Oklahoma Weekly Cattle Auction Summary
Archived Report
6/19/2021
Total Run: 35,419
Market Notes
Compared to last week: Feeder steers 3.00-6.00 higher. Feeder heifers sold 5.00-8.00 higher. Demand very good for feeder cattle as slaughter cattle prices moved higher and grain prices sold off cheaper. Steer and heifer calves under 500 lbs sold 3.00-7.00 lower; over 500 lbs steady to 2.00 higher. Demand moderate for calves but most auctions had light numbers. Weather has quickly turned hot and humid and this definitely having an effect on the calf market. This hot weather has also turned farmers attention back to farming. Wheat harvest in full swing and hay has been cut in many areas. Buying calves is the last thing on the minds of many at the current moment. Slaughter cows losing all of what they gained last week and sold 5.00-9.00 lower. Slaughter bulls sold 3.00 lower. Packer demand moderate.Supply included: 92% Feeder Cattle (53% Steers, 0% Dairy Steers, 44% Heifers, 3% Bulls); 6% Slaughter Cattle (92% Cows, 8% Bulls); 2% Replacement Cattle (4% Stock Cows, 69% Bred Cows, 1% Bred Heifers, 25% Cow-Calf Pairs). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 75%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 6/7/2021 Last Year Total Receipts: 35,419 37,502 35,490 Feeder Cattle: 32,579(92.0%) 34,051(90.8%) 33,052(93.1%) Slaughter Cattle: 2,187(6.2%) 2,572(6.9%) 1,916(5.4%) Replacement Cattle: 653(1.8%) 879(2.3%) 522(1.5%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 207.5 | 208 | 0.0000 | $519 |
| 300-400 | 172 | 187 | 203 | $654 |
| 400-500 | 142 | 169 | 187 | $759 |
| 500-600 | $-- | |||
| 600-700 | $-- | |||
| 700-800 | $-- |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 160 | 161 | 167 | $404 |
| 300-400 | 139 | 154 | 167 | $538 |
| 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 | $85 | $92 | $98 |