Oklahoma Weekly Cattle Auction Summary
Archived Report
5/15/2021
Total Run: 24,842
Market Notes
Compared to last week: Feeder steers and heifers sold 3.00-5.00 higher with improved demand. Steer and heifer calves unevenly steady. Demand moderate to good for calves. Some sale barns reporting an increased number of new crop calves. Weather has turned unseasonably cool and in the mid 50's to 60's where normal is near 80. That pattern is expected to change this week and storms chances are in the forecast for most everyday of the week.Supply included: 88% Feeder Cattle (52% Steers, 46% Heifers, 2% Bulls); 8% Slaughter Cattle (88% Cows, 12% Bulls); 4% Replacement Cattle (16% Stock Cows, 55% Bred Cows, 1% Bred Heifers, 28% Cow-Calf Pairs). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 76%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 5/3/2021 Last Year Total Receipts: 24,842 23,580 37,366 Feeder Cattle: 21,908(88.2%) 20,868(88.5%) 35,589(95.2%) Slaughter Cattle: 1,905(7.7%) 1,576(6.7%) 1,231(3.3%) Replacement Cattle: 1,029(4.1%) 1,136(4.8%) 546(1.5%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 180 | 186 | 200 | $466 |
| 300-400 | 168 | 182 | 216 | $636 |
| 400-500 | 158 | 178 | 190 | $800 |
| 500-600 | $-- | |||
| 600-700 | $-- | |||
| 700-800 | $-- |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 158 | 162 | 170 | $405 |
| 300-400 | 140 | 157 | 185 | $548 |
| 400-500 | $-- | |||
| 500-600 | $-- | |||
| 600-700 | $-- | |||
| 700-800 | $-- |
*Approx is the middle weight of the weight group multiplied by the mid point of the high and low for the group. It's meant as a quick method to see what cattle of that weight class are bringing per head.
Cows & Bulls
| Type | Min | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slaughter Bulls | $84 | $89 | $95 |