Tulsa livestock auction report

The Tulsa feeder cattle weighted average report, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, reported receipts of 660 head selling on April 2, compared to 1,722 head a week ago and 1,740 head last year, according to the USDA-Oklahoma Department of Agriculture Market News Service, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Compared to a week ago, there were too few steers and heifers to establish a trend. However, a lower undertone was noted. Quality was plain, demand light. Receipts include 13% over 600 pounds and 48% heifers. Slaughter cows were selling $2 lower, in a light test. Slaughter bulls were selling $1 lower, also in a light test. A total of 154 cows and bulls sold with 51% going to packers.

Feeder steers: Medium and large frame 1, 6 head, 303 to 348 lbs., 170.00 to 180.00 (172.74); 10 head, 361 to 380 lbs., 167.00 to 177.00 (175.95); 11 head, 425 to 444 lbs., 150.00 to 160.00 (152.75); 11 head, 450 to 475 lbs., 160.00 to 170.00 (166.84); 5 head, 500 to 549 lbs., 143.00 to 153.00 (149.33); 18 head, 560 to 599 lbs., 144.00 to 154.00 (148.16); 6 head, 607 to 625 lbs., 135.00 to 145.00 (142.06); 3 head, 660 to 670 lbs., 125.00 to 135.00 (131.63). Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 12 head, 300 to 344 lbs., 159.00 to 169.00 (164.33); 357 to 395 lbs., 156.00 to 166.00 (160.08); 8 head, 435 to 445 lbs., 139.00 to 149.00 (142.52); 17 head, 452 to 495 lbs., 149.00 to 159.00 (153.95); 11 head, 505 to 544 lbs., 132.00 to 142.00 (137.26); 19 head, 575 to 588 lbs., 133.00 to 143.00 (136.26); 16 head, 610 to 630 lbs., 124.00 to 134.00 (127.60).

Feeder heifers: Medium and large frame 1, 15 head, 310 to 338 lbs., 149.00 to 159.00 (155.91); 9 head, 352 to 395 lbs., 156.00 to 167.00 (158.63); 400 to 448 lbs., 144.50 to 154.50 (149.52); 16 head, 455 to 493 lbs., 136.00 to 146.00 (141.58); 500 to 525 lbs., 131.50 to 141.50 (134.07); 14 head, 551 to 577 lbs., 132.00 to 142.00 (135.96); 8 head, 625 to 644 lbs., 116.00 to 126.00 (120.23); 11 head, 677 to 695 lbs., 113.00 to 123.00 (119.13). Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 12 head, 310 to 333 lbs., 138.00 to 148.00 (142.70); 360 to 390 lbs., 143.00 to 153.00 (149.34); 11 head, 405 to 414 lbs., 133.00 to 143.00 (138.61); 453 to 495 lbs., 125.00 to 135.00 (129.57); 520 to 544 lbs., 120.00 to 130.00 (126.26); 13 head, 555 to 588 lbs., 120.00 to 131.00 (127.11).

Feeder Bulls: Medium and large frame 1, 10 head, 340 lbs., 168.00 to 178.00 (175.00); 9 head, 367 to 395 lbs., 156.00 to 166.00 (162.60); 11 head, 455 to 480 lbs., 149.00 to 159.00 (154.05); 5 head, 500 to 540 lbs., 137.00 to 147.50 (141.01); 3 head, 565 to 580 lbs., 135.00 to 145.00 (141.61); 8 head, 610 to 645 lbs., 125.00 to 136.00 (132.72); 11 head, 675 to 693 lbs., 119.00 to 129.00 (124.85).

Slaughter cows: Breakers, 16 head, 75 to 80% lean, 1150 to 1550 lbs., 63.00 to 66.00; high dressing, 71.00 to 72.00; low dressing, 56.00 to 61.00. Boners, 14 head, 80 to 85% lean, 1000 to 1400 lbs., 59.00 to 64.00; high dressing, 66.00 to 71.50; low dressing, 55.00 to 56.50. Lean, 18 head, 85 to 90% lean, 1000 to 1375 lbs., 60.00 to 65.00; high dressing, 68.00 to 72.00; low dressing, 53.00 to 59.00. Light, 16 head, 80 to 90% lean, 750 to 1000 lbs., 55.00 to 60.00; high dressing, 62.00 to 65.00; low dressing, 46.00; very low 34.00.

Slaughter bulls: Yield grade 1 to 2, 15 head, 1400 to 2200 lbs., 83.00 to 88.00; high dressing, 89.00 to 93.00; low dressing, 73.00 to 78.00; very low 44.00.

Replacement cows: All were pre-tested for pregnancy and age. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 2 to 4 years old, 1025 to 1050 lbs., 5 to 8 months bred, average quality 800.00 to 1050.00; 6 years old, 1250 to 1675 lbs., 6 months bred, average quality 935.00 to 985.00; 7 to 8 years old, 1250 to 1550 lbs., 4 to 7 months bred, average quality 800.00 to 975.00.