Ada feeder cattle sale results

Southern Oklahoma Livestock Auction, Ada, Oklahoma, reported receipts of 1,264 head selling a week ago, 1,369 head trading June 23 and 851 head selling a year ago, according to USDA-Oklahoma Department of Agriculture Market News, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Compared to a week ago, steers were selling $3 to $7 higher, with some instances trading up to $10 to $12 higher. Feeder heifers were selling mostly steady to $1 higher, heifer calves under 400 pounds were trading $6 to $8 higher, on a light test. Quality was good. Demand was good. Heavy rains and cooler temperatures moved across the trade area. Supply included: 100% feeder cattle (36% steers, 47% heifers, 17% bulls). Feeder cattle supply over 600 pounds was 38%.