McAlester Union livestock auction report
The McAlester Union Livestock Auction, McAlester, Oklahoma, reported receipts of 2,500 head selling on Dec. 4, compared to 3,030 head a week ago and 1,550 head last year, according to the USDA-Oklahoma Department of Agriculture Market News, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Compared to a week ago, steer calves under 550 pounds were selling $1 to $2 higher, over 550 pounds were selling $2 to $4 lower. Heifer calves were selling $2 to $3 lower. There were large groups of attractive calves to single calves plain or average. Demand was good. The supply included 35% over 600 pounds with 50% heifers. Compared to a week ago, slaughter bulls were selling $4 lower. Slaughter cows were selling $3 to $4 lower. A total of 365 cows and bulls sold with 46% going to packers.
Feeder steers: Medium and large frame 1, 300 to 350 lbs., 188.00 to 202.00 (195.08); 14 head, 350 to 400 lbs., 181.00 to 194.00 (186.58); 400 to 450 lbs., 175.00 to 188.00 (180.03); 450 to 500 lbs., 155.00 to 168.00 (160.59); 500 to 550 lbs., 157.00 to 169.00 (162.16); 550 to 600 lbs., 140.00 to 153.00 (143.07); 4 head, 550 to 600 lbs., 161.00 fancy; 600 to 650 lbs., 128.00 to 141.00 (135.82); 12 head, 650 to 700 lbs., 125.00 to 132.00 (128.91); 700 to 750 lbs., 118.00 to 132.00 (127.12); 6 head, 750 to 800 lbs., 130.00 to 134.00 (133.36). Medium and large frame 2, 18 head, 300 to 350 lbs., 130.00 to 178.00 (162.09); 9 head, 350 to 400 lbs., 141.00 to 174.00 (156.44); 400 to 450 lbs., 142.00 to 169.00 (158.77); 450 to 500 lbs., 138.00 to 153.00 (146.50); 500 to 550 lbs., 125.00 to 156.00 (143.13); 550 to 600 lbs., 118.00 to 139.00 (134.09); 600 to 650 lbs., 115.00 to 126.00 (122.79); 5 head, 650 to 700 lbs., 115.00 to 123.00 (116.58); 5 head, 750 to 800 lbs., 105.00 to 125.00 (112.80).
Feeder heifers: Medium and large frame 1, 300 to 350 lbs., 156.00 to 167.00 (160.88); 350 to 400 lbs., 149.00 to 162.00 (154.10); 400 to 450 lbs., 143.00 to 156.00 (147.17); 450 to 500 lbs., 131.00 to 142.00 (136.13); 500 to 550 lbs., 128.00 to 141.00 (136.61); 550 to 600 lbs., 127.00 to 140.00 (134.17); 600 to 650 lbs., 129.00 to 141.00 (134.79); 10 head, 650 to 700 lbs., 120.00 to 131.00 (124.97); 6 head, 700 to 750 lbs., 105.00 to 115.00 (109.07); 5 head, 750 to 800 lbs., 115.00; 5 head, 800 to 850 lbs., 110.00 to 112.00 (110.81). Medium and large frame 2, 300 to 350 lbs., 135.00 to 149.00 (142.25); 350 to 400 lbs., 107.00 to 147.00 (134.40); 400 to 450 lbs., 111.00 to 142.00 (132.12); 450 to 500 lbs., 109.00 to 131.00 (121.72); 500 to 550 lbs., 102.00 to 127.00 (120.88); 550 to 600 lbs., 101.00 to 126.00 (117.67); 600 to 650 lbs., 106.00 to 128.00 (116.76); 19 head, 650 to 700 lbs., 100.00 to 117.00 (110.84).
Feeder bulls: Medium and large frame 1, 16 head, 300 to 350 lbs., 152.00 to 181.00 (167.73); 350 to 400 lbs., 131.00 to 187.00 (167.17); 400 to 450 lbs., 146.00 to 168.00 (156.11); 450 to 500 lbs., 135.00 to 159.00 (148.03); 500 to 550 lbs., 130.00 to 160.00 (141.88); 550 to 600 lbs., 117.00 to 145.00 (130.44); 18 head, 600 to 650 lbs., 120.00 to 128.00 (125.26); 5 head, 650 to 700 lbs., 118.00 to 123.00 (120.58); 5 head, 800 to 850 lbs., 101.00 to 105.00 (103.37).
Slaughter cows: Breakers, 33 head, 75 to 80% lean, 1200 to 1950 lbs., 38.00 to 41.00; high dressing, 42.00 to 45.00; low dressing, 33.00 to 37.00. Boners, 39 head, 80 to 85% lean, 1050 to 1500 lbs., 38.00 to 41.00; high dressing, 42.00 to 45.00; low dressing, 33.00 to 37.00. Lean, 63 head, 85 to 90% lean, 1000 to 1325 lbs., 36.00 to 39.00; high dressing, 40.00 to 43.00; low dressing, 31.00 to 35.00. Lights, 15 head, 85 to 90% lean, 750 to 950 lbs., 31.00 to 34.00; high dressing, 35.00 to 38.00; low dressing, 26.00 to 30.00.
Slaughter bulls: Yield grade 1 to 2, 19 head, 1300 to 2000 lbs., 57.00 to 60.00; high dressing, 61.00 to 64.00; low dressing, 51.00 to 55.00.
Replacement cows: All were pre-tested for pregnancy and age. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 1 to 4 years old, 875 to 1250 lbs., 6 to 8 months bred, average quality 700.00 to 950.00; 1 to 4 years old, 850 to 925 lbs., 4 to 8 months bred, average quality 750.00 to 875.00; 5 to 6 years old, 1175 lbs., 6 to 8 months bred, average quality 650.00; 5 to 6 years old, 1025 to 1275 lbs., 4 to 8 months bred, average quality 710.00 to 900.00; 7 to 8 years old, 1100 lbs., 4 to 8 months bred, average quality 825.00; 9 to 10+ years old, 975 to 1375 lbs., 6 to 8 months bred, average quality 650.00 to 735.00; 9 to 10+ years old, 1175 lbs., 4 to 6 months bred, average quality 675.00.
Pairs: Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 1 to 4 years old, 950 to 1650 lbs., with 175- to 275-lb. calves, average to low quality 770.00 to 910.00; 5 to 6 years old, 1200 lbs., with 100-lb. calves, average quality 900.00; 7 to 8 years old, 1125 to 1275 lbs., with 125- to 200-lb. calves, average quality 800.00 to 900.00; 9 to 10+ years old, 925 to 1400 lbs., with 125- to 300-lb. calves, average to high quality 850.00 to 925.00.
