McAlester livestock auction report

The McAlester Union Livestock Auction, Mcalester, Oklahoma, reported receipts of 1,850 head selling on Sept. 25, compared to 1,600 head a week ago and 1,700 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 $3 to $6 higher. Heifer calves were selling $1 to $4 higher. Demand was good. Quality was average. The supply included 16% over 600 pounds with 46% heifers. Slaughter cows were selling $1 to $4 lower. Slaughter bulls were selling $4 lower. A total of 350 cows and bull sold with 61% going to packers.

Feeder steers: Medium and large frame 1, 15 head, 300 to 350 lbs., 192.00 to 201.00 (195.41); 350 to 400 lbs., 185.00 to 192.00 (187.88); 400 to 450 lbs., 172.00 to 185.00 (179.92); 450 to 500 lbs., 167.00 to 180.00 (173.23); 500 to 550 lbs., 154.00 to 167.00 (161.99); 550 to 600 lbs., 152.00 to 164.00 (158.77); 600 to 650 lbs., 143.00 to 156.00 (147.15); 18 head, 650 to 700 lbs., 142.00 to 150.00 (146.17); 5 head, 700 to 750 lbs., 140.00 to 143.00 (141.18). Medium and large frame 2, 5 head, 300 to 350 lbs., 132.00 to 172.00 (163.15); 5 head, 350 to 400 lbs., 175.00; 7 head, 400 to 450 lbs., 152.00 to 166.00 (159.74); 450 to 500 lbs., 131.00 to 164.00 (154.26); 5 head, 500 to 550 lbs., 147.00 to 150.00 (147.61); 10 head, 550 to 600 lbs., 129.00 to 146.00 (140.93). Feeder Holstein steers, large frame 3, 6 head, 350 to 400 lbs., 62.00.

Feeder bulls: Medium and large frame 1, 300 to 350 lbs., 151.00 to 205.00 (187.31); 16 head, 350 to 400 lbs., 167.00 to 188.00 (176.73); 400 to 450 lbs., 161.00 to 179.00 (168.81); 450 to 500 lbs., 140.00 to 176.00 (157.65); 500 to 550 lbs., 142.00 to 162.00 (152.57); 550 to 600 lbs., 120.00 to 161.00 (148.42); 600 to 650 lbs., 133.00 to 155.00 (144.48); 5 head, 650 to 700 lbs., 129.00 to 135.00 (132.62); 7 head, 700 to 750 lbs., 130.00 to 139.00 (134.37).

Feeder heifers: Medium and large frame 1, 300 to 350 lbs., 152.00 to 164.00 (157.81); 350 to 400 lbs., 145.00 to 158.00 (151.14); 400 to 450 lbs., 147.00 to 160.00 (154.08); 450 to 500 lbs., 144.00 to 157.00 (149.35); 500 to 550 lbs., 134.00 to 146.00 (141.11); 550 to 600 lbs., 136.00 to 145.00 (138.97); 600 to 650 lbs., 134.00 to 144.00 (139.60); 8 head, 650 to 700 lbs., 122.00 to 135.00 (125.78); 5 head, 700 to 750 lbs., 123.00 to 133.00 (130.40); 5 head, 750 to 800 lbs., 122.00 to 126.00 (123.19); 10 head, 800 to 850 lbs., 107.00 to 112.00 (108.48); 5 head, 900 to 950 lbs., 120.00 to 122.00 (120.81); 11 head, 950 to 1000 lbs., 92.00 to 102.00 (97.49). Medium and large frame 2, 18 head, 300 to 350 lbs., 129.00 to 151.00 (141.28); 13 head, 350 to 400 lbs., 129.00 to 144.00 (135.54); 12 head, 400 to 450 lbs., 120.00 to 146.00 (134.93); 13 head, 450 to 500 lbs., 132.00 to 143.00 (135.05); 16 head, 500 to 550 lbs., 121.00 to 133.00 (128.30); 9 head, 550 to 600 lbs., 126.00 to 132.00 (130.34); 5 head, 600 to 650 lbs., 119.00 to 122.00 (120.81).

Slaughter cows: Breakers, 43 head, 75 to 80% lean, 1200 to 1600 lbs., 51.00 to 54.00; high dressing, 55.00 to 58.00; low dressing, 46.00 to 50.00. Boners, 30 head, 80 to 85% lean, 1050 to 1500 lbs., 51.00 to 54.00; high dressing, 55.00 to 58.00; low dressing, 46.00 to 50.00. Lean, 66 head, 85 to 90% lean, 1000 to 1325 lbs., 53.00 to 56.00; high dressing, 57.00 to 60.00; low dressing, 48.00 to 52.00. Lights, 46 head, 85 to 90% lean, 750 to 950 lbs., 53.00 to 56.00; high dressing, 57.00 to 60.00; low dressing, 47.00 to 51.00.

Slaughter bulls: Yield grade 1 to 2, 28 head, 1300 to 2000 lbs., 72.00 to 75.00; high dressing, 76.00 to 79.00; low dressing, 67.00 to 71.00.

Replacement cows: All were pre-tested for pregnancy and age. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 1 to 4 years old, 875 to 1400 lbs., 4 to 6 months bred, average to high quality 1025.00 to 1325.00; 5 to 6 years old, 1000 lbs., 6 to 8 months bred, average quality 910.00; 5 to 6 years old, 1050 to 1475 lbs., 4 to 6 months bred, average quality 975.00 to 1175.00; 7 to 8 years old, 1325 to 1350 lbs., 4 to 6 months bred, average to high quality 910.00 to 1025.00; 9 to 10 years old, 1150 to 1275 lbs., 4 to 8 months bred, average quality 910.00 to 925.00.

Pairs: Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 5 to 6 years old, 925 to 1250 lbs., with 125- to 225-lb. calves, high quality 1175.00 to 1275.00; 7 to 8 years old, 1050 lbs., with 325-lb. calves, high quality 1060.00; 9 to 10 years old, 1000 to 1025 lbs., with 75- to 100-lb. calves, low to average quality 725.00 to 775.00.