Tulsa livestock auction report
The Tulsa livestock auction, Tulsa, Oklahoma, reported receipts of 2,101 head selling on July 23, compared to 2,222 head a week ago and 1,417 head last year, according to the USDA-Oklahoma Department of Agriculture Market News Service, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Compared to a week ago, steers and heifers were selling mostly steady to $2 higher. Quality was mostly plain, few attractive. Demand was good. Receipts included 27% over 600 pounds, and 40% heifers. Slaughter cows and bulls were selling mostly steady. A total of 474 cows and bulls sold with 78% going to packers.
Feeder steers: Medium and large frame 1, 8 head, 300 to 333 lbs., 198.00 to 208.00 (202.34); 350 to 395 lbs., 186.00 to 196.00 (189.90); 401 to 440 lbs., 180.00 to 190.00 (185.77); 455 to 477 lbs., 170.00 to 180.00 (173.57); 500 to 542 lbs., 159.00 to 169.00 (164.22); 555 to 591 lbs., 158.50 to 168.50 (164.41); 600 to 643 lbs., 151.00 to 161.50 (155.02); 17 head, 653 to 695 lbs., 146.00 to 156.00 (152.18); 16 head, 703 to 748 lbs., 139.50 to 149.50 (145.02); 11 head, 760 to 787 lbs., 134.00 to 144.00 (141.03); 13 head, 800 to 844 lbs., 125.00 to 135.00 (129.07); 12 head, 870 to 890 lbs., 120.50 to 130.50 (125.52). Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 320 to 345 lbs., 187.00 to 197.00 (189.07); 355 to 395 lbs., 174.00 to 185.00 (179.36); 400 to 447 lbs., 169.00 to 179.00 (174.17); 457 to 498 lbs., 159.00 to 169.00 (164.22); 19 head, 505 to 540 lbs., 148.00 to 158.00 (150.87); 550 to 590 lbs., 146.00 to 157.00 (151.92); 625 to 644 lbs., 139.00 to 150.00 (145.89); 19 head, 663 to 695 lbs., 135.00 to 145.00 (139.12); 716 to 745 lbs., 128.00 to 138.00 (136.42). Medium and large frame 2, 405 to 448 lbs., 158.00 to 168.00 (163.53); 473 to 489 lbs., 148.50 to 158.00 (155.09); 505 to 535 lbs., 137.50 to 147.50 (143.89).
Feeder heifers: Medium and large frame 1, 307 to 335 lbs., 156.00 to 166.00 (159.57); 355 to 390 lbs., 150.00 to 160.00 (153.68); 403 to 449 lbs., 149.00 to 159.50 (152.89); 450 to 490 lbs., 146.00 to 156.00 (148.32); 500 to 549 lbs., 140.00 to 150.00 (144.85); 550 to 598 lbs., 139.00 to 149.00 (145.47); 605 to 639 lbs., 144.00 to 154.00 (146.77); 18 head, 650 to 675 lbs., 140.00 to 150.00 (145.01); 13 head, 710 to 745 lbs., 125.00 to 135.00 (128.67); 13 head, 765 to 788 lbs., 120.50 to 130.50 (126.01). Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 15 head, 325 to 344 lbs., 142.50 to 152.50 (147.67); 405 to 448 lbs., 137.00 to 148.00 (145.69); 455 to 485 lbs., 135.00 to 145.00 (141.73); 500 to 546 lbs., 129.00 to 139.00 (137.01); 550 to 590 lbs., 128.00 to 138.00 (133.47); 600 to 648 lbs., 133.00 to 143.00 (138.41); 20 head, 650 to 670 lbs., 129.50 to 139.50 (133.06).
Feeder bulls: Medium and large frame 1, 8 head, 310 to 330 lbs., 184.00 to 194.00 (186.06); 12 head, 355 to 390 lbs., 176.00 to 186.00 (180.52); 405 to 448 lbs., 168.00 to 178.00 (170.34); 455 to 498 lbs., 151.00 to 161.00 (156.54); 505 to 539 lbs., 146.00 to 156.00 (151.22); 19 head, 555 to 588 lbs., 135.00 to 145.00 (139.43); 600 to 648 lbs., 136.00 to 146.00 (141.96); 15 head, 655 to 685 lbs., 125.50 to 135.50 (130.33); 15 head, 713 to 745 lbs., 117.50 to 127.50 (122.28); 15 head, 765 to 780 lbs., 117.50 to 127.00 (120.93).
Slaughter cows: Breakers, 51 head, 75 to 80% lean, 1150 to 1550 lbs., 51.50 to 56.50; high dressing, 57.50 to 60.50; low dressing, 50.00 to 51.00. Boners, 104 head, 80 to 85% lean, 1000 to 1400 lbs., 52.00 to 57.00; high dressing, 58.00 to 64.00; low dressing, 48.00 to 51.50. Lean, 132 head, 85 to 90% lean, 1000 to 1375 lbs., 50.50 to 55.50; high dressing, 56.50 to 61.00; low dressing, 44.50 to 49.50. Light, 56 head, 80 to 90% lean, 750 to 1000 lbs., 49.00 to 54.00; low dressing, 43.50 to 48.50; very low, 34.00 to 39.00.
Slaughter bulls: Yield grade 1 to 2, 26 head, 1400 to 2200 lbs., 82.00 to 86.00; high dressing, 89.00 to 94.00; low dressing, 74.50 to 79.50; very low, 64.00 to 70.00.
Replacement cows: All were pre-tested for pregnancy and age. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 3 to 4 years old, 1125 to 1225 lbs., 2 to 6 months bred, average quality 675.00 to 775.00; 5 to 6 years old, 1300 to 1550 lbs., 4 to 6 months bred, average quality 810.00 to 1010.00; 7 to 8 years old, 1175 to 1275 lbs., 5 to 7 months bred, average black 585.00 to 775.00.
Pairs: Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 4 to 7 years old, 1000 to 1200 lbs., with 150- to 350-lb. calves, average quality 935.00 to 1275.00.