McAlester feeder cattle sale results

McAlester Union Livestock Auction, McAlester, Oklahoma, reported receipts of 1,650 head selling a week ago, 900 head trading March 23 and 1,090 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 $1 higher, over 500 pounds were trading $4 to $6 higher. Heifer calves were selling $6 to $11 higher. Demand was good for all classes. Quality was average through attractive. Supply included: 83% feeder cattle (39% steers, 44% heifers, 16% bulls). Feeder cattle supply over 600 pounds was 18%.