Ada livestock auction report

The Southern Oklahoma Livestock Auction, Ada, Oklahoma, reported estimated receipts of 2,691 head selling on Aug. 30, compared to 2,421 head a week ago and 2,327 head last year, according to the USDA-Oklahoma Department of Agriculture Market News Service, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Compared to a week ago, steer calves were selling mostly steady. Heifer calves were selling $3 to $5 higher. There was no comparison of yearling cattle established due to a light test. Demand was good for all offerings but especially good for heifers. Overall quality was average to attractive. Heifers made up 43% and cattle over 600 pounds 18% of supply. Slaughter cows were selling $3 lower. Slaughter bulls were selling $3 to $4 lower. Packer demand was fairly good. A total of 331 cows and bulls sold with 50% going to packers.

Feeder steers: Medium and large frame 1, 5 head, 250 to 290 lbs., 215.00 to 227.50 (223.95); 19 head, 305 to 339 lbs., 197.00 to 210.00 (204.24); 16 head, 355 to 370 lbs., 188.00 to 196.50 (191.62); 5 head, 383 to 398 lbs., 185.00 fleshy; 5 head, 353 lbs., 207.00 to 207.50 (207.30) thin fleshed; 414 to 441 lbs., 174.00 to 184.00 (177.83); 453 to 495 lbs., 165.00 to 178.00 (168.39); 7 head, 450 to 473 lbs., 163.50 to 166.00 (164.38) fleshy; 500 to 542 lbs., 161.00 to 170.00 (165.08); 8 head, 500 to 546 lbs., 156.00 to 159.00 (157.35) fleshy; 563 to 598 lbs., 154.00 to 159.00 (157.52); 602 to 628 lbs., 147.50 to 153.00 (149.33) calves; 652 to 689 lbs., 145.00 to 157.00 (149.70) calves; 9 head, 782 lbs., 145.00; 5 head, 760 lbs., 146.00 calves; 10 head, 805 to 811 lbs., 146.00 to 149.00 (147.79). Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 400 to 441 lbs., 160.00 to 170.00 (167.89); 11 head, 466 to 497 lbs., 161.00 to 162.00 (161.35); 507 to 542 lbs., 145.00 to 157.00 (152.74); 18 head, 652 to 673 lbs., 135.00 to 143.00 (139.70) calves. Medium and large frame 2, 5 head, 275 lbs., 190.00; 350 to 385 lbs., 167.00 to 180.00 (172.53); 19 head, 428 to 449 lbs., 150.00 to 156.00 (154.72); 459 to 490 lbs., 151.00 to 163.00 (157.27); 518 to 544 lbs., 140.00 to 152.00 (145.95); 4 head, 568 to 585 lbs., 145.00 to 149.00 (146.99); 5 head, 631 lbs., 135.00; 5 head, 668 lbs., 138.00 calves; 5 head, 792 lbs., 130.00; 4 head, 815 lbs., 130.00; 8 head, 959 lbs., 120.00. Medium and large frame 2 to 3, 353 to 375 lbs., 158.00 to 164.00 (160.55); 4 head, 598 lbs., 140.00. Small and medium frame 2 to 3, 10 head, 578 lbs., 130.00. Small frame 3, 6 head, 566 lbs., 97.00 Longhorn.

Feeder bulls: Medium and large frame 1, 5 head, 335 to 348 lbs., 168.00 to 189.00 (180.41); 7 head, 385 to 390 lbs., 173.00 to 181.00 (177.00); 410 to 445 lbs., 162.00 to 172.00 (168.02); 13 head, 453 to 496 lbs., 151.00 to 162.50 (155.65); 513 to 548 lbs., 139.00 to 150.00 (143.64); 7 head, 588 to 593 lbs., 141.00; 4 head, 660 to 670 lbs., 135.00 to 139.00 (137.99); 4 head, 717 lbs., 125.00. Medium and large frame 2, 9 head, 461 to 490 lbs., 143.00 to 151.00 (148.50); 9 head, 502 to 540 lbs., 140.00 to 145.00 (142.37); 13 head, 553 to 593 lbs., 134.00 to 141.00 (137.92).

Feeder heifers: Medium and large frame 1, 7 head, 230 to 248 lbs., 160.00 to 168.00 (164.48); 7 head, 255 to 290 lbs., 169.00 to 172.50 (171.72); 308 to 330 lbs., 167.00 to 173.00 (169.51); 4 head, 316 lbs., 160.00 fleshy; 363 to 397 lbs., 161.00 to 176.00 (166.06); 6 head, 363 to 385 lbs., 177.50 to 186.00 (181.62) thin fleshed; 410 to 448 lbs., 154.50 to 169.50 (159.49); 457 to 489 lbs., 148.00 to 155.50 (153.25); 12 head, 483 lbs., 144.00 fleshy; 502 to 542 lbs., 140.50 to 153.50 (144.82); 510 to 532 lbs., 134.00 to 140.00 (138.51) fleshy; 557 to 598 lbs., 134.00 to 140.00 (136.15); 605 to 648 lbs., 125.00 to 137.00 (133.09) calves; 4 head, 606 lbs., 144.00 replacement; 16 head, 683 lbs., 133.00 calves; 10 head, 889 lbs., 118.00 fleshy. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 5 head, 344 lbs., 158.00; 403 to 445 lbs., 140.00 to 152.00 (144.10); 451 to 499 lbs., 135.00 to 146.00 (139.11); 534 to 542 lbs., 130.00 to 138.00 (135.31); 4 head, 570 lbs., 134.00. Medium and large frame 2, 5 head, 323 to 345 lbs., 140.00 to 150.00 (147.89); 420 to 437 lbs., 130.00 to 147.00 (143.86); 473 to 490 lbs., 132.00 to 139.50 (136.69); 13 head, 591 to 597 lbs., 125.00 to 130.00 (128.08); 4 head, 665 lbs., 115.00 calves; 8 head, 747 lbs., 123.00; 7 head, 773 to 777 lbs., 124.00 to 125.00 (124.72). Medium and large frame 2 to 3, 12 head, 340 lbs., 131.00; 6 head, 391 lbs., 136.00.

Slaughter cows: Breakers, 8 head, 75 to 80% lean, 1380 to 1550 lbs., 55.50 to 59.00; low dressing, 51.00 to 53.00. Boners, 26 head, 80 to 85% lean, 1095 to 1525 lbs., 54.00 to 58.00; high dressing, 59.50; low dressing, 49.00 to 53.50. Lean, 56 head, 85 to 90% lean, 1030 to 1250 lbs., 53.00 to 56.50; high dressing, 58.50; low dressing, 47.25 to 52.00; very low dressing, 42.00 to 46.50. Light, 48 head, 85 to 90% lean, 780 to 1000 lbs., 49.00; high dressing, 54.00; low dressing, 39.00 to 45.00.

Slaughter bulls: Yield grade 1 to 2, 26 head, 1380 to 2135 lbs., 81.00 to 84.50; low dressing, 74.00 to 80.00.

Replacement cows: All were pre-tested for pregnancy and age. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 3 to 4 years old, 1135 to 1285 lbs., 5 to 7 months bred, high black 1200.00 to 1250.00; 5 to 7 years old, 990 to 1580 lbs., 4 to 7 months bred, average black 925.00 to 1035.00; 5 to 8 years old, 1000 to 1350 lbs., 3 to 5 months bred, low black 600.00 to 700.00; 2 to 6 years old, 540 to 720 lbs., 2 to 4 months bred, longhorn 350.00 to 425.00.

Pairs: Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 5 years old, 920 to 950 lbs., with 200- to 250-lb. calves, average black bred back 1375.00 to 1510.00; 5 to 7 years old, 935 to 1150 lbs., with 100- to 300-lb. calves, average/low black 925.00 to 1225.00; 5 years old, 740 to 755 lbs., with 200- to 225-lb. calves, longhorn 600.00 to 650.00.