McAlester livestock auction report

The McAlester Union Livestock Auction, McAlester, Oklahoma, reported receipts of 2,250 head selling Nov. 28, compared to 3,100 head Nov. 14 and 2,400 head last year, according to the USDA-Oklahoma Department of Agriculture Market News, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Compared to the Nov. 14 sale, steer calves under 500 pounds were selling $4 to $7 higher, over 500 pounds were selling $1 to $5 lower. Heifer calves under 500 pounds were selling $5 to $7 lower, over 500 pounds were selling $1 to $4 higher. Quality was average but improved with time, with good quality calves coming in late in the auction. Demand was good. The supply included 19% over 600 pounds with 45% heifers. Slaughter cows were selling steady to $2 lower. Slaughter bulls were selling $5 higher. A total of 445 cows and bulls sold with 48% going to packers.

Feeder steers: Medium and large frame 1, 8 head, 300 to 350 lbs., 189.00 to 201.00 (193.89); 350 to 400 lbs., 181.00 to 191.00 (186.11); 400 to 450 lbs., 177.00 to 190.00 (184.62); 5 head, 400 to 450 lbs., 207.00 value added; 450 to 500 lbs., 176.00 to 190.00 (180.35); 14 head, 450 to 500 lbs., 195.00 to 198.00 (196.79) value added; 500 to 550 lbs., 157.00 to 171.00 (164.15); 550 to 600 lbs., 150.00 to 163.00 (156.13); 600 to 650 lbs., 141.00 to 152.00 (145.79); 650 to 700 lbs., 136.00 to 147.00 (143.50); 18 head, 700 to 750 lbs., 130.00 to 143.00 (137.21); 11 head, 750 to 800 lbs., 135.00 to 140.00 (138.17); 800 to 850 lbs., 131.00 to 138.00 (133.21). Medium and large frame 2, 18 head, 300 to 350 lbs., 174.00 to 180.00 (177.52); 6 head, 350 to 400 lbs., 139.00 to 162.00 (150.53); 12 head, 400 to 450 lbs., 131.00 to 166.00 (153.25); 450 to 500 lbs., 150.00 to 173.00 (162.68); 20 head, 500 to 550 lbs., 127.00 to 155.00 (144.22); 550 to 600 lbs., 127.00 to 149.00 (136.45); 5 head, 600 to 650 lbs., 129.00 to 139.00 (135.26).

Feeder heifers: Medium and large frame 1, 300 to 350 lbs., 152.00 to 164.00 (157.82); 350 to 400 lbs., 148.00 to 161.00 (150.12); 400 to 450 lbs., 142.00 to 155.00 (145.30); 450 to 500 lbs., 140.00 to 153.00 (145.25); 500 to 550 lbs., 130.00 to 143.00 (137.58); 550 to 600 lbs., 128.00 to 137.00 (132.87); 600 to 650 lbs., 129.00 to 137.00 (133.84); 650 to 700 lbs., 127.00 to 140.00 (136.16); 12 head, 700 to 750 lbs., 129.00 to 137.00 (133.83); 5 head, 750 to 800 lbs., 125.00 to 136.00 (133.27); 8 head, 800 to 850 lbs., 129.00 to 136.00 (134.34). Medium and large frame 2, 10 head, 300 to 350 lbs., 121.00 to 145.00 (132.00); 350 to 400 lbs., 120.00 to 145.00 (133.89); 400 to 450 lbs., 111.00 to 139.00 (130.89); 450 to 500 lbs., 112.00 to 139.00 (131.37); 13 head, 500 to 550 lbs., 101.00 to 121.00 (115.23); 12 head, 550 to 600 lbs., 101.00 to 132.00 (120.47); 16 head, 600 to 650 lbs., 102.00 to 128.00 (118.52); 5 head, 650 to 700 lbs., 111.00 to 124.00 (116.21).

Feeder bulls: Medium and large frame 1, 18 head, 300 to 350 lbs., 176.00 to 203.00 (189.77); 350 to 400 lbs., 132.00 to 185.00 (167.64); 400 to 450 lbs., 148.00 to 185.00 (170.02); 450 to 500 lbs., 140.00 to 182.00 (159.31); 500 to 550 lbs., 131.00 to 167.00 (152.29); 550 to 600 lbs., 124.00 to 156.00 (147.39); 16 head, 600 to 650 lbs., 130.00 to 148.00 (135.73); 6 head, 650 to 700 lbs., 133.00 to 140.00 (136.52); 8 head, 700 to 750 lbs., 121.00 to 137.00 (126.63); 11 head, 750 to 800 lbs., 126.00 to 130.00 (129.16). Slaughter cows: Breakers, 48 head, 75 to 80% lean, 1200 to 1950 lbs., 41.00 to 44.00; high dressing, 45.00 to 48.00; low dressing, 36.00 to 40.00. Boners, 38 head, 80 to 85% lean, 1050 to 1500 lbs., 41.00 to 44.00; high dressing, 45.00 to 48.00; low dressing, 36.00 to 40.00. Lean, 49 head, 85 to 90% lean, 1000 to 1325 lbs., 40.00 to 43.00; high dressing, 44.00 to 47.00; low dressing, 35.00 to 39.00. Lights, 50 head, 85 to 90% lean, 750 to 950 lbs., 39.00 to 42.00; high dressing, 43.00 to 46.00; low dressing, 34.00 to 38.00.

Slaughter bulls: Yield grade 1 to 2, 28 head, 1300 to 2000 lbs., 62.00 to 65.00; high dressing, 66.00 to 69.00; low dressing, 57.00 to 61.00.

Replacement cows: All were pre-tested for pregnancy and age. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 1 to 4 years old, 1125 lbs., 6 to 8 months bred, high quality 1150.00; 1 to 4 years old, 875 to 1225 lbs., 4 to 8 months bred, average to high quality 660.00 to 1225.00; 5 to 6 years old, 975 to 1350 lbs., 6 to 8 months bred, average quality 950.00 to 1100.00; 5 to 6 years old, 1175 to 1375 lbs., 4 to 6 months bred, average to low quality 885.00 to 1010.00; 7 to 8 years old, 1200 lbs., 6 to 8 months bred, average quality 860.00; 7 to 8 years old, 1175 lbs., 4 to 8 months bred, average quality 825.00; 9 to 10+ years old, 1500 to 1575 lbs., 4 to 6 months bred, average quality 760.00 to 810.00.

Pairs: Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 1 to 4 years old, 875 lbs., with 300-lb. calves, average quality 975.00; 5 to 6 years old, 950 to 1175 lbs., with 250- to 425-lb. calves, average quality 875.00 to 1025.00; 7 to 8 years old, 1200 to 1425 lbs., with 75- to 350-lb. calves, average quality 810.00 to 1075.00; 9 to 10+ years old, 1050 to 1200 lbs., with 50- to 375-lb. calves, average quality 780.00 to 860.00.