Tulsa Livestock Auction report

The Tulsa Livestock Auction, Tulsa, Oklahoma, reported receipts of 3,149 head selling on Dec. 17, compared to 1,670 head a week ago and 2,240 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 $4 to $6 higher. Feeder steers were selling $7 to $9 higher. Heifer calves were selling $2 to $5 higher. Feeder heifers were selling $8 to $10 higher. Quality was good, several attractive. Demand was good. The offering included 39% of the receipt totals are feeder cattle over 600 pounds while 54% of the total receipts are heifers. Slaughter cows were selling $5 to $8 higher. Slaughter bulls were selling $7 higher. A total of 270 cows and bulls sold with 45% going to packers. The Tulsa Livestock Auction will be closed for the holidays. The next sale will be Jan. 7, 2019.

Feeder steers: Medium and large frame 1, 300 to 340 lbs., 181.00 to 192.00 (184.69); 20 head, 356 to 392 lbs., 183.00 to 193.00 (187.06); 405 to 439 lbs., 177.00 to 187.00 (182.56); 465 to 492 lbs., 176.00 to 186.00 (182.04); 500 to 545 lbs., 165.50 to 174.50 (168.25); 555 to 592 lbs., 148.50 to 158.00 (154.47); 603 to 643 lbs., 139.50 to 149.75 (145.78); 652 to 688 lbs., 135.50 to 145.50 (140.00); 710 to 745 lbs., 132.50 to 142.25 (140.50); 759 to 795 lbs., 130.50 to 140.50 (139.96); 805 to 839 lbs., 128.00 to 138.00 (137.07); 855 to 888 lbs., 127.50 to 137.00 (134.58). Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 300 to 340 lbs., 170.00 to 180.00 (175.51); 356 to 393 lbs., 172.50 to 182.50 (177.59); 400 to 449 lbs., 166.00 to 176.00 (174.06); 450 to 495 lbs., 165.00 to 175.00 (169.19); 501 to 545 lbs., 155.00 to 165.00 (158.00); 555 to 595 lbs., 136.00 to 147.00 (143.57); 605 to 645 lbs., 128.00 to 139.00 (134.92); 658 to 695 lbs., 123.00 to 133.00 (130.68); 725 to 745 lbs., 120.00 to 130.00 (125.26) Medium and large frame 2, 504 to 541 lbs., 144.00 to 154.00 (149.63); 555 to 586 lbs., 125.00 to 135.00 (130.22).

Feeder heifers: Medium and large frame 1, 303 to 336 lbs., 164.00 to 174.00 (169.21); 350 to 398 lbs., 150.00 to 160.00 (152.40); 404 to 448 lbs., 150.50 to 160.50 (155.95); 450 to 498 lbs., 151.00 to 161.00 (155.45); 503 to 545 lbs., 140.00 to 150.00 (146.65); 550 to 595 lbs., 134.00 to 144.00 (138.19); 600 to 638 lbs., 131.00 to 141.25 (139.59); 655 to 685 lbs., 124.00 to 134.00 (131.87); 700 to 748 lbs., 125.00 to 135.25 (132.04); 755 to 790 lbs., 118.50 to 128.00 (123.00); 802 to 830 lbs., 123.50 to 133.00 (132.57); 19 head, 855 to 869 lbs., 117.00 to 128.00 (124.29). Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 300 to 345 lbs., 152.00 to 162.00 (158.52); 355 to 388 lbs., 139.00 to 149.00 (144.73); 400 to 446 lbs., 138.50 to 149.00 (144.96); 450 to 499 lbs., 140.00 to 150.00 (145.71); 500 to 543 lbs., 128.00 to 139.00 (134.11); 553 to 590 lbs., 123.00 to 133.00 (129.46); 600 to 649 lbs., 120.50 to 130.50 (127.19); 650 to 695 lbs., 113.00 to 123.00 (118.23). Medium and large frame 2, 455 to 499 lbs., 129.50 to 139.00 (134.42); 519 to 535 lbs., 117.50 to 127.00 (121.98); 567 to 582 lbs., 112.50 to 122.50 (116.55).

Feeder bulls: Medium and large frame 1, 13 head, 300 to 348 lbs., 170.00 to 181.00 (177.54); 358 to 383 lbs., 171.00 to 184.00 (177.45); 17 head, 400 to 445 lbs., 153.00 to 163.00 (158.24); 450 to 497 lbs., 154.50 to 164.50 (160.98); 500 to 545 lbs., 154.00 to 165.50 (162.71); 554 to 599 lbs., 135.00 to 145.00 (139.80); 600 to 637 lbs., 125.00 to 135.00 (130.34).

Slaughter cows: Breakers, 21 head, 75 to 80% lean, 1150 to 1550 lbs., 53.00 to 59.00; high dressing, 60.00 to 65.50; low dressing, 47.50 to 52.50. Boners, 19 head, 80 to 85% lean, 1000 to 1400 lbs., 45.00 to 50.00; high dressing, 52.50 to 57.00; low dressing, 39.00 to 44.00. Lean, 39 head, 85 to 90% 1000 to 1375 lbs., 42.50 to 47.50; high dressing, 48.00 to 53.00; low dressing, 36.00 to 41.00. Light, 22 head, 80 to 90% lean, 750 to 1000 lbs., 40.00 to 45.00; low dressing, 34.00 to 39.00; very low, 27.00 to 32.00.

Slaughter bulls: Yield grade 1 to 2, 21 head, 1400 to 2200 lbs., 78.00 to 83.00; high dressing, 84.00 to 89.00; low dressing, 72.00 to 77.00; very low, 65.00 to 70.00.

Replacement cows: All were pre-tested for pregnancy and age. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 1 to 4 years old, 1125 to 1425 lbs., 5 to 7 months bred, average quality 600.00 to 825.00; 5 to 6 years old, 1000 to 1100 lbs., 3 to 7 months bred, average quality 850.00 to 1125.00; 7 to 8 years old, 1225 to 1575 lbs., 4 to 7 months bred, average quality 800.00 to 1075.00.