Tulsa livestock auction report
The Tulsa Feeder Cattle Auction, Tulsa, Oklahoma, reported receipts of 2,317 head selling on May 14, compared to 2,393 head a week ago and 2,959 last year, according to the USDA-Oklahoma Department of Agriculture Market News Service, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Compared to a week ago, steers were selling $5 lower. Heifers were selling $6 to $8 lower. Demand was moderate. Quality was average. Receipts included 15% over 600 pounds and 38% heifers. Slaughter cows were selling $2 to $5 lower. Slaughter bulls were selling steady. A total of 321 cows and bulls sold with 48% going to packers.
Feeder steers: Medium and large frame 1, 17 head, 310 to 340 lbs., 190.00 to 197.00 (194.69); 355 to 388 lbs., 181.00 to 191.00 (187.59); 405 to 440 lbs., 176.00 to 186.00 (183.07); 18 head, 455 to 485 lbs., 170.00 to 180.00 (176.46); 500 to 549 lbs., 156.00 to 167.00 (161.18); 561 to 598 lbs., 159.00 to 169.00 (161.62); 610 to 643 lbs., 146.00 to 156.00 (149.74); 14 head, 655 to 675 lbs., 141.00 to 150.50 (148.06); 710 to 735 lbs., 134.50 to 144.50 (142.59); 18 head, 755 to 775 lbs., 131.00 to 141.00 (134.41). Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 310 to 348 lbs., 179.00 to 189.00 (183.82); 350 to 388 lbs., 170.00 to 180.00 (176.15); 405 to 448 lbs., 165.00 to 175.00 (171.00); 452 to 491 lbs., 159.00 to 169.00 (162.33); 501 to 545 lbs., 145.00 to 155.50 (152.22); 553 to 599 lbs., 148.00 to 158.00 (150.00); 615 to 645 lbs., 135.00 to 145.00 (141.82). Medium and large frame 2, 405 to 444 lbs., 154.50 to 164.00 (162.26); 470 to 490 lbs., 148.00 to 158.00 (153.27).
Feeder bulls: Medium and large frame 1, 20 head, 305 to 348 lbs., 167.00 to 177.00 (172.93); 15 head, 365 to 377 lbs., 180.00 to 190.00 (183.36); 10 head, 408 to 444 lbs., 170.00 to 181.00 (176.04); 450 to 480 lbs., 160.00 to 170.00 (163.11); 505 to 540 lbs., 145.50 to 155.50 (150.40); 555 to 598 lbs., 136.00 to 146.00 (142.62); 607 to 645 lbs., 130.00 to 140.00 (136.36); 13 head, 655 to 679 lbs., 139.00 to 149.00 (141.57). Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 400 to 439 lbs., 159.00 to 169.00 (163.36); 450 to 495 lbs., 149.00 to 159.00 (154.41); 525 to 547 lbs., 134.00 to 144.00 (139.37).
Feeder heifers: Medium and large frame 1, 12 head, 300 to 344 lbs., 167.00 to 177.50 (172.41); 11 head, 350 to 399 lbs., 162.50 to 172.50 (164.17); 404 to 435 lbs., 147.00 to 158.50 (150.01); 14 head, 455 to 480 lbs., 151.50 to 161.50 (159.27); 504 to 545 lbs., 136.00 to 146.00 (141.75); 555 to 590 lbs., 134.00 to 144.00 (138.12); 600 to 645 lbs., 125.50 to 135.00 (131.71); 655 to 698 lbs., 120.00 to 130.00 (126.74). Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 315 to 336 lbs., 156.00 to 166.00 (160.60); 356 to 395 lbs., 151.00 to 161.00 (153.20); 405 to 447 lbs., 135.00 to 146.00 (142.70); 450 to 497 lbs., 139.00 to 149.00 (142.28); 515 to 548 lbs., 125.00 to 135.00 (130.10); 555 to 595 lbs., 123.00 to 133.00 (130.81); 20 head, 608 to 643 lbs., 114.50 to 124.00 (116.40). Medium and large frame 2, 450 to 496 lbs., 128.50 to 138.50 (134.25).
Slaughter cows: Breakers, 33 head, 75 to 80% lean, 1150 to 1550 lbs., 60.00 to 61.50; high dressing, 68.00 to 69.00; low dressing, 54.00 to 59.00. Boners, 18 head, 80 to 85% lean, 1000 to 1400 lbs., 59.00 to 64.00; low dressing, 53.00 to 58.00. Lean, 38 head, 85 to 90% lean, 1000 to 1375 lbs., 55.00 to 60.00; low dressing, 49.00 to 54.00. Light, 38 head, 80 to 90% lean, 750 to 1000 lbs., 54.00 to 59.00; low dressing, 46.00 to 51.50; very low, 39.00 to 44.00.
Slaughter bulls: Yield grade 1 to 2, 28 head, 1400 to 2200 lbs., 82.00 to 86.00; high dressing, 88.00 to 92.50; low dressing, 74.00 to 79.00; very low, 65.00 to 70.00.
Replacement cows: All were pre-tested for pregnancy and age. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 2 to 4 years old, 1025 to 1200 lbs., 1 to 8 months bred, average quality 1000.00 to 1175.00; 5 to 6 years old, 1175 to 1325 lbs., 4 to 7 months bred, average quality 885.00 to 1175.00; 7 to 8 years old, 1350 to 1600 lbs., 4 to 6 months bred, average quality 800.00 to 975.00.
Pairs: Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 5 to 6 years old, 1000 to 1125 lbs., with 100- to 225-lb. calves, average quality 950.00 to 1150.00.