Southern Oklahoma feeder cattle auction results

Southern Oklahoma Livestock Auction, Ada, Oklahoma, reported receipts of 92 head of feeder cattle selling on March 19, compared to 1,238 head on March 12 and 2,269 head a year ago, according to the USDA-Oklahoma Department of Agriculture Market News, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Compared to the previous week, the steers and heifers were too lightly tested for an accurate trend; however, a lower undertone was noted. The demand was light. The supply included 100% feeder cattle with 52% steers, 41% were heifers and 7% were bulls. The feeder cattle supply weighing over 600 pounds was 10%.

Feeder steers: Medium and large frame 1, per hundredweight/actual weight, 2 head, 243 lbs., 177.50; 1 head, 290 lbs., 175.00 unweaned; 5 head, 300 to 332 lbs., 164.00 to 177.50 (166.54); 6 head, 363 to 395 lbs., 150.00 to 157.00 (154.14); 4 head, 435 to 438 lbs., 151.00 to 155.00 (154.01); 11 head, 473 to 493 lbs., 145.00 to 146.00 (145.37); 2 head, 570 to 585 lbs., 140.00; 5 head, 602 lbs., 110.00, Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 1 head, 325 lbs., 142.00; 3 head, 385 lbs., 135.00; 3 head, 432 lbs., 135.00; 1 head, 545 lbs., 130.00.

Feeder heifers: Medium and large frame 1, 2 head, 390 lbs., 162.00; 2 head, 430 to 445 lbs., 143.00 unweaned; 2 head, 620 to 640 lbs., 145.00 to 149.00 (146.97). Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 2 head, 265 lbs., 144.00 to 145.00 (144.50) unweaned; 1 head, 340 lbs., 149.00; 6 head, 353 to 355 lbs., 145.00 to 146.00 (145.17); 2 head, 448 lbs., 133.00; 10 head, 500 lbs., 125.00 to 129.00 (127.80); 1 head, 865 lbs., 89.00. Medium and large frame 2, 3 head, 360 to 390 lbs., 130.00 to 133.00 (132.05); 1 head, 440 lbs., 115.00; 2 head, 580 to 590 lbs., 107.00 to 108.00 (107.50); 1 head, 800 lbs., 74.00.

Feeder bulls: Medium and large frame 1, 4 head, 530 lbs., 143.00; 1 head, 585 lbs., 135.00. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 1 head, 545 lbs., 120.00.