139.00 to 151.00 (146.35); 550 to 600 lbs., 140.00 to 151.00 (147.25); 600 to 650 lbs., 134.00 to 147.00 (141.89); 13 head, 650 to 700 lbs., 132.00 to 145.00 (137.76); 9 head, 700 to 750 lbs., 127.00 to 132.00 (129.22); 5 head, 750 to 800 lbs., 118.00 to 131.00 (126.58); 5 head, 900 to 950 lbs., 118.00 to 126.00 (121.74); 5 head, 950 to 1000 lbs., 119.00 to 120.00 (119.60). Medium and large frame 2, 5 head, 300 to 350 lbs., 121.00 to 146.00 (130.04); 13 head, 350 to 400 lbs., 139.00 to 147.00 (142.25); 10 head, 400 to 450 lbs., 130.00 to 141.00 (135.12); 11 head, 450 to 500 lbs., 131.00 to 140.00 (135.81); 11 head, 500 to 550 lbs., 121.00 to 137.00 (129.49); 17 head, 550 to 600 lbs., 121.00 to 139.00 (131.03); 5 head, 600 to 650 lbs., 120.00 to 121.00 (120.40).
Slaughter cows: Breakers, 26 head, 75 to 80% lean, 1200 to 1600 lbs., 55.00 to 58.00; high dressing, 59.00 to 62.00; low dressing, 50.00 to 54.00. Boners, 21 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, 17 head, 85 to 90% lean, 1000 to 1325 lbs., 58.00 to 61.00; high dressing, 62.00 to 65.00; low dressing, 52.00 to 56.00. Lights, 26 head, 85 to 90% lean, 750 to 950 lbs., 55.00 to 58.00; high dressing, 59.00 to 62.00; low dressing, 50.00 to 54.00.
Slaughter bulls: Yield grade 1 to 2, 29 head, 1300 to 2000 lbs., 79.00 to 82.00; high dressing, 83.00 to 86.00; low dressing, 74.00 to 78.00.
Replacement Cows: All were pre-tested for pregnancy and age. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 1 to 4 years old, 1025 to 1300 lbs., 6 to 8 months bred, average to high quality 975.00 to 1125.00; 1 to 4 years old, 700 to 1425 lbs., 4 to 6 months bred, average quality 735.00 to 910.00; 5 to 6 years old, 1025 to 1375 lbs., 4 to 6 months bred, average to hi quality 860.00 to 1100.00; 7 to 8 years old, 1325 to 1425 lbs., 6 to 8 months bred, average quality 810.00 to 860.00; 9 to 10 years old, 1025 lbs., 6 to 8 months bred, low to average quality 825.00.
Pairs: Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 5 to 6 years old, 725 lbs., with 150-lb. calves, average quality 775.00.