McAlester livestock auction report
The McAlester Union Livestock Market, McAlester, Oklahoma, reported receipts of 950 head selling on May 8, compared to 2,300 head a week ago and 1,700 head last year, according to the USDA-Oklahoma Department of Agriculture Market News, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Compared to a week ago, steer calves under 600 pounds were selling $3 to $6 lower, over 600 pounds were selling $2 to $3 higher. Heifer calves under 500 pounds were selling $3 to $4 lower, over 500 pounds were selling $4 to $8 higher. Quality was plain through average. Demand was moderate. The supply included 18% over 600 pounds with 44% heifers. Slaughter cows were selling $1 to $2 higher, except for breakers that were selling $1 lower. A total of 175 cows and bulls sold with 61% going to packers.
Feeder steers: Medium and large frame 1, 12 head, 300 to 350 lbs., 188.00 to 197.00 (194.27); 350 to 400 lbs., 177.00 to 190.00 (180.90); 400 to 450 lbs., 170.00 to 183.00 (177.61); 450 to 500 lbs., 162.00 to 176.00 (168.54); 500 to 550 lbs., 155.00 to 168.00 (161.20); 550 to 600 lbs., 151.00 to 163.00 (156.93); 600 to 650 lbs., 146.00 to 153.00 (147.66); 17 head, 650 to 700 lbs., 138.00 to 147.00 (145.83); 5 head, 700 to 750 lbs., 137.00 to 140.00 (138.01). Medium and large frame 2, 5 head, 300 to 350 lbs., 135.00 to 179.00 (160.26); 5 head, 350 to 400 lbs., 164.00 to 167.00 (166.39); 5 head, 400 to 450 lbs., 145.00 to 168.00 (154.31); 5 head, 450 to 500 lbs., 152.00 to 159.00 (156.04); 7 head, 500 to 550 lbs., 146.00 to 149.00 (146.85); 5 head, 550 to 600 lbs., 147.00 to 149.00 (148.18).
Feeder bulls: Medium and large frame 1, 300 to 350 lbs., 167.00 to 188.00 (178.39); 18 head, 350 to 400 lbs., 151.00 to 183.00 (174.89); 18 head, 400 to 450 lbs., 132.00 to 179.00 (163.47); 450 to 500 lbs., 142.00 to 172.00 (157.06); 500 to 550 lbs., 132.00 to 163.00 (154.51); 14 head, 550 to 600 lbs., 140.00 to 156.00 (146.54); 12 head, 600 to 650 lbs., 136.00 to 150.00 (143.12); 8 head, 650 to 700 lbs., 140.00 to 146.00 (143.00); 5 head, 700 to 750 lbs., 128.00 to 141.00 (133.95); 6 head, 750 to 800 lbs., 117.00 to 124.00 (119.66).
Feeder heifers: Medium and large frame 1, 300 to 350 lbs., 153.00 to 170.00 (163.97); 350 to 400 lbs., 151.00 to 162.00 (158.70); 400 to 450 lbs., 147.00 to 160.00 (157.08); 450 to 500 lbs., 145.00 to 157.00 (151.80); 500 to 550 lbs., 141.00 to 156.00 (150.85); 550 to 600 lbs., 141.00 to 152.00 (146.79); 17 head, 600 to 650 lbs., 136.00 to 145.00 (141.71); 18 head, 650 to 700 lbs., 129.00 to 140.00 (135.63); 9 head, 700 to 750 lbs., 118.00 to 132.00 (122.95); 6 head, 750 to 800 lbs., 106.00 to 115.00 (111.47). Medium and large frame 2, 5 head, 300 to 350 lbs., 138.00 to 142.00 (139.40); 5 head, 350 to 400 lbs., 132.00 to 135.00 (134.01); 6 head, 400 to 450 lbs., 129.00 to 146.00 (139.94); 9 head, 450 to 500 lbs., 121.00 to 141.00 (131.02); 5 head, 500 to 550 lbs., 135.00 to 139.00 (137.20); 5 head, 550 to 600 lbs., 107.00 to 138.00 (123.72); 5 head, 650 to 700 lbs., 119.00 to 126.00 (122.79).
Slaughter cows: Breakers, 21 head, 75 to 80% lean, 1200 to 1700 lbs., 53.00 to 56.00; high dressing, 57.00 to 60.00; low dressing, 48.00 to 52.00. Boners, 17 head, 80 to 85% lean, 1050 to 1500 lbs., 56.00 to 59.00; high dressing, 60.00 to 63.00; low dressing, 51.00 to 55.00. Lean, 20 head, 85 to 90% 1000 to 1325 lbs., 55.00 to 58.00; high dressing, 59.00 to 62.00; low dressing, 50.00 to 54.00. Lights, 28 head, 85 to 90% lean, 750 to 950 lbs., 50.00 to 53.00; high dressing, 54.00 to 57.00; low dressing, 45.00 to 49.00.
Slaughter bulls: Yield grade 1 to 2, 20 head, 1300 to 2000 lbs., 77.00 to 80.00; high dressing, 81.00 to 84.00; low dressing, 72.00 to 76.00.
Replacement cows: All were pre-tested for pregnancy and age. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 1 to 4 years old, 800 to 1150 lbs., 4 to 6 months bred, average quality 860.00 to 1225.00; 1 to 4 years old, 750 to 900 lbs., 6 to 8 months bred, average quality 785.00 to 975.00; 5 to 6 years old, 1000 to 1525 lbs., 4 to 6 months bred, average to high quality 1025.00 to 1160.00; 5 to 6 years old, 900 to 1400 lbs., 6 to 8 months bred, low to average quality 725.00 to 980.00; 7 to 8 years old, 1450 lbs., 6 to 8 months bred, average quality 1200.00; 7 to 8 years old, 950 to 1375 lbs., 4 to 6 months bred, average quality 900.00 to 1175.00; 9 to 10+ years old, 1050 to 1325 lbs., 6 to 8 months bred, average quality 900.00 to 1085.00.
Pairs: Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 1 to 4 years old, 800 to 900 lbs., with 200- to 300-lb. calves, average to high quality 1425.00 to 1500.00; 5 to 6 years old, 900 to 1325 lbs., with 100- to 225-lb. calves, average to high quality 1380.00 to 1600.00; 7 to 8 years old, 1200 lbs., with 75-lb. calves, average quality 910.00.