Southern Oklahoma feeder cattle auction results

Southern Oklahoma Livestock Auction, Ada, Oklahoma, reported receipts of 2,128 head of feeder cattle selling on March 3, compared to 1,618 head on Feb. 24 and 1,436 head a year ago, according to the USDA-Oklahoma Department of Agriculture Market News, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Compared to the previous week, the steers were selling $2 to $6 higher. The heifer calves were selling $6 to $10 higher and the feeder heifers were steady to $2 higher. The quality was good through attractive. The demand was good to very good for all classes. The supply included 100% feeder cattle with 43% steers, 46% was heifers and 11% was bulls. The feeder cattle supply weighing over 600 pounds was 23%.