McAlester feeder cattle sale results

McAlester Union Livestock Auction, McAlester, Oklahoma, reported receipts of 1,350 head selling a week ago, 1,650 head trading March 9 and 500 head selling a year ago, according to USDA-Oklahoma Department of Agriculture Market News, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Compared to a week ago, steer calves under 500 pounds were selling $3 lower, over 500 pounds were trading $1 to $5 higher. Heifer calves under 450 pounds were selling steady to $4 lower, over 450 pounds were trading $1 to $5 higher. Demand was good. Quality was average through attractive. Supply included: 86% feeder cattle (38% steers, 44% heifers, 18% bulls). Feeder cattle supply over 600 pounds was 19%.