McAlester Union Livestock Auction report

The McAlester Union Livestock Auction, McAlester, Oklahoma, reported receipts of 2,200 head selling on Nov. 13, compared to 1,600 head a week ago and 3,100 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 $1 to $4 higher. Heifer calves under 500 pounds were selling $1 to $5 lower, over 500 pounds were selling $6 to $9 higher. Demand was good. Quality was attractive with a large number of pre-conditioned calves. The supply included 25% over 600 pounds with 47% heifers. Slaughter cows were selling $1 to $2 lower, except Breaker cows that were selling $2 higher. Slaughter bulls were selling $1 lower. Packer demand continues light to moderate. A total of 225 cows and bulls sold with 57% going to packers. The Union livestock will be closed next week for the holiday.

Feeder steers: Medium and large frame 1, 16 head, 300 to 350 lbs., 162.00 to 171.00 (166.32); 18 head, 350 to 400 lbs., 167.00 to 180.00 (175.92); 400 to 450 lbs., 162.00 to 175.00 (165.56); 450 to 500 lbs., 159.00 to 172.00 (167.48); 9 head, 450 to 500 lbs., 178.00 fancy; 500 to 550 lbs., 155.00 to 168.00 (165.15); 550 to 600 lbs., 151.00 to 164.00 (157.97); 600 to 650 lbs., 137.00 to 150.00 (145.86); 650 to 700 lbs., 129.00 to 140.00 (136.66); 700 to 750 lbs., 124.00 to 134.00 (128.36); 15 head, 750 to 800 lbs., 123.00 to 126.00 (123.87); 5 head, 800 to 850 lbs., 121.00 to 130.00 (124.46). Medium and large frame 2, 5 head, 300 to 350 lbs., 151.00 to 161.00 (155.36); 16 head, 350 to 400 lbs., 120.00 to 162.00 (139.93); 13 head, 400 to 450 lbs., 137.00 to 161.00 (149.88); 14 head, 450 to 500 lbs., 131.00 to 153.00 (143.83); 19 head, 500 to 550 lbs., 120.00 to 147.00 (139.06); 550 to 600 lbs., 127.00 to 150.00 (142.56); 8 head, 600 to 650 lbs., 130.00 to 134.00 (131.49); 5 head, 650 to 700 lbs., 121.00 to 124.00 (122.01); 5 head, 700 to 750 lbs., 110.00 to 116.00 (114.42).

Feeder bulls: Medium and large frame 1, 5 head, 300 to 350 lbs., 135.00 to 163.00 (154.98); 16 head, 350 to 400 lbs., 157.00 to 187.00 (165.85); 15 head, 400 to 450 lbs., 132.00 to 161.00 (142.78); 450 to 500 lbs., 134.00 to 161.00 (142.64); 500 to 550 lbs., 130.00 to 146.00 (135.92); 14 head, 550 to 600 lbs., 131.00 to 150.00 (137.04); 600 to 650 lbs., 112.00 to 135.00 (126.93); 10 head, 650 to 700 lbs., 109.00 to 122.00 (114.90); 6 head, 700 to 750 lbs., 109.00 to 121.00 (115.12).

Feeder heifers: Medium and large frame 1, 300 to 350 lbs., 151.00 to 164.00 (153.38); 350 to 400 lbs., 151.00 to 164.00 (155.12); 400 to 450 lbs., 137.00 to 150.00 (142.10); 450 to 500 lbs., 136.00 to 148.00 (144.29); 500 to 550 lbs., 131.00 to 144.00 (136.49); 550 to 600 lbs., 127.00 to 140.00 (133.78); 600 to 650 lbs., 125.00 to 139.00 (133.03); 650 to 700 lbs., 110.00 to 123.00 (115.43); 15 head, 700 to 750 lbs., 101.00 to 112.00 (104.59); 18 head, 750 to 800 lbs., 105.00 to 118.00 (106.37); 5 head, 800 to 850 lbs., 115.00 to 116.00 (115.60). Medium and large frame 2, 14 head, 300 to 350 lbs., 131.00 to 150.00 (143.75); 350 to 400 lbs., 101.00 to 149.00 (131.64); 400 to 450 lbs., 105.00 to 132.00 (119.10); 450 to 500 lbs., 108.00 to 133.00 (129.03); 500 to 550 lbs., 101.00 to 127.00 (115.84); 550 to 600 lbs., 110.00 to 126.00 (118.75); 600 to 650 lbs., 101.00 to 121.00 (114.14).

Slaughter cows: Breakers, 26 head, 75 to 80% lean, 1200 to 1600 lbs., 41.00 to 44.00; high dressing, 45.00 to 48.00; low dressing, 36.00 to 40.00. Boners, 31 head, 80 to 85% lean, 1050 to 1500 lbs., 41.00 to 44.00; high dressing, 45.00 to 48.00; low dressing, 36.00 to 40.00. Lean, 35 head, 85 to 90% lean, 1000 to 1325 lbs., 42.00 to 45.00; high dressing, 46.00 to 49.00; low dressing, 36.00 to 40.00. Lights, 25 head, 85 to 90% lean, 750 to 950 lbs., 40.00 to 43.00; high dressing, 44.00 to 47.00; low dressing, 35.00 to 39.00.

Slaughter bulls: Yield grade 1 to 2, 11 head, 1300 to 2000 lbs., 57.00 to 60.00; high dressing, 61.00 to 64.00; low dressing, 52.00 to 56.00.

Replacement cows: All were pre-tested for pregnancy and age. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 1 to 4 years old, 800 to 1250 lbs., 4 to 8 months bred, high quality 1100.00 to 1225.00; 1 to 4 years old, 800 to 1250 lbs., 4 to 8 months bred, average quality 650.00 to 1050.00; 5 to 6 years old, 1000 to 1400 lbs., 6 to 8 months bred, average quality 925.00 to 1200.00; 5 to 6 years old, 925 to 1100 lbs., 4 to 6 months bred, average quality 810.00 to 885.00; 7 to 8 years old, 1250 to 1475 lbs., 4 to 8 months bred, average quality 850.00 to 1300.00; 9 to 10+ years old, 1250 to 1400 lbs., 4 to 6 months bred, average quality 775.00 to 925.00.

Pairs: Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 1 to 4 years old, 900 lbs., with 325-lb. calves, average quality 1095.00; 5 to 6 years old, 1100 to 1150 lbs., with 100- to 400-lb. calves, average to high quality 835.00 to 1250.00; 7 to 8 years old, 1425 lbs., with 200-lb. calves, average quality 935.00; 9 to 10+ years old, 1200 to 1275 lbs., with 125-lb. to 250-lb. calves, average quality 850.00 to 975.00.