McAlester livestock auction report

The McAlester Union Livestock Auction, McAlester, Oklahoma, reported receipts of 3,025 head Oct. 2, compared to 1,850 head a week ago and 2,100 head last year, according to the USDA-Oklahoma Department of Agriculture Market News Service, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Compared to a week ago, steer calves under 600 pounds were selling steady, over 600 pounds were trading $3 to $6 higher. Demand was very good. Quality was average through mostly attractive. Heifer calves under 400 pounds were selling $8 to $9 higher, over 400 pounds were selling $2 to $3 higher. The supply included 20% over 600 pounds with 44% heifers. Slaughter cows were selling $1 to $3 higher. Slaughter bulls were selling $1 lower. A total of 350 cows and bulls sold with 50% going to packers.

Feeder steers: Medium and large frame 1, 300 to 350 lbs., 196.00 to 210.00 (203.55); 18 head, 350 to 400 lbs., 181.00 to 194.00 (186.49); 400 to 450 lbs., 172.00 to 185.00 (180.05); 450 to 500 lbs., 159.00 to 172.00 (163.01); 500 to 550 lbs., 151.00 to 164.00 (158.39); 550 to 600 lbs., 147.00 to 159.00 (153.86); 2 head, 550 to 600 lbs., 168.00 fancy; 600 to 650 lbs., 142.00 to 154.00 (150.08); 20 head, 650 to 700 lbs., 146.00 to 150.00 (146.56); 700 to 750 lbs., 142.00 to 154.00 (148.83); 13 head, 750 to 800 lbs., 137.00 to 150.00 (146.73); 9 head, 800 to 850 lbs., 133.00 to 146.00 (139.38); 5 head, 850 to 900 lbs., 132.00 to 136.00 (134.81). Medium and large frame 2, 11 head, 300 to 350 lbs., 162.00 to 190.00 (170.28); 9 head, 350 to 400 lbs., 131.00 to 166.00 (157.05); 400 to 450 lbs., 131.00 to 167.00 (157.23); 450 to 500 lbs., 142.00 to 158.00 (152.12); 13 head, 500 to 550 lbs., 131.00 to 147.00 (140.74); 5 head, 600 to 650 lbs., 131.00 to 138.00 (134.16); 6 head, 650 to 700 lbs., 134.00 to 145.00 (137.13); 5 head, 750 to 800 lbs., 130.00 to 133.00 (132.39).

Feeder bulls: Medium and large frame 1, 16 head, 300 to 350 lbs., 171.00 to 200.00 (187.50); 350 to 400 lbs., 174.00 to 195.00 (182.97); 400 to 450 lbs., 152.00 to 178.00 (167.39); 450 to 500 lbs., 136.00 to 172.00 (153.41); 500 to 550 lbs., 137.00 to 165.00 (145.19); 550 to 600 lbs., 127.00 to 152.00 (146.08); 600 to 650 lbs., 126.00 to 150.00 (140.91); 13 head, 650 to 700 lbs., 110.00 to 136.00 (132.05); 9 head, 700 to 750 lbs., 117.00 to 138.00 (129.14).

Feeder heifers: Medium and large frame 1, 300 to 350 lbs., 157.00 to 170.00 (165.10); 350 to 400 lbs., 154.00 to 167.00 (159.75); 400 to 450 lbs., 147.00 to 163.00 (153.37); 450 to 500 lbs., 141.00 to 153.00 (147.72); 500 to 550 lbs., 135.00 to 148.00 (143.24); 550 to 600 lbs., 132.00 to 145.00 (139.16); 600 to 650 lbs., 132.00 to 144.00 (136.86); 12 head, 650 to 700 lbs., 135.00 to 143.00 (139.84); 16 head, 700 to 750 lbs., 127.00 to 132.00 (130.70); 10 head, 750 to 800 lbs., 120.00 to 128.00 (125.29); 6 head, 800 to 850 lbs., 118.00 to 121.00 (119.48); 5 head, 850 to 900 lbs., 123.00; 6 head, 900 to 950 lbs., 114.00. Medium and large frame 2, 17 head, 300 to 350 lbs., 121.00 to 154.00 (141.96); 350 to 400 lbs., 130.00 to 153.00 (139.61); 400 to 450 lbs., 131.00 to 145.00 (137.83); 13 head, 450 to 500 lbs., 122.00 to 140.00 (133.91); 15 head, 500 to 550 lbs., 119.00 to 134.00 (127.94); 8 head, 550 to 600 lbs., 105.00 to 127.00 (122.12); 6 head, 600 to 650 lbs., 110.00 to 130.00 (126.10); 7 head, 650 to 700 lbs., 117.00 to 133.00 (125.06).

Slaughter cows: Breakers, 32 head, 75 to 80% lean, 1200 to 1600 lbs., 53.00 to 56.00; high dressing, 57.00 to 60.00; low dressing, 48.00 to 53.00. Boners, 44 head, 80 to 85% lean, 1050 to 1500 lbs., 52.00 to 55.00; high dressing, 56.00 to 59.00; low dressing, 47.00 to 51.00. Lean, 40 head, 85 to 90% lean, 1000 to 1325 lbs., 56.00 to 59.00; high dressing, 60.00 to 63.00; low dressing, 51.00 to 55.00. Lights, 35 head, 85 to 90% lean, 750 to 950 lbs., 55.00 to 58.00; high dressing, 59.00 to 62.00; low dressing, 50.00 to 54.00.

Slaughter bulls: Yield grade 1 to 2, 24 head, 1300 to 2000 lbs., 71.00 to 74.00; high dressing, 75.00 to 78.00; low dressing, 66.00 to 70.00.

Replacement cows: All were pre-tested for pregnancy and age. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 1 to 4 years old, 800 to 1250 lbs., 4 to 6 months bred, average quality 775.00 to 925.00; 5 to 6 years old, 1025 to 1550 lbs., 4 to 6 months bred, average quality 810.00 to 1050.00; 7 to 8 years old, 1200 to 1550 lbs., 4 to 6 months bred, average quality 825.00 to 910.00.

Pairs: Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 1 to 4 years old, 700 lbs., with 225-lb. calves, low quality 720.00; 7 to 8 years old, 1050 to 1100 lbs., with 125- to 150-lb. calves, average quality 825.00 to 1125.00.