Oklahoma Weekly Cattle Auction Summary
Archived Report
8/28/2021
Total Run: 22,648
Market Notes
Compared to last week: Feeder steers steady to 3.00 higher. Feeder heifers steady to 2.00 higher. Demand good for lighter numbers of feeder cattle. Steer and heifer calves steady to 5.00 higher. Steer calves under 400 lbs. sold up to 15.00 higher and heifer calves under 400 lbs were 7.00-8.00 higher. Demand very good for calves. Weather has turned hot and dry as is normal for late August and many areas could use some rain. Another week of hot dry weather is in the forecast. A cool front is expected to bring some moisture Labor Day Weekend, however that is far away and we will wait and see. Slaughter cows sold 2.00-4.00 lower. Slaughter bulls 1.00 lower. Packer demand light to moderate despite the lighter numbers.Supply included: 91% Feeder Cattle (54% Steers, 42% Heifers, 4% Bulls, 0% Dairy Heifers); 7% Slaughter Cattle (90% Cows, 10% Bulls); 1% Replacement Cattle (86% Bred Cows, 14% Cow-Calf Pairs). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 62%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 8/16/2021 Last Year Total Receipts: 22,648 26,847 28,873 Feeder Cattle: 20,673(91.3%) 24,016(89.5%) 26,542(91.9%) Slaughter Cattle: 1,670(7.4%) 2,350(8.8%) 1,641(5.7%) Replacement Cattle: 305(1.3%) 481(1.8%) 690(2.4%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 200 | 200 | 0.0000 | $500 |
| 300-400 | 171 | 210 | 227.5 | $734 |
| 400-500 | 161 | 180 | 212.5 | $811 |
| 500-600 | 147 | 165 | 179 | $910 |
| 600-700 | 148 | 164 | 177.5 | $1,067 |
| 700-800 | $-- |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 173 | 181 | 189 | $453 |
| 300-400 | 143 | 169 | 182 | $592 |
| 400-500 | 144 | 156 | 175 | $704 |
| 500-600 | 133 | 151 | 163 | $832 |
| 600-700 | 126 | 150 | 159.5 | $975 |
| 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 | $83 | $89 | $96 |