Tulsa Livestock Auction report

The Tulsa Livestock Auction, Tulsa, Oklahoma, reported receipts of 1,044 head selling on Feb. 26, compared to 1,978 head a week ago and 1,908 head last year, according to the USDA-Oklahoma Department of Agriculture Market News Service, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Compared to a week ago, steers were selling $3 to $5 higher in a light test. Heifers were selling mostly steady to $2 higher, also in a light test. Demand was good. Quality was mostly plain, few attractive. Receipts include 14% over 600 pounds and 52% heifers. Slaughter cows were selling $6 higher in a light test. Slaughter bulls were selling $2 to $4 higher, also in a light test. A total of 100 cows and bulls sold with 59% going to packers.

Feeder steers: Medium and large frame 1, 14 head, 305 to 330 lbs., 209.00 to 219.00 (210.30); 350 to 395 lbs., 204.00 to 214.00 (211.95); 400 to 433 lbs., 205.00 to 215.00 (212.31); 12 head, 450 to 493 lbs., 194.50 to 204.00 (198.22); 15 head, 515 to 535 lbs., 187.00 to 197.50 (192.08); 12 head, 550 to 565 lbs., 171.50 to 181.50 (175.31); 11 head, 608 to 630 lbs., 154.00 to 164.00 (158.56); 10 head, 655 to 665 lbs., 147.00 to 157.00 (153.98). Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 13 head, 300 to 340 lbs., 198.00 to 208.00 (203.36); 350 to 385 lbs., 193.00 to 203.00 (198.28); 400 to 445 lbs., 194.00 to 204.00 (200.60); 450 to 495 lbs., 183.00 to 193.00 (187.74); 502 to 535 lbs., 176.00 to 186.00 (180.92); 12 head, 560 to 588 lbs., 161.00 to 171.00 (167.22); 7 head, 615 to 625 lbs., 141.50 to 151.50 (145.83).

Feeder bulls: Medium and large frame 1, 14 head, 450 to 490 lbs., 181.00 to 191.50 (185.54); 11 head, 500 to 518 lbs., 170.00 to 180.00 (174.35); 18 head, 550 to 595 lbs., 160.00 to 170.00 (164.00); 14 head, 610 to 644 lbs., 143.00 to 153.00 (149.35); 13 head, 670 to 675 lbs., 132.00 to 142.00 (138.07). Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 510 to 530 lbs., 159.50 to 169.50 (161.94); 17 head, 580 to 590 lbs., 149.00 to 159.00 (155.47).

Feeder heifers: Medium and large frame 1, 310 to 344 lbs., 165.00 to 175.00 (168.18); 355 to 390 lbs., 164.00 to 174.00 (168.53); 14 head, 400 to 445 lbs., 168.00 to 178.00 (170.18); 450 to 490 lbs., 157.50 to 167.50 (165.20); 500 to 539 lbs., 155.00 to 166.00 (159.86); 550 to 590 lbs., 153.50 to 163.50 (156.57); 16 head, 600 to 643 lbs., 143.00 to 154.00 (148.31); 15 head, 655 to 695 lbs., 133.00 to 143.00 (139.11); 11 head, 708 to 740 lbs., 124.00 to 135.00 (131.49); 11 head, 755 to 780 lbs., 123.00 to 133.00 (128.05). Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 355 to 397 lbs., 153.00 to 163.00 (158.93); 400 to 449 lbs., 157.50 to 167.50 (164.36); 460 to 498 lbs., 147.00 to 157.00 (153.47); 18 head, 512 to 545 lbs., 144.00 to 154.00 (147.87); 563 to 580 lbs., 138.00 to 149.00 (146.00); 14 head, 600 to 634 lbs., 132.00 to 142.00 (137.19).

Slaughter cows: Breakers, 11 head, 75 to 80% 1150 to 1550 lbs., 68.00 to 68.50; high dressing, 72.00 to 76.50; low dressing, 64.00 to 65.50. Boners, 9 head, 80 to 85% lean, 1000 to 1400 lbs., 66.00 to 68.50; high dressing, 72.50 to 75.00. Lean, 15 head, 85 to 90% lean, 1000 to 1375 lbs., 65.00 to 71.00; high dressing, 80.00; low dressing, 59.00 to 64.00. Light, 12 head, 80 to 90% lean, 750 to 1000 lbs., 58.00 to 64.00; high dressing 71.00; low dressing, 52.00 to 55.50; very low, 40.00.

Slaughter bulls: Yield grade 1 to 2, 12 head, 1400 to 2200 lbs., 93.00 to 99.00; high dressing, 102.00 to 108.00; low dressing, 89.50; very low, 74.00 to 80.00.

Replacement cows: All were pre-tested for pregnancy and age. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 5 years old, 1400 lbs., 6 months bred, average black 1200.00; 7 years old, 1075 lbs., 7 months bred, average black 925.00.

Pairs: Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 2 to 5 years old, 1000 to 1300 lbs., with 150- to 200-lb. calves, average black 1350.00 to 1450.00.