Tulsa livestock auction report

The Tulsa Feeder Cattle Auction, Tulsa, Oklahoma, reported receipts of 3,505 head selling on Nov. 5, compared to 4,836 head a week ago and 3,683 head last year, according to the USDA to Oklahoma Department of Agriculture Market News Service, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Compared to a week ago, steers were selling $3 to $5 higher, with instances of light weight steer calves selling $9 to $12 higher. Heifers were selling mostly steady with the exception of 500 pound heifers having a much higher undertone noted. Demand remains good. Quality was plain through attractive. The offering included 21% of the receipt totals were feeder cattle over 600 pounds while 35% of the total receipts were heifers. Slaughter cows and bulls were selling $5 lower. A total of 451 cows and bulls sold with 50% going to packers.

Feeder steers: Medium and large frame 1, 303 to 346 lbs., 200.00 to 210.00 (202.79); 355 to 395 lbs., 187.00 to 197.00 (189.05); 405 to 448 lbs., 181.00 to 191.00 (184.53); 454 to 493 lbs., 174.50 to 184.50 (179.09); 505 to 541 lbs., 164.50 to 174.50 (171.16); 551 to 593 lbs., 152.00 to 162.00 (157.48); 605 to 646 lbs., 150.00 to 160.00 (157.34); 651 to 680 lbs., 143.00 to 153.00 (147.64); 700 to 733 lbs., 130.50 to 140.50 (136.24); 10 head, 750 to 765 lbs., 122.00 to 132.00 (129.83); 15 head, 915 to 940 lbs., 131.00 to 141.00 (134.37); 16 head, 955 to 967 lbs., 125.50 to 135.75 (132.57). Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 309 to 340 lbs., 190.00 to 199.00 (194.73); 350 to 393 lbs., 173.00 to 183.00 (177.06); 400 to 448 lbs., 170.00 to 180.50 (176.20); 450 to 498 lbs., 163.00 to 174.00 (167.88); 505 to 544 lbs., 153.00 to 163.00 (159.35); 555 to 598 lbs., 141.50 to 151.50 (148.46); 604 to 640 lbs., 137.00 to 148.00 (143.79); 650 to 675 lbs., 132.00 to 142.00 (136.88). Medium and large frame 2, 300 to 345 lbs., 170.00 to 181.00 (177.02); 355 to 399 lbs., 162.00 to 172.00 (169.73); 405 to 447 lbs., 159.00 to 169.00 (165.52); 454 to 494 lbs., 152.00 to 162.00 (158.49); 500 to 548 lbs., 140.00 to 150.00 (145.77); 550 to 592 lbs., 130.00 to 140.00 (136.49); 655 to 690 lbs., 121.00 to 131.00 (126.78).

Feeder heifers: Medium and large frame 1, 320 to 329 lbs., 159.00 to 169.00 (164.30); 353 to 388 lbs., 150.00 to 160.00 (154.77); 407 to 447 lbs., 146.50 to 156.50 (150.95); 455 to 490 lbs., 145.00 to 155.00 (146.07); 18 head, 518 to 533 lbs., 146.00 to 156.00 (148.72); 550 to 595 lbs., 131.00 to 141.00 (132.62); 600 to 631 lbs., 130.00 to 140.00 (134.66); 650 to 693 lbs., 123.50 to 133.50 (128.64); 714 to 733 lbs., 130.50 to 140.50 (134.91). Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 300 to 348 lbs., 145.00 to 155.00 (150.35); 355 to 398 lbs., 136.00 to 147.50 (142.62); 400 to 445 lbs., 135.00 to 145.00 (140.10); 450 to 493 lbs., 134.00 to 144.00 (140.94); 505 to 547 lbs., 134.00 to 144.00 (137.80); 551 to 599 lbs., 120.00 to 130.50 (126.50); 603 to 645 lbs., 119.50 to 129.50 (125.52). Medium and large frame 2, 328 to 344 lbs., 134.00 to 144.00 (138.20); 400 to 448 lbs., 124.00 to 134.00 (130.03); 500 to 545 lbs., 122.50 to 132.50 (128.96).

Feeder bulls: Medium and large frame 1, 10 head, 320 to 335 lbs., 165.00 to 175.00 (168.89); 355 to 398 lbs., 155.00 to 165.00 (161.25); 400 to 448 lbs., 170.00 to 180.00 (176.33); 472 to 497 lbs., 150.00 to 160.00 (153.35); 508 to 544 lbs., 150.00 to 160.00 (152.65); 9 head, 590 to 598 lbs., 141.00 to 151.00 (145.48); 603 to 633 lbs., 127.00 to 137.00 (132.45); 654 to 686 lbs., 119.50 to 129.00 (124.06); 20 head, 705 to 745 lbs., 119.00 to 129.00 (124.13); 11 head, 750 to 754 lbs., 115.00 to 125.00 (121.36). Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 415 to 447 lbs., 158.00 to 168.00 (162.29); 455 to 495 lbs., 139.50 to 149.50 (142.46); 501 to 545 lbs., 135.00 to 146.00 (140.03); 560 to 595 lbs., 130.00 to 140.50 (134.92).

Slaughter cows: Breakers, 22 head, 75 to 80% lean, 1150 to 1550 lbs., 44.50 to 49.00; low dressing, 38.00 to 43.00. Boners, 19 head, 80 to 85% lean, 1000 to 1400 lbs., 42.00 to 47.00; low dressing, 35.00 to 41.00. Lean, 104 head, 85 to 90% lean, 1000 to 1375 lbs., 43.00 to 48.00; low dressing, 36.00 to 42.00. Light, 50 head, 80 to 90% lean, 750 to 1000 lbs., 35.00 to 40.00; low dressing, 29.00 to 34.00; very low, 20.00 to 25.00.

Slaughter bulls: Yield grade 1 to 2, 30 head, 1400 to 2200 lbs., 74.00 to 79.00; low dressing, 68.00 to 73.00; very low, 60.00 to 65.00.

Replacement cows: All were pre-tested for pregnancy and age. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 2 to 4 years old, 1050 to 1290 lbs., 2 to 7 months old, average quality 935.00 to 1175.00; 5 to 6 years old, 1160 to 1495 lbs., 3 to 7 months old, average quality 975.00 to 1150.00; 7 to 8 years old, 1075 to 1300 lbs., 5 months old, average quality 775.00 to 925.00.

Pairs: Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 5 to 7 years old, 1000 to 1200 lbs., with 100- to 225-lb. calves, average quality 725.00 to 1060.00.