McAlester livestock market report

The McAlester Union Livestock Market, McAlester, Oklahoma, reported receipts of 1,350 head selling on July 24, compared to 1,550 head a week ago and 1,000 head last year, according to the USDA-Oklahoma Department of Agriculture Market News Service, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Compared to a week ago, steer calves were selling $7 to $9 higher. Heifer calves were selling $6 to $9 higher. Quality was attractive, few average. Demand was good. The supply included 26% over 600 pounds, with 51% heifers. Slaughter cows were selling steady to $2 lower. Slaughter bulls were selling $5 lower. Packer demand was moderate. Quality of replacement cows was mostly average. A total of 190 cows and bulls sold with 71% going to packer.

Feeder steers: Medium and large frame 1, 9 head, 300 to 350 lbs., 185.00 to 198.00 (192.63); 13 head, 350 to 400 lbs., 188.00 to 201.00 (195.73); 15 head, 400 to 450 lbs., 174.00 to 185.00 (178.80); 450 to 500 lbs., 154.00 to 167.00 (162.87); 5 head, 450 lbs., 177.00 fancy; 500 to 550 lbs., 151.00 to 164.00 (159.13); 550 to 600 lbs., 151.00 to 164.00 (156.74); 600 to 650 lbs., 146.00 to 159.00 (151.74); 650 to 700 lbs., 133.00 to 146.00 (143.75); 700 to 750 lbs., 136.00 to 144.00 (141.02); 5 head, 750 to 800 lbs., 133.00 to 141.00 (136.96); 7 head, 850 to 900 lbs., 125.00 to 139.00 (136.46). Medium and large frame 2, 4 head, 300 to 350 lbs., 153.00 to 171.00 (157.90); 13 head, 350 to 400 lbs., 160.00 to 173.00 (171.45); 10 head, 400 to 450 lbs., 143.00 to 167.00 (158.94); 14 head, 450 to 500 lbs., 140.00 to 152.00 (147.24); 8 head, 500 to 550 lbs., 137.00 to 149.00 (140.31); 16 head, 550 to 600 lbs., 125.00 to 148.00 (137.46); 5 head, 600 to 650 lbs., 136.00 to 144.00 (140.03); 5 head, 650 to 700 lbs., 129.00 to 132.00 (131.40).

Feeder bulls: Medium and large frame 1, 12 head, 300 to 350 lbs., 180.00 to 197.00 (186.17); 17 head, 350 to 400 lbs., 170.00 to 188.00 (177.38); 19 head, 400 to 450 lbs., 151.00 to 170.00 (161.02); 450 to 500 lbs., 149.00 to 164.00 (157.30); 12 head, 500 to 550 lbs., 143.00 to 158.00 (146.86); 16 head, 550 to 600 lbs., 138.00 to 149.00 (143.04); 14 head, 600 to 650 lbs., 132.00 to 144.00 (138.80); 7 head, 650 to 700 lbs., 129.00 to 139.00 (136.08); 8 head, 700 to 750 lbs., 128.00 to 135.00 (131.28); 5 head, 750 to 800 lbs., 123.00 to 130.00 (126.18).

Feeder heifers: Medium and large frame 1, 300 to 350 lbs., 156.00 to 166.00 (160.43); 350 to 400 lbs., 160.00 to 170.00 (164.67); 18 head, 400 to 450 lbs., 155.00 to 166.00 (157.66); 450 to 500 lbs., 148.00 to 161.00 (154.38); 500 to 550 lbs., 144.00 to 155.00 (150.00); 550 to 600 lbs., 142.00 to 155.00 (150.88); 600 to 650 lbs., 136.00 to 149.00 (143.53); 650 to 700 lbs., 134.00 to 140.00 (137.73); 16 head, 700 to 750 lbs., 129.00 to 136.00 (133.14); 13 head, 750 to 800 lbs., 132.00 to 133.00 (132.46); 5 head, 800 to 850 lbs., 121.00 to 123.00 (122.00). Medium and large frame 2, 10 head, 300 to 350 lbs., 137.00 to 151.00 (144.67); 14 head, 350 to 400 lbs., 132.00 to 155.00 (148.79); 12 head, 400 to 450 lbs., 131.00 to 150.00 (143.45); 8 head, 450 to 500 lbs., 112.00 to 145.00 (135.57); 6 head, 500 to 550 lbs., 128.00 to 138.00 (131.65); 8 head, 550 to 600 lbs., 126.00 to 140.00 (135.28).

Slaughter cows: Breakers, 13 head, 75 to 80% lean, 1200 to 1600 lbs., 54.00 to 57.00; high dressing, 58.00 to 61.00; low dressing, 49.00 to 53.00. Boners, 22 head, 80 to 85% lean, 1050 to 1500 lbs., 55.00 to 58.00; high dressing, 59.00 to 60.00; low dressing, 50.00 to 54.00. Lean, 50 head, 85 to 90% lean, 1000 to 1325 lbs., 52.00 to 55.00; high dressing, 56.00 to 59.00; low dressing, 47.00 to 51.00. Lights, 33 head, 85 to 90% lean, 750 to 950 lbs., 54.00 to 57.00; high dressing, 58.00 to 61.00; low dressing, 48.00 to 52.00.

Slaughter bulls: Yield grade 1 to 2, 18 head, 1300 to 2000 lbs., 79.00 to 82.00; high dressing, 83.00 to 86.00; low dressing, 74.00 to 78.00.

Replacement cows: All were pre-tested for pregnancy and age. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 1 to 4 years old, 1000 to 1125 lbs., 4 to 8 months bred, average quality 925.00 to 1035.00; 5 to 6 years old, 1025 to 1300 lbs., 6 to 8 months bred, average quality 835.00 to 900.00; 7 to 8 years old, 1050 to 1225 lbs., 4 to 8 months bred, average quality 750.00 to 800.00; 9 to 10 years old, 1500 lbs., 6 to 8 months bred, average quality 925.00.

Pairs: Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 1 to 4 years old, 850 lbs., 50-lb. calves, average quality 825.00; 5 to 6 years old, 825 to 1175 lbs., with 75- to 300-lb. calves, low to average quality 775.00 to 825.00; 7 to 8 years old, 1150 lbs., with 100-lb. calves, average quality 785.00; 9 to 10 years old, 950 lbs., with 200-lb. calves, low quality 900.00.