Ada livestock auction report
The Southern Oklahoma Livestock Auction, Ada, Oklahoma, reported estimated receipts of 1,200 head selling on Aug. 8, compared to 2,693 head a week ago and 1,733 head last year, according to the USDA-Oklahoma Department of Agriculture Market News Service, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Compared to a week ago, steer and heifer calves were selling steady to $2 higher, there was no test on yearlings. Demand was good for the lighter than expected run. Much needed rainfall reduced receipts this week. Overall quality was mostly average. Heifers made up 37% and cattle over 600 pounds 27% of the supply.
Feeder steers: Medium and large frame 1, 8 head, 270 to 298 lbs., 217.00 to 222.00 (219.11); 13 head, 320 to 348 lbs., 196.00 to 209.00 (200.50); 17 head, 310 to 325 lbs., 213.00 to 224.00 (220.03) thin fleshed; 403 to 444 lbs., 178.00 to 187.00 (183.57); 5 head, 435 to 448 lbs., 175.00 to 176.00 (175.41) fleshy; 6 head, 403 lbs., 189.00 thin fleshed; 450 to 478 lbs., 169.00 to 178.00 (169.59); 500 to 542 lbs., 155.00 to 165.00 (159.42); 550 to 590 lbs., 154.00 to 163.00 (157.11); 7 head, 599 lbs., 150.00 fleshy; 6 head, 646 lbs., 140.00 fleshy calves; 5 head, 690 lbs., 145.00 calves; 5 head, 718 lbs., 154.00; 12 head, 706 to 744 lbs., 140.00 to 148.00 (144.64) calves. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 5 head, 394 lbs., 186.00; 20 head, 402 to 448 lbs., 163.00 to 174.00 (168.81); 4 head, 478 to 498 lbs., 134.00 to 166.00 (149.67); 6 head, 528 lbs., 155.00; 7 head, 630 to 646 lbs., 143.00 to 145.00 (144.44) calves; 4 head, 670 to 696 lbs., 131.00 to 142.00 (136.40) calves; 9 head, 701 to 705 lbs, 138.00 to 139.00 (138.33) calves. Medium and large frame 2, 4 head, 348 lbs., 164.00; 4 head, 365 to 390 lbs., 177.00 to 179.00 (177.48); 4 head, 400 to 438 lbs., 163.00 to 175.00 (168.73); 11 head, 453 to 475 lbs., 150.00 to 159.00 (154.37); 4 head, 533 lbs., 140.00; 19 head, 598 to 599 lbs., 140.00; 4 head, 631 lbs., 141.00 calves.
Feeder bulls: Medium and large frame 1, 12 head, 474 to 483 lbs., 157.00 to 159.00 (157.99); 510 to 542 lbs., 146.00 to 154.00 (150.54); 12 head, 605 to 635 lbs., 130.00 to 150.00 (132.65); 6 head, 657 to 660 lbs., 131.00 to 136.00 (135.16). Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 5 head, 333 lbs., 155.00; 7 head, 550 lbs., 140.00; 7 head, 673 to 678 lbs., 125.00 to 131.00 (126.72). Medium and large frame 2, 7 head, 485 to 498 lbs., 140.00 to 150.50 (145.95); 6 head, 595 lbs., 136.00; 12 head, 714 to 717 lbs., 125.00 to 132.00 (129.66); 7 head, 784 lbs., 124.00.
Feeder heifers: Medium and large frame 1, 3 head, 262 lbs., 160.00; 3 head, 305 lbs., 164.00; 6 head, 362 to 390 lbs., 155.00 to 158.00 (156.56); 19 head, 406 to 443 lbs., 150.00 to 158.00 (154.54); 7 head, 468 to 475 lbs., 144.00 to 146.00 (145.00); 18 head, 501 to 543 lbs., 133.00 to 138.00 (136.45) fleshy; 4 head, 562 lbs., 146.00; 11 head, 555 to 597 lbs., 131.00 to 134.00 (131.26) fleshy; 1 head, 550 lbs., 131.00 full; 9 head, 625 lbs., 132.50 calves; 12 head, 603 lbs., 131.00 fleshy calves; 4 head, 705 lbs., 127.00 calves; 11 head, 900 lbs., 105.00 fleshy; 6 head, 971 lbs., 106.00 fleshy. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 4 head, 428 to 430 lbs., 146.00 to 149.00 (147.50); 6 head, 493 lbs., 140.00; 13 head, 519 to 548 lbs., 132.00 to 134.00 (133.17); 564 to 569 lbs., 133.00 to 135.00 (133.66); 6 head, 689 lbs., 135.00; 15 head, 677 to 685 lbs., 122.00 to 126.00 (125.46) calves. Medium and large frame 2, 7 head, 415 to 440 lbs., 140.00 to 147.00 (144.50); 8 head, 465 to 495 lbs., 122.50 to 138.00 (126.91); 18 head, 503 to 531 lbs., 129.00 to 138.00 (133.07); 12 head, 553 to 596 lbs., 125.00 to 129.00 (127.28); 4 head, 648 lbs., 127.00; 9 head, 709 to 748 lbs., 120.00. Medium and large frame 3, 8 head, 513 to 520 lbs., 120.00 to 121.00 (120.50).